[icecap12]

I second the notion of a minimum 2 week vacation. Over the years I’ve found that 7 days is simply not enough to slip out of the work mindset. I noticed that after 8-10 days I was more relaxed, and after 14 I had basically all but forgotten work. As others have mentioned, if it continues after that, you might need to consider other options.

[quickthrower2]

I have often done 6 weeks gaps between jobs. No travelling and not much coding. I am very lucky to have done this, and with CFS it has been helpful to do so. I currently work 3 days. I say this to say “it is ok to do so” and “it is ok to ask for it”. I acknowledge financial responsibility would make it hard for many people though. Might be worth living somewhere cheaper for though? Health health health rather than location location location.

[BizarroLand]

If a 1 week vacation is like spring cleaning the house, 2 weeks is like cleaning the house and painting the living room.

Same building, same room, just fresher.