Getting away from regular work or school is a good opportunity to reevaluate your lifestyle, or at least address some part of it that bothers you. The work wil

Getting away from regular work or school is a good opportunity to reevaluate your lifestyle, or at least address some part of it that bothers you. The work will be waiting for you when you get back. If you're in an area with active tech gatherings you can show for those and keep up your connections. Nobody worth your time would hassle you over a short break that produces some noteworthy portfolio items(like open source work or a degree).