I did. I took almost a year off. It cost me about $35k in 2005 USD. I was really burnt out. But I'm not sure that taking the time did anything for me. I was a

I did. I took almost a year off. It cost me about $35k in 2005 USD. I was really burnt out. But I'm not sure that taking the time did anything for me. I was a little stressed about the "unknown" the whole time and I mostly wish I had left that money in my savings. Your mileage may vary.