> quitting job and taking an extended break Do it. You've got FAANG, you've got awesome experience, you can afford to do this now. Stop working for a year, I

> quitting job and taking an extended break Do it. You've got FAANG, you've got awesome experience, you can afford to do this now. Stop working for a year, I think in the US they call it a sabbatical. If you didn't take a break after college, call it the break now. You might be limited in where you can go right now, so no overseas stuff - but if you're in the US I'd really stress taking this year to just.. Enjoy yourself. You can walk into another role tomorrow if you need to. Obviously talk this over with your SO. Some people have different approaches to this stuff. I'd need to go over finances and explain the job market to mine. I usually take 3-6 months off between jobs - this is the first time I've worked consecutively through roles. Now on how to go about this, take as much paid medical leave as you can. String your FAANG along as long as you can while still getting paid. It won't be a clean break with your direct report because they want you working, but they work for the big machine too. You're not impacting them. Everyone else, it doesn't really matter. Make your LinkedIn connections and get the fuck out. When people ask what you're doing, or when you talk to employers in the future - "I was looking after my parent/sibling/family". No more questions, and it's a reasonable explanation. Like telling your boss you've got "stomach problems". They aren't going to pry and it's socially acceptable. I can't wait for you to look back in 6 months time and think "why the fuck didn't I do this sooner". It might take you that long to start feeling better. Now go join a gym, start regular healthy routines, learn a foreign language, make delicious food and clean the house for your SO. If I wasn't starting a job, I'd be joining you! Take care, you'll be fine.