On the other hand, assuming this supplements rather than replaces a normal vacation, it could just be a fun and relaxed way of brainstorming. After all, at an i

On the other hand, assuming this supplements rather than replaces a normal vacation, it could just be a fun and relaxed way of brainstorming. After all, at an interesting company, chances are work talk will pop up because people genuinely enjoy it. Just talking about work a bit does not ruin a vacation! This reminds me of what one of my professors talked about recently: a skiing trip is great because you can enjoy yourself and talk about research on the ski lift. So taking your entire research group on a skiing trip would be a nice compromise between taking a break and having time to talk and think about what you're working on. I actually think it sounds great. Partly because I love skiing and partly because I also love talking about CS.