I can vouch for this. I took about a year off to explore alternative careers and personal pursuits after working at a tech firm for 3 years. I returned to the

I can vouch for this. I took about a year off to explore alternative careers and personal pursuits after working at a tech firm for 3 years. I returned to the industry and was recruited within a few months back into a spinoff from my original firm. Of course, this presupposes that you maintain your skills, and that you don't burn any bridges when you leave.