I’ve been considering taking a leave of absence. I’m single, no partner, no kids, I have savings and I feel my performance at coding is declining.

I would go on some through hikes and travel to national parks, and car camp in BLM land along the way. I would try to have very inexpensive traveling experiences, build up stories to tell, and meet new people.

This could be a good time to reset. Because of inflation and stagnant wages, the opportunity cost of working has gone up. I could get a new job, but I don’t want to continue to be a developer. I also spend a lot of my time working, and I’m single because of that. I see a leave of absent as an opportunity to explore other options and find a partner.