I know I’m going to get downvoted and some people will find this comment bitter, but all this applies only if you’ve got money around. Good for him and his family. I’m not jealous, just stating the fact that he’s fortunate to be able to take a break.

Many people need a work break or a sabbatical, to avoid burnout and/or to help the family, but what can you do when you have expenses running and you’re not lucky (or brave/talented/capable) enough to have a high paying job like our colleagues in US?

This might apply to some “top” countries where software engineers have enough money to afford the luxury of a break, but try doing the same while living in any other country on an average salary :-(

Not all of HN readers are from US or with a 6-7 figure salary ;-)