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Discussion on: To Code, or Not to Code on Vacation: That is My Question

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Davide de Paolis

hi. as I wrote here I kinda have the same - but opposite - dilemma.
For me coding on vacation is a absolutely a no-go. I need to recharge, I need to keep some distance from what takes my mind busy all year round. and I do all I dont have much time or opportunity to do otherwise - that is mostly travelling, doing sports and be in the nature. ( as you can see not much of social things anyway. :-) )
But what you do on vacation is up to you. It is your vacation and you should do whatever makes you feel good and happy. It could be partying, and binge drinking and sleeping 4 h each night or could be coding your fun projects. Then over the years you will realize that some of the things you like to do are not that healthy ( coding on vacation might be one of these :-) ) and you might learn to stay away from it or reach some more balance. Until then, have fun and do what you love.