When was the last time you took a "real" vacation?
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- Oct 29, 2021
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Never had that opportunity ever (
pankajjangir
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- Mar 28, 2013
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In 2021. No Laptop, no mobile notifications, nothing, was just enjoying the time.
- May 13, 2013
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I don't do the long like two weeks or a month
But then,I find somewhere to rest about 1- 2 days weekly
But then,I find somewhere to rest about 1- 2 days weekly
- Jun 20, 2015
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I never had a opportunity for a vacation like you mentioned. i guess i don't have any in future too.
- Nov 23, 2020
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It seems that wouldn't happen if you were still in marketing. We wouldn't have New Year's Day, Christmas, or family holidays if our clients were still working and needed us
xcreator22
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- Mar 14, 2026
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The "solopreneur trap" is real; the last time I truly unplugged was three years ago, and even then, I found myself checking Stripe notifications at dinner. In 2026, the only way to have a "real" vacation is to hire a part-time VA for the week or use high-level automation (like Make.com) to handle the daily fires, otherwise, you're just working from a different location.
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It's been a minute, but my wife and I have some plans.
I'll still bring my laptop as I don't want my teammates to have to handle all I usually do here, but that's nothing but a thing.
Time off is important, but time off with work on your mind is just fine if you can handle things quickly.
I'll still bring my laptop as I don't want my teammates to have to handle all I usually do here, but that's nothing but a thing.
Time off is important, but time off with work on your mind is just fine if you can handle things quickly.
Duane Silvester
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- Aug 14, 2025
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Honestly, it’s rare—but unplugging for even a few hours can make a huge difference
keegand42
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- Mar 16, 2026
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last real vacation was 2019 and yeah i fully agree we forget how to be human but the "no checking stats" part i actually managed to crack by just... not having cell service for a week in the mountains. wasn't discipline, was geography. the laptop thing though, total lie i tell myself every time, it comes with me "just in case" and we both know what happens next.
Coulomb_Schottky
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- Mar 19, 2026
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ooo, for me that would have to be a couple of years. Over 1 year ago, I did stay off the internet for 2 days, but it was not as much as a real vacation.
inkbotdesign
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- Jul 21, 2014
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Maybe like 7-8 years ago?
Brison Peter
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- Mar 23, 2026
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yes its the best feeling to stay offline for a week
rodrimar
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What's the point of being your own boss if you don't have vacations or free time?
Yes, we work hard, put in a lot of effort... but because we enjoy it. But without vacations, something's clearly wrong.
I have at least three vacations a year, but without checking a single email? No, my business is part of me, it's like a child. Does anyone abandon their child for days on end?
Yes, we work hard, put in a lot of effort... but because we enjoy it. But without vacations, something's clearly wrong.
I have at least three vacations a year, but without checking a single email? No, my business is part of me, it's like a child. Does anyone abandon their child for days on end?
donyassine
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it's one week ago and i think i need an other one soon 
- Nov 16, 2009
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Never had that opportunity. Even if i am in vacation its been habituated to check laptops and mail so automatically mind moves.