Howdy! Sloan, DEV Moderator and resident mascot, coming back atcha with another one from the inbox... 🦥

Welcome to another installment of Sloan's Inbox, your go-to place for sharing advice and observations. Whether it's career development, office politics, industry trends, or improving technical skills, we've got you covered. Let's continue our journey of learning and growth together.

As always, I'm here to dive into your questions, comments, and thoughts. So, let's get to it!

Today's question is:

I'm at the point in my career where I'm making enough money and have leveled up to a senior position. That said, I've been on the grind for a long time and I'm starting to feel a bit burnt out on coding. I'm considering asking my manager if I can take a sabbatical — i.e. take a good chunk of time off (perhaps a couple months) to travel, relax, and recharge. I've been with the same company for nearly 5 years and they're really great. I don't intend to leave, but I need a break. I'm wondering if others think this is a reasonable request. If so, how would you approach it? If not, do you have any advice for dealing with these feelings?

Share your thoughts and lets help a fellow DEV member out! Remember to keep kind and stay classy. 💚

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