New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Those who have taken extended time off, any advice?

Ask HN: Those who have taken extended time off, any advice?
4 by deilline | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I've been looking to take some longer time off in between my current and next role, on the order of 6 months to a year. Any advice from those who have done it? Did you get bored? Was it worth it? Was it more expensive? Things you found helpful when preparing?