My parents are both taking sabbaticals this semester. For the most part I love my job but right now I wish I'd become an academic instead. I need a break and unfortunately there is just no way I can take one.
I could never be an Academic. I had a hard enough time passing classes, I can't imagine how hard it would be to teach them. Sabbaticals would be nice though.
We should have a break contest. The first person to take a vacation... wins.