You and me both, though you've worked much harder than I have. I actually extended the holiday myself and am now staying until end of April. It's not all fun and games for me now though as I've moved with my grandparents to Coffs Harbor to their final home. My parents will be moving to semi retire in middle of May. I don't think my dad will fully retire, he weirdly likes working hahahhaa. But yeah there will be some renovations going on that I have to help oversee in my dad's absense. Basically splitting off a part of the house so that grandparents have their own separate space. I also have to help look after grandparents a bit. They will cook my lunch and dinner but I gotta keep the place tidy, take them to doctor appointments, do shopping. It's all good. This house is ridiculous, there is 3 acres of forest land and the ensuite bathroom has two shower heads and two sinks which I have never seen before. Getting a piano delivered today so I can get back into it as I am badly out of practice. Also doing a free trial at this kickboxing place, so training pretty much everyday this week. It's pretty hardcore. But yeah, if you can afford it then I would take the extended break and broaden your horizons. I am actually going to keep my options open and see if I can maybe find some work over here. From what I've scouted though, Coff's Harbour doesn't have any IT roles but we'll see.