AI progress makes sabbaticals feel better timed, as jobs change fast
johnowhitaker · x · 2026-07-23
Sabbaticals feel better as AI progress speeds up, says johnowhitaker reply thread
In reply to a discussion about taking time off, the post argues that progress is high enough that side projects are fun but still low-pressure, and that waiting may only make them easier later.
It also notes a broader tension: jobs are changing fast, creating friction and stress for people inside organizations that are unsure how to adapt. The writer says that for someone outside labs, a sabbatical can feel like the right timing, especially if it buys more quality time with family and tinkering time in 2026.
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