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Comment by tim_sw | Hacker News Reader

They only have 5 months of burn rate left, they are doing a big rearchitecture of their site, and they go on a "hacking retreat" in New Zealand?

I understand that taking a break and getting perspective while in the midst of a lot of work can be effective, but this seems a little bit extravagant.

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As per the first post (part 1), they're from Australia. Can't imagine it being too much $$ to go to NZ from there.

Especially if you run a website designed to find you the cheapest airfares. But seriously, you can get a return flight SYD or MEL to AKL for about $200+taxes.

I would guess that if anyone can find cheap flights it would be them.

All their hiring ads have emphasized being someone who enjoys traveling as a bonus. They have ran travel based meetups. In some ways it would be hard to stay connected to the audience without also traveling from time to time.

Doesn't seem that bad; seems just like someone from the Bay Area taking a company retreat to Santa Cruz or San Diego.

still have to agree with tim_sw, I am amazed startups looking at 5 month window decide to take company retreats (maybe we are talking only 2-3 people?)

I think one of their engineering dudes actually lives in NZ, so probably more like they went and stayed at his place.

If you're burning out and are struggling, sometimes a break and some time to think things through without the pressure is the best thing you could do.

You know how when you have a really tricky bug that's killing you, that you really want to figure out right now. Sometimes, the best way to solve it is to step away for a little bit. Take a walk, go to the gym, and it'll come to you. Same thing.

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