I just read this article about the benefits of taking a break, going to the bar, and having a drink instead of spending your entire weekend on Monster. I think this is a really good point. However, I think a few key points were forgotten about the importance of getting out of your house and away from your computer. Not only can you better illustrate your passion and excitement for a particular topic while sitting at a restaraunt than you can from staring at your computer screen but you are also getting other people's ideas, reactions, and experiences immediately. Its so easy to network while you're out in a social setting because there are so many people around. Maybe you're sitting at the bar telling your best friend a story and the bartender happens to pipe in and say that they know someone who is looking for someone with just your talents. Or what about your friends? Do they know what you do? Do they know what sort of position you're looki...