This is an interesting phenomenon.  Vacations tend to be a break from your job, to rest.  Most people hate their job and a vacation represents time away from it.  But humans aren't meant to do nothing, we get bored, hence the desire to work on something, which is usually something you love., the side project.

I’m a dev and an artist, I couldn’t decide on one so I do both.  Not a fan of tech jargon and I like to explain it in simple terms

Man I get this! I think it’s my abuse of not finding rest during the week that makes me feel like I “need “ a vacation. That and of course growing closer to my family. Balance is everything!💜🎭

I agree man! If I think about it, I do love my job. Just not the unrelenting unrealistic deadlines that I constantly have to meet!

I hate stopping and doing nothing.  But it can impact those around me if I get tunnel vision.  It's being physically and emotionally available to those closest to you.  That's the definition of balance for me.  Like retirement. To me, working towards it means i hate my job, I want to do what I want for as long as I can