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You have to know yourself enough to know what's best for you.
None of my friends and I took a break. We went straight from undergrad to masters and doctoral programs. We knew that FOR US a break means getting distracted and probably never getting graduate degrees. It worked for us because we had friends and family who chose to do the same thing and valued education. For example, there's no one in my life who ever tried to make me feel like I wasn't a "real adult" because I chose to make an investment and continue my education full-time.
Some people who take breaks end up saying, 11 years later: "hmmm...I'm still thinking about getting a PhD...what do you think? Will my job, spouse, and kids be able to adjust? Damn I wish I had made this decision years ago before I picked up these other responsibilities....."
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