[Zach O]

I'd take a break for a bit. Personally, it was nice to take a step back. I still stayed involved with FIRST - I build things for the community, browse Chief, occasionally watch webcasts, volunteer at events - but I'm not directly involved with a team. After a year off, maybe evaluate if you have the time to get involved again, and if that's what you want to do. Just because you leave for a year doesn't mean you can't come back!