When I attend PyCon US, I use my vacation days.

My coworkers often tease me for my choice of vacation, but I have to say, PyCon US is my version of summer camp. I get to spend multiple days (up to 8 days if you count starting from tutorials, summits and sprints!) learning a lot of new things, hang out with old friends, meet new people and because I’m that type of person, I also get to thank so many great people for all their work in making my life easier when I am using tools they help maintain that I get to use in my daily work.