should I take my computer with me?

I say leave your computer at home. If for some reasons that you need to access internet while away, you can go to the business centre of the hotel that you are staying. You can be sure they will have some terminals there which is connected to the internet.

I usually leave my computer at home when I'm going anywhere. I only take it with me when I need to keep working and I'm not going anywhere fun. If you feel like you need a break for awhile... then go ahead and take that break! You deserve it! You can afford to not have it for a few days.

Sometimes in life there are many other things that are more important to us than just money...I was in a similar situation like four years ago and i did left my computer at home...

If you have a laptop, if I were you, I would be inclined to take it with me...it will fill up your spare time of a night & any other time where you will have nothing to do & the bonus will be that you won't lose out of any of your potential income.

if it is safe bringing it, why would you not?

Me, I don't bring my computer even for a week vacation I leave it at home, but you said your computer is your only source of income then maybe bring it with you, you might need it, atleast you can have a break in taking care of your son.

I know you said it is your only source of income but it might be nice to just take a little break from it. I say leave it at home and take a break. Then when you get back home you can get back on it and start making you some more money!

Is your computer a laptop? As a keynote speaker, I would want to have my computer with me. You never know when you will need it. However, if it is a holiday, I will give my computer a break - at home. lol.

Hi Macdingolinger, It sounds to me as if you are just ready and needing of a break. I don't earn my living on the computer so I would bring it with me but since for you, it is your work...I say take that break. It will be good for your spirit and help you feel refreshed when you get back home. As another person pointed out, if needed you can access the internet elsewhere.

I guess you should not. That is very important as you told us that is your only source of earning or income. You can still have a break though, you can just check your mail for some important deals or offers, or you may lose it. I have my mobile with unlimited internet connection now, and i bring this wherever i am, to talk to my B, and to check important deals and mylot of course.

hi macdingolingers I sort of think you need a break, and if you are like me if you take the laptop alon you wll be on it almost constantly and there goes your taking a break that you really need. I know it is hard when you are making money on it but still we must look out for our own health too.I am also one to keep on here as I am trying always to make more money for my internet bill and I am coming up short because of my blasted dermatitis on my leg. If I was not a diabetic I would not let it bother me so much but I do not want to lose a limb because I stayed on my computer too long. So I feel you need a break from life as usual.

Well, if you really need it you can bring it to you. But if not I think leave it to just not burden about it...

I almost always take my laptop with me, however, if you need a break, maybe I would leave it at home. You will only be gone a few days and you probably need to take a few days off. Curl up at the hotel with a good book and leave the computer at home!

I always take my computer with me where ever I go. You just NEVER know. You may need it. Just like a phone.

hmm personally, i wont, i am in a way addicted to computer and internet..hahaha but if u really want a break, leave it and find other ways of fun!

As far as I am concerned, I think it will be very good to take your computer if you are a computer fun.But if ou are just working outside and not so long time, I think it may be better for you to just leave your computer at home. I have the experience to go outside for several days, Then I usually just leave my computer at home. Hope you can enjoy it.

Dear macdingolinger! If I am at your situation, I will take my computer with me. Because It is my main income. I fell lonely without computer. So, I will always take it with me where ever I go. Have a good day and good speech dear!

Hi mac, Absence makes the heart go fonder. Try going out without the things you used to have and you'll find how good it is to be back home again. Bringing the computer with you may have its benefits but it is more beneficial to be away for a while and come back refreshed.

I think computer is a heavy thing and if you are going for one day, don't take it with you. If you have laptop then take that. I have my laptop but I have source of income too. I feel lucky for you that you can earn your living only through your computer. I wish you best of luck for your conference. Enjoy!!!

Depending on the situation, I'd decide whether or not to leave my computer at home. If having a computer is an absolute necessity, and one cannot function without it, I would definitely take it with me. But if I need a break from everything and want to relax for a day, and can afford to part from my computer, no harm no foul. Take the break i say!