Did someone say "take a break"?

Yeah.

Don't get me wrong, I know the price is rediculous, and paying it feeds the monster.
But with all due respect, what you proposed as a solution is unrealistic to those in pain.
Have you ever "taken a break" yourself? Did you consider paying this much, or maybe more? If not, than kudos to you.
Some of us have to entertain these sources unfortunately.
Maybe you could provide an alternative that is realistic.
I guess I sound a little crabby, but that's what happens when you're forced to take an unscheduled break.