AutoSave - Time Count Issue

When leaving AE idle; going to another App or for a break, the AutoSave timer continues. Then, you get back to AE, you have to wait for an Auto-Save to happen. This is irritating, especially on large projects. 

Perhaps a quick fix might include - 
Perform AutoSave Even When Idle option in Prefs
Stop hogging AE when I return from my break!