Do you guys actually turn your phones off on the weekend? My exec just went on a digital detox vacation but told me I need to stay reachable 24/7 in case of a true emergency. The problem is, their definition of a true emergency usually involves a password they forgot or a restaurant recommendation. I feel like I can never truly unplug because the what if is always hanging over my head.

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I am never fully unplugged. I just assumed this career meant I could never not be available. Actually, at this point, it would be weird not to be answering work emails at all times.

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I have a separate work phone that I don't turn off, but I do silence when not working. Even if I see them calling on a weekend, I let it go to voice mail. If it's a real emergency, I'll take care of it. Otherwise I don't respond until Monday.

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I don't turn mine off, but I will silence notifications. If something comes up, I'm usually able and willing to handle it. I'm not going to drop everything I'm doing to attend to work unless it's an emergency though.

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