How do you all make use of your PTO? I have a good amount left but literally have no idea how to use it or who to give my workload to when I'm away... so what's the point of taking a vacation only to come to weeks of burnout? I've been running this marathon for way too long, and apparently, there's no water break. What's the solution to this?

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You have to get used to that life where you plan your vacations well in advance, almost as importantly as you schedule appointments with the doctor. I know it's not easy, but try to plan out your year, and you'll notice you start working and figuring things out accordingly.

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Your company won't miss you, just go.

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I totally get where you’re coming from, it’s hard to take PTO when the workload feels never-ending. What’s helped me is planning ahead and communicating with my team so they can cover for me. It’s tough, but we all need a break, and setting boundaries can help prevent burnout in the long run.

You can also take off a Friday or Monday here and there, if you won’t want to take off a whole week.

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