How do you manage holidays or days off with your creative partner?

I feel bad about wanting to take days off because we’re both very committed to working hard and don’t want to miss out on opportunities especially as juniors, but I’m starting to feel quite burnt out from not taking any real days off this year.

Would love to take them all at the end of the year, but is that a bad idea since Q4 can be busy? Just not sure what’s the norm since it’s my first year. Any advice is appreciated ❤️

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Would not take them all at once

I take them when I need them and give my partner and the project managers on my projects the earliest heads up I can. I wouldn’t worry about missing opportunities. There will always be more projects, take care of your mental health first and foremost.

I’ve worked with my partner for a few years now and he always takes his days off at the end of the year, essentially vacationing for the entirety of December. It’s not a big deal to me, because we talk it through way ahead of time. You should communicate how you feel with your partner so you guys can plan accordingly.

My partner and I coordinate days off! We try to not both be missing from the office to alleviate stress from our team.

If you’re feeling burnt out, you’re not going to produce great work anyways. Take the break. At least an extended weekend.

“It’s just advertising”

You deserve it. 🤘

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