I booked a long weekend next month and immediately regretted it lol. I've only been in this role since January and still ask my lead questions daily. Part of me feels like I should wait until I'm more established before taking days off. Did anyone else struggle with PTO guilt in their first year?

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Never feel bad for taking PTO. It benefits the company as much as it does you. A recharged employee is a better employee. Enjoy your VERY well-earned time off.

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I think you have to understand that in this kind of job PTO isn’t the same as it is in other organizations. You should still expect to check your emails and keep an eye on for emergencies. You’re never really off when you’re in public relations.

Hard disagree here. It’s this type of belief that is killing our workforce and driving burn out.

Unless you are the head of communications at an agency or company—your communications team can function without you for a few days.

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