I just got on the beach and now might have to be in NY on Monday. I wanted time off :(

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Always book vacation at the end of a case! Pro tip.

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Not a terrible problem to have but still

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@KPMG1 well at some point you just have to decide to take a vacation. This job will take as much as you give it. If you want a vacation, book it and take it. You probably won't be able to unplug completely but we are all entirely replaceable. No reason your team can't survive without you...

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Same! Finishing up a 15 month engagement tomorrow and was looking forward to relaxin for a bit but I'm due to fly out next Monday already

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Nothing final. Demand Manger said they need someone ASAP. Waiting on the call from the Manager. I'm hoping ASAP means after next week 😁

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Hey, I'll trade you places! I'm on the bench and after a few days I get bored

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@Bain1, Yeah, but if the project is extended (as they often are), either your vacation is fucked or your team hates you....!

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