I’ve always given over 100% in my career and my role, but things have been slow at the office and I’m dealing with a dying parent…so I’ve been very quiet about how unbusy I am. I feel guilty about it, but also grateful for the WFH situation making it easy for me to skate for a while unnoticed (I hope). I usually have an “If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean” attitude, but I just cannot conjure it right now with everything going on.

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I was just telling some juniors the opposite of the “time to lean/time to clean” thing. The company will always get their money’s worth. The house always wins. If you have a slow day/week/etc, enjoy it.

In your case, you’re going through an awful moment and this slow period is giving you time to process it all. They’ll dump a ton of work on you when it comes, until then, take time to breathe.

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I know from experience, don’t skate by. Raise your hand and say you need to take a breath and spend time with your parent. You’ll regret every pointless timesheet instead of spending real time with them. So sorry you’re going through this.

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So sorry you’re in such a difficult moment and sending you peace 🕊

So glad you’re taking the time you need where you can. No one is 100% at all times. That should not be the goal. I’m sure your job has overworked you in different ways over the years, not like they felt guilty for that you know?

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I’m in a very similar situation. Please don’t feel guilty. You need to be unbusy as much as possible. Because the family situation requires your energy and is much more important. The work will still be there.

You have my sympathy, empathy, and best wishes.

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Can you take family leave? It’s so difficult to deal with work and a personal crisis. I took care of both of my parents when they were dying (my mom passed when I was only 26) and it almost broke me. Talk to your ECD or CCO about what you’re going through. If they have any heart, they’ll be sympathetic. I’m so sorry for your pain.

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The universe is giving you a break. Take it

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Take it easy. You will thank yourself for it later

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