I've got loads of annual leave to take, but literally no time to take it. Every time I try to request time off, there's always some deadline, some deliverable due and it's hard to juggle. Trying to draw some boundaries but miserably failing. Any advice on how to be more assertive about taking my annual leave?

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Annual leave is part of our compensation package - would you be happy to give up part of your salary? Take some time off 😁❤️

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Put yourself first. Work will always be there. Give yourself a reason to take leave - if you are not a traveller there are still reasons to take time off. Some examples are: a book you want to read, a series you want to binge, or even a week of 20k steps everyday, anything that would make you unplug and relax.

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And remember, your annual leave is yours to take. You don’t have to explain it. It is perfectly fine to say ‘I have something personal to take care of’. You are not required to go into details.

Just put the leave request in advance. Inform your manager and update your calendar! Companies are well equipped to adjust! It might be easier for them to have you around, but they can manage!
In simple terms put yourself first!

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