My due date is a little over a month out and I have a lot of projects in limbo. I want to be able to see them through but budgets etc. are holding them up... any advice on transitioning out of the game for a few months and not fearing all the hard work will go to hell in a hand basket in the meantime? 😬 (small agency so I’m VERY involved in all aspects of projects)

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Make an epic, detailed transition doc of background details, status items, contacts, etc. preferably by client.

And then set up multiple meetings beforehand to start transitioning work to people and discuss questions. It ultimately becomes your boss’ responsibility to make sure the work is done.

Lastly, go unplug once your baby is born and DO NOT worry about work while you’re away.

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I recently left an agency after 5 years and being a very key player on a big piece of business. I found that setting up meetings in my last two weeks, and recording those meetings especially when I was showing them work or tasks, was my sure way of feeling comfortable/not leaving them in limbo.

regardless, you are an asset and they’ll stumble along the way but girl, go and have your baby and may you both be well and healthy.

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