Now that we're getting into Q4, I'm wondering, and I guess looking for inspiration on how you take your days off. My struggle with taking leave is that no one else can really do my work, so it never really feels like a vacation, just like a small pause before I come back to a storm of work. How do others with this problem sort of salvage it to at least be better?

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Gosh I really feel you on this one. It’s tough when work piles up waiting for you, but try setting clear expectations before you leave like limiting emails or only urgent issues. Also, something that works better for me is to plan several mini-breaks or to change the setting rather than a full disconnect to recharge mentally, even if you can’t fully unplug.

Gotta love Q4. The only way I'm able to take time off over these months is by putting in really long hours the week before I use PTO. There just isn't enough time to make up for the missed work the following week, and I hate playing catchup when I've got deadlines rapidly approaching.

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