*The last day before break
“When do you think you will have this in by?”

*Looks at calendar
“Um after break?”

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It’s hard to feel jolly when colleagues don’t respect our boundaries, so I wrote a silly OOO message in the style of Dr. Seuss 😅🎄


Hello team of thinkers, of makers, of care,
Of late nights, tight turns, and giving your share.

This note is to say, with calm and with cheer,
It’s time to slow down. Christmas is here.

From December 24 through January 5,
I’m stepping away to rest and revive.

No decks. No pings. No “quick one more thing.”
No messages on Teams or last minute swing.

The briefs can wait. The work will survive.
But rest is the reason great ideas thrive.

This pause is not soft. It’s thoughtful design.
Clear minds are not rushed. They need space and time.

So while I am out, do this for yourself.
Close the laptop. Put work on the shelf.

Be present with people. Eat slow. Sleep late.
Let Christmas remind us what matters, not rates.

We’ll come back sharper. More human. More clear,
With better ideas because we rested this year.

There’s more to this life than deadlines and calls,
Even for people who give it their all.

likeupliftingsmart

Superb

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Ha, definitely had this moment yesterday, too. PM had the audacity to schedule a meeting after noon before Xmas Eve.

likefunny

Haha, that has to be the case

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