If you’re going to actually enjoy your vacay, you can’t just dip. Prepare yourself and your team, so they won’t be blowin’ you up when you’re chillin’ on a beach sippin’ on mojitos.
Here’s a few ways to make that happen:
- Ask for time off ASAP.– Get your days approved, THEN book everything.
- Choose your backup team.– Make sure they’re reliable.
- Share your vacay schedule.– That way everyone knowsnotto contact you.
- Prioritize your to-dos.– Know what NEEDS to be done before you leave.
- Prepare your backups.– Sit down with them and allow them to ask all the Qs they can think of.
- Write an out-of-office message.– Let everyone know who to contact while you’re away.
- Create rules for working while on vacay.– NO work on vacay.
- Pack a notebook.– Keep your thoughts there.
- Build in a buffer.– Give yourself a breather on your first day back.
- Tame the email avalanche.– Know who your VIP senders are, like your boss. Check them first.
Enjoy yourself now!
Source:Real Simple