{"id":93456,"date":"2026-04-16T19:49:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T00:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/?p=93456"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:49:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T00:49:56","slug":"when-do-i-tell-my-clients-im-going-on-vacation-answering-your-questions-about-planning-for-time-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/when-do-i-tell-my-clients-im-going-on-vacation-answering-your-questions-about-planning-for-time-off.html","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWhen do I tell my clients I\u2019m going on vacation?\u201d Answering your questions about planning for time off"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Planning for time off can be a challenge when you run your own business. It can feel next to impossible to step away and, after all, your company is your creation. You were likely integral in every single decision since its conception \u2014 which is a lot of responsibility to take on.<\/p>\n

And though your company may be more established now, it’s still tough to get yourself out of that startup mode mindset. Telling yourself, \u201cI need to hustle day and night\u201d to make this work isn\u2019t easy to shake off.<\/p>\n

A survey conducted in 2019 reported that 39% of workers said they feel guilty about taking time off work \u2014 amounting to two out of five workers.<\/p>\n

Graphic from Zenefits with information about workers feeling guilty for taking time off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But working until you collapse isn’t a good long-term business strategy. Nor is skipping out suddenly and leaving your team hanging.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, there is a healthy way to take time off<\/a> while keeping your team and clients in the loop. It is possible to unplug during your time away. And no, the solution doesn\u2019t involve magic spells.<\/p>\n

You just need to be more strategic when planning for time off. <\/div>\n

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To help you coordinate a vacation you most deserve, we\u2019ll be answering some of your most frequently asked questions about planning for time off. We\u2019ll also offer tips for ditching the vacay guilt and how to enjoy your time away.<\/p>\n

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