{"id":179241,"date":"2017-08-11T07:36:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T12:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ntegrait.com\/do-you-take-work-with-you-on-vacation\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T13:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T13:28:53","slug":"do-you-take-work-with-you-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/do-you-take-work-with-you-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you take work with you on vacation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Taking business on vacation is bad news all around.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to keep your phone, but leave work behind. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-19372\" src=\"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/I-am-on-vacation-1.png\" alt=\"I am on vacation!!!\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vacation time leaves today\u2019s professional with a tough problem\u2014They want to get away from work, but they typically end up bringing it with them thanks to their work-related mobile devices. In today\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/29070\/bring-your-own-device-byod\">BYOD<\/a> world, more people are taking their jobs with them on vacation, and that\u2019s not good.<\/p>\n<p>Vacations are necessary for both physical and mental health, however the good they do evaporates when the job comes along for the ride. Here\u2019s how to make sure your mobile device doesn\u2019t keep you tethered to the office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leave an Effective \u201cAway Message.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> Be thoughtful when setting up your email \u201caway\u201d message. You don\u2019t want people to leave unnecessary information, or try to contact you some other way unless it\u2019s an emergency. The typical email auto-reply will work: \u201cI\u2019ll be out of the office from [date] to [date], and will be reading my emails when I return.\u201d Don\u2019t say anything other than this. More information will only hurt your goals. For example, if you say that you\u2019re going on vacation in your away message, many people will think\u00a0<em>their<\/em> problem is more important than your rest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> When leaving away messages on your phone, style them after the email version. Speak the dates you\u2019ll be away. You may want to mention that unless it\u2019s very important, the caller shouldn\u2019t leave a voice message and should state their needs via email or on your website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This may not stop phone calls to your mobile device if your number is listed for business communications. If you use a service that routes business calls to your phone, ask about disabling it while you\u2019re away so you don\u2019t have to get the calls at all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have Someone Else Manage Your Emails<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When possible, don\u2019t open up your work email at all. If you may be getting important, must-answer emails, arrange to have someone else cover them for you.\u00a0 You should probably switch important client accounts over to someone else, and email messages should be a part of this process. Newer tools like Outlook\u2019s Group emails make this easier, since emails can be seen and managed by multiple people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need to Check In? Talk to Someone Directly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you still need to get reports about business while on vacation, don\u2019t review them yourself. Instead, give that job to someone else, and call them when you absolutely have to. Let\u00a0<em>them<\/em>\u00a0decide what\u2019s important to tell you so you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turn Off Notifications on Your Phone and Computer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chances are good that you have a few important apps on your phone and computer that provide alerts when something significant occurs. As part of your vacation prep, go to settings and move through your notifications to see how many you can turn off. Switch off as many as possible and you\u2019ll rest easier. This may mean disabling Microsoft Office 365 during your away time as well.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Platforms like iOS make this \u201ca breeze\u201d with the Notifications tab.\u00a0 It lists all app notifications in one place so they\u2019re easy to find and change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turn Off Your Alarms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you use your phone to wake up? \u00a0A lot of busy people do. However, you probably want to sleep in on vacation. So, don\u2019t forget to turn off your alarms and try waking up the natural way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Take Your Phone with You<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sure, you can take your phone on\u00a0<em>vacation<\/em>. But don\u2019t take it everywhere. If you\u2019re going to lay by the pool or walk on the beach you shouldn\u2019t need your phone. Leave it behind: You can always depend on someone else\u2019s phone in an emergency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mute and Hide Your Devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is an easy and effective tactic. When you\u2019re back in your the hotel room or vacation rental you may want to turn off the sound on your phone and put it away in a drawer.\u00a0 A major part of stress associated with devices is due to their physical presence. Disabling the sound and hiding it away removes that stress. After the \u201citch\u201d to take out your phone goes away, you can finally start enjoying your vacation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Set Strict Goals for Time Spent on Devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a technical person, then check how much time you spend on your device each day. You can easily do this with applications like\u00a0 Moment Screen-Time Tracker. Set a goal for lowering the time you spend on your device as each day goes by. This gives you something to work on, while spending more time enjoying your vacation\u2014So, both parts of your brain win.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Block Calls for Specific Times<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Software like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timetrade.com\/\"> Timetrade<\/a>\u00a0allows you to set time-based blocks on your phone to stop calls and other activity. This is a great solution when you need to take your phone somewhere, but you don\u2019t want to be disturbed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need more info on how to manage your business from afar, or your digital time in general? We can help. {company} provides IT services for businesses in {city}. \u00a0Give us a call {phone} or send us an email {email}.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking business on vacation is bad news all around. 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