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Afternoon all..
Since I started doing this full time a year ago I haven't taken any holidays. A day or 2 here and there, but no long breaks. I thoroughly enjoy the work and when I get home I get on with quotes, certificates, invoices etc and I'm ok with that as I enjoy it. However, it can take over your life a bit and I've noticed that I'm a bit snappier with my my boy and am giving him less time as I want to get on with work.
I have just had my first 2 week period off. During that time I did a days work for a new builder as this was my first job with him and he was desperate to get it done but more to the point I have still been answering work calls/texts/emails... almost daily.
My question is how do you completely ignore all work telephone calls? I have to answer the phone as it could be family/friends. Plus emails/texts etc.. Do you just ignore all customers for 2 weeks and hope they still need you after you reply 2 weeks later? How do you properly switch off?
Since I started doing this full time a year ago I haven't taken any holidays. A day or 2 here and there, but no long breaks. I thoroughly enjoy the work and when I get home I get on with quotes, certificates, invoices etc and I'm ok with that as I enjoy it. However, it can take over your life a bit and I've noticed that I'm a bit snappier with my my boy and am giving him less time as I want to get on with work.
I have just had my first 2 week period off. During that time I did a days work for a new builder as this was my first job with him and he was desperate to get it done but more to the point I have still been answering work calls/texts/emails... almost daily.
My question is how do you completely ignore all work telephone calls? I have to answer the phone as it could be family/friends. Plus emails/texts etc.. Do you just ignore all customers for 2 weeks and hope they still need you after you reply 2 weeks later? How do you properly switch off?