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Entrepreneur and vacation... Or how to leave the company for 3 days and not come back to the apocalypse
In the world of entrepreneurs, there are two types of people:
- Those who fortressthat they can take leave whenever they want.
- Those who They tried, but within 24 hours they found themselves on the beach with a laptop, responding to customer emails.
If you are an entrepreneur, you run a sole proprietorship business activity (JDG), you know very well that "vacation" is a word as exotic as "low ZUS contributions" or "simple tax system". However, everyone deserves a break - even you! So how to survive 3 days without company, not return to disaster and not wake up in a cold sweat after a missed call from your accountant? Here's a practical guide for entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneur preparing for vacation – mission impossible?
If you think you're just going to tell your clients, "Hey, I'm off," before you leave, well, you're an optimist. The truth is, the more you want to leave, the more things suddenly "have to be done yesterday".
How to survive the last days before vacation?
Plan everything in advance – a vacation cannot be an impulsive decision, like buying a coffee at a gas station.
Set up an autoresponder – but not in the style of “I’m not here, you’re on your own.” Better: "I'll answer when I get back, but if it's urgent, then... maybe it isn't?"
Tell your customers, but not too soon - if you announce it a month in advance, they will bombard you with questions for 4 weeks before you leave. It is better to inform 2-3 days in advance.
Delegate what you can – if you have someone who can take over some of your responsibilities, now is the time to hug them (or give them a raise).
Pro Tip: If you really want peace, change your LinkedIn description to "Currently in the jungle without internet access".
“I’ll Just Check My Emails” – and Other Lies Entrepreneurs Tell Themselves on Vacation
Entrepreneurs are masters of self-sabotage. You go out thinking, “Total reset!” but…
Day 1: You go on the phone “just for a moment.”
Day 2: You respond to one email. Then another one. And another one.
Day 3: You wake up in the night because you dreamed that a client was waiting for an offer.
How to stop being your own worst enemy?
Log out of email. Seriously.
If you need to check something, set it specific hour and limit it to 15 minutes a day.
Remember that companies don't go bankrupt in 3 days (unless you own an ice cream factory and your supplier just lost the order).
Pro Tip: If your customers call despite the holiday message, pick up and say "Hi, this is the Tax Office" - you will see how quickly they hang up.
“What will I find when I come back?” – an entrepreneur’s nightmare
Nothing ruins a vacation like thinking about what will happen after returningHere it is realistic scenarios:
🔴 Optimistic: You come back and everything is exactly as you left it. Customers are alive, invoices are correct, and you come back energized. (Chance: 5%)
🟠 Realistic: You have an inbox full of messages, a few topics to quickly sort out, but nothing that can't be fixed in a day or two. (Chance: 60%)
⚫ Pessimistic: Clients sent you urgent enquiries, the Tax Office sent you a letter, and your accountant left you a message saying, “We need to talk” (and without a smile). (Chance: 35%)
Pro Tip: Instead of panicking, go back to work calmly. Don't throw yourself into the whirlwind of duties right away - give yourself a day to starting after vacation.
Leave for JDG – luxury or necessity?
The truth is that entrepreneurs rarely rest because they always have something to do. But working long hours without taking a break is a sure path to burnout.
Some reasons to take a break:
✔ Your company will survive a few days without you. If not, maybe it's time to change something in the organization?
✔ Rest is an investment. Fresh mind = better decisions.
✔ If you don't take a vacation now, exhaustion will do it for you (and it won't be pleasant).
Pro Tip: Instead of waiting for the "perfect moment", plan your vacation now and put it on your calendar. If something is on your calendar, you are more likely to actually do it.
How to leave for 3 days company and not return to the apocalypse?
Plan your vacation in advance.
Set clear rules for your customers (and yourself!).
Don't check your email every 5 minutes.
Upon your return, return to work gradually.
Because remember: business This is not a prison. You have the right to rest – and nothing will happen if you let go for a while.
How about you? When was the last time you took a real vacation? Share in the comments!
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