As I close things down for my summer holiday I face the same quandry as many business owners and managers - how 'in touch' do I stay?
I often go to the highlands of Scotland during the summer and until a couple of years ago the mobile coverage wasn't up to much. More recently I get better coverage there than I do in Surrey so the temptation to check mail is always there.
On the one hand I know that a complete break is best BUT will I relax better if I check in occasionally? I have a great team of people who would consider it a failure to have to contact me on holiday and I wouldn't insult them by calling in. So, this year the 'out of office' is on and I am determined to only check my mail once or twice a week.
I often go to the highlands of Scotland during the summer and until a couple of years ago the mobile coverage wasn't up to much. More recently I get better coverage there than I do in Surrey so the temptation to check mail is always there.
On the one hand I know that a complete break is best BUT will I relax better if I check in occasionally? I have a great team of people who would consider it a failure to have to contact me on holiday and I wouldn't insult them by calling in. So, this year the 'out of office' is on and I am determined to only check my mail once or twice a week.
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