Another great #SAChat, this week on Taking Time Off as an #SApro . Thank you to Sabina De Matteo for MODing!
MOD Q1: What’s the mentality around taking time off for vacation in your current office? #SAChat
@The_SA_Blog A1: self care is encouraged but there are times where you just can't take time off. Anyone do summer flex hours? #SAChat
— Chante Whitney (@ChanteWhitney) May 11, 2017
A1: Are your bases covered for while you're away? Good, then go enjoy some well earned time off.#SAChat https://t.co/DvwXdmEAqy
— Matthew Fulton (@matthew_msw) May 11, 2017
MOD Q2: Does your department have protocol around who can take time off when (in terms of coverage, etc) #SAChat
A2. We don't take vacation from Aug. 1-Oct. 1, but exceptions are made. Flex/mental health days are encouraged, though. #SAChat
— Ashlee Roberts (@mskaye1) May 11, 2017
A2. College policy is no vacations in August. At my CC, summer is actually a good time for vacay, but Fall is my busiest season #SAChat
— Abbie Twyford Wilson (@twyf) May 11, 2017
MOD Q3: Do you have #SAguilt when you take time off? How does that manifest itself? #SAChat
A3a I cannot tell students self care is important and then neglect my own #sachat
— Genevieve Thevenin (@genevievethev) May 11, 2017
A3: I have no guilt. This is my right and I have earned the time away. #SAChat
— Matt Nazario-Miller (@MattMNazario) May 11, 2017
MOD Q4: Do you unplug from work when you go on vacation? #SAChat
@The_SA_Blog A4: Self care, for me, is keeping my emails in check when I'm on vacay. I don't want to come back to work to a million emails #SAChat
— Kari Jo Freudigmann (@KFreudigmann) May 11, 2017
A4: I unplug at 7 PM regardless of where I am. I work to live, I don't live to work. #sachat https://t.co/t2Oqa8Kclw
— Andy Donahue (@ADonahue_EC) May 11, 2017
MOD Q5: Do you have any tips that make taking time off easier for you and your office? (like keeping email responder for an extra day) #SAChat
I also proactively send emails w/ answers to FAQ or things everyone is emailing about. Cuts my inbox down significantly #sachat https://t.co/fpS54YDX9j
— Sara Ackerson (@sara_ackerson) May 11, 2017
A5 Don't forget about your hobbies! Time off is for reading and crocheting those books/ projects I've abandoned #sachat
— Genevieve Thevenin (@genevievethev) May 11, 2017
MOD Q6: What advice would you give to a new #SApro around vacation time? #SAChat
A6: You earned your vacation time. Taking time off is your right. Use it. #SAChat
— Mike Gutierrez (@m_gutierrez13) May 11, 2017
A6: Find out how you accrue time away and where you can access the amount of time you have to use. Talk to HR if you need help. #SAChat
— Matt Nazario-Miller (@MattMNazario) May 11, 2017
MOD FT: What final thought do you have as we finish today’s #SAChat?
FT: Just want all the new graduates to know you shouldn't romanticize being overworked. It's ok to take a break when you need it #SAChat
— Mike Gutierrez (@m_gutierrez13) May 11, 2017
FT: Do what works for you and stand your ground. #sachat
— Jacob Gross (@jcbgrss) May 11, 2017
