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Bringing laptop on vacation

fellow salespeople- saw this on LinkedIn about bringing your laptop on PTO. curious what your thoughts are regarding it 

my take - fuck no I don't bring my laptop. whole point of PTO is to unplug and not be in-tune with work. I have a team member cover for me and make sure they are comped fairly. 


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UrAssIsSaaS
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SaaS Eater
Take my laptop on PTO? Zero fucking chance. I dont even open it on the weekends. 
Tres
Politicker
4
Account Executive
I'm sure the responses will be mixed, but if it's true PTO then I would answer no. Plus with email on your phone, laptop is overkill even if you wanted to work a little. 
jefe
Arsonist
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Unless I'm running a demo or preparing contracts/a pitch, I don't need a laptop.

And I'm NOT doing that on vacation.

Although I did bring my laptop to the cottage, I only cracked it once and that's because I forgot to do something.

Otherwise EFF THAT
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
4
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It's staying on my desk until my return to work. I will go so far as to log out of email and slack while OOO as well.
UserNotFound
Politicker
1
Account Executive
I've never not taken it with me, except for international travel... I cannot even imagine that separation anxiety.
beerisforclosers
Politicker
0
Account Manager
Seriously, I think I'd have a panic attack 😂 even if I never open it I need to know I could!
beerisforclosers
Politicker
1
Account Manager
I'm taking it. Because if I have a monster deal that could pay for this and another vacation and they need something, I'm gonna do it. 
SaaSam
Politicker
1
Account Executive
I did once, never opened it. Haven't done it since. Just more shit to lug around 
CuriousFox
WR Officer
1
🦊
Nope. Don't do it. Don't tempt your guilt. Treat yourself.
chubbspeterson
Politicker
1
Business Development
I'm heading out of the country tonight, and wasn't planning on bringing it, but I'm going to on the tiny chance that I somehow test positive for covid (despite being vaccinated) on the way back, and then have to quarantine in costa rica for 2 weeks... still tempted to say fuck it and leave it behind
Blackwargreymon
Politicker
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MDR
It's staying on my desk until my return to work. I will go so far as to log out of email and slack while OOO as well.
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
0
Rolling 20's all day
If I'm legit traveling and on a full vacation then no. If I need to reply to an email I have my phone for absolute emergencies.
1nbatopshotfan
Politicker
0
Sales
I bet this is generational. I see a lot of coworkers at 45+ who don’t own personal laptops. They have a work one, maybe a desktop and take the work one everywhere. 
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
2
SaaS Eater
I am not 45+ and dont own a personal laptop. Got an iPad that achieves the same purpose and is way smaller and easier to carry around. 
1nbatopshotfan
Politicker
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Sales
Check the font size your corowkers use that are 45+. It’s maxed out on their phones/iPads etc. this is anecdotal of course but it’s my take ha. 
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
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SaaS Eater
Don’t disagree but I also don’t have any co workers over 45 lol
1nbatopshotfan
Politicker
0
Sales
I have some coworkers who hit this weird sweet spot, that their first cell phone was a work phone because they were on call and their first laptop was a work laptop so that they could work from home. They’ve never purchased either a cell or a laptop for personal use. 
bamageorge
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International Sales Director
BIG NO 
PhillySales
Opinionated
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Director of Inside Sales
Don’t be a hero, if you have to work on vacation then you didn’t plan properly and set clear expectations. It’s a flex to have boundaries, don’t let the guilt get the best of you.
warroom
Opinionated
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Account Executive
Nope no way.  My away message always has something along the lines of "no access to phone or email"
Do.it.for.the.checks
Politicker
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Account Executive
There's a lot of fucking nos on here. Am I the only who absolutely does?

Like sales don't end because I decided to get drunk on an island
LordBusiness
Politicker
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Chief Revenue Officer
I brought my laptop on my honeymoon. Then again; im an early riser and my wife likes to sleep. So I catch up 5am ish.
JECU
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Account Manager / Co-Founder
Honestly I take it and work some in the mornings and late afternoons to stay caught up. I feel bad while doing it, but honestly hate catching up and have had no one to cover my work for 5 years…
Kirby
Politicker
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Sales Representative
I have, but it was just to see if any deals closed. Checked it once a day. Ended up hitting quota while doing nothing on vacation. It was a good feeling :)
TheOverTaker
Politicker
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Senior Account Executive
Feel like anything that pressing can be accomplished between my phone and someone to cover me from work. No laptop unless it serves me drinks
FromaBlankPerspective
Politicker
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District Manager
I always bring it, but I don't always open it. I get anxious that a prospect is going to need something I cannot access from my phone, and I am a control freak so I don't trust anyone else to get it for me. This is a character flaw and I don't recommend it, haha
goose
Politicker
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Sales Executive
The more work I can do on vacation the more vacations I can take.  It's always in the carry-on.
cw95
Politicker
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Sales Development Lead
No need for the laptop when all my insecurities are in my phone!
WomenWantMeFishFearMe
Politicker
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AM
It depends on the length and how much I'd use my laptop. Like for a half hour meeting on a 3 week long vacation, I may pop in and listen with my camera off. If I'm gone for less than 5 days though, shit can wait.
Clashingsoulsspell
Politicker
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ISR
Both base and OTE jump are significant. That’s a plus for the new role. But, consider that public company vs startup are very different. Since you’re still getting comfortable with a closing role, coaching may be important to you, which you’re more likely to get from senior AEs and management at your current firm.
MR.StretchISR
Politicker
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ISR
Finally consider that you are going to a startup, if things go very good the small company might skyrocket and you will grow with it, however if things go bad the company might even close. It’s not going to be as stable as your current job. That’s why the pay is better, it has more risk. Are you willing to take that?
CadenceCombat
Tycoon
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Account Executive
Dont do it!

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