RollOverBeethoven

Commercial Director

I've a 2 week break before I join the next company. What should I do??

I've recently finished with a company and have 2 weeks until I join my next. This is the first 2 week 'unemployed' break I've had in a while. I'm curious what everyone here would do to 1) - vent the stress out from your last job. 2) - get your head ready for the next.

And yes, I know 2 weeks isn't a lot.

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antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

Take the first week and go on a raging bender and then the second week to get back to normal and ready for the new job. lmao JK

But for real, have some fun before you get stressed out again.

1nbatopshotfan

Politicker

Sales

What’s your relationship status? Single no kids is easier to plan. If I were in that boat I’d check Google flights for a cheap flight to some awesome location for 3 or 4 days. Depending on where you are you can get to some awesome spots for very cheap.

If you have kids, spend it with them. Plan something special.

RollOverBeethoven

Contributor

Commercial Director

In between - relationship, no kids.

Was planning on driving up to the mountains in Wales (uk based) and just wandering there for a day or two.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Absolutely! Take time for yourself.

I'd definitely do something I've wanted to do but didn't have the time to do before.

You have good flights out of the UK to all kinds of exotic locations, too. Any interest in visiting outside the UK?

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Decompress. Relax. Reset. Seriously take this time for you.

butwhy

Politicker

Solutions Engineer

I have never done this and always wanted to! I would probably spend the first two or three days just doing absolutely NOTHING. Like sit your ass on the couch, watch Netflix, and let all the stress out of your body. The rest of the first week I would do a staycation in my city - go to some of the parks, go on a hike one day, go to a restaurant for lunch instead of dinner on the water, etc etc. The second week I would slowly ramp into getting ready for a new grind - read a book tangentially related to the new gig or something like Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck (FANTASTIC book) that gets your mind open and ready. Start exercising, eating well, getting sleep, moderate drinking, and finish every darn thing on a to-do list from the last couple years.

RollOverBeethoven

Contributor

Commercial Director

Yeah - had a similar idea.

4am bedtime & Ps5 week 1
10pm bedtime & a book week 2

JustGonnaSendIt

Politicker

Burn Towns, Get Money

Last time I changed jobs, this is exactly what I did.

I shut of my phone and just loafed around for a few days soaking in the childlike freedom from responsibility. Then I did some hiking, went for a few long drives, enjoyed being free in the middle of the day by eating out a few times (and day drinking).

Then actually took the time to knock out small to-do's, reinforce my exercise habit, and set up a new set of boundaries for my new gig before starting.

thedue

Valued Contributor

VP of Sales

destress, take care of @RollOverBeethoven... self-care started in the sales industry btw!

If you start getting board on day 12, open any of the pre-read, HR bs and get your mind right...

Otherwise, come in with a loaded and cocked gun!

saaskicker

Celebrated Contributor

Enterprise AE

i'd be on the golf course or traveling.

Jr7

Politicker

Travel to some place that you have wanted to go and you have not been able to because of your work.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

And with no urgent emails to read and attend to...heaven!

Fenderbaum

Politicker

Retired Choirboy🪕

Binge watch something for the first week, then slowly get pumped in the second week so you'll be ready for your next venture.

jefe

Arsonist

🍁

Have some fun, relax, take care of a few adult things, and rest up while staying active.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

2 weeks isnt alot???? the most ive ever had is 2 days and thats because it was a weekend!

nice work for being able to do this!

Do things that make you happy.

if it was me?

1. Tennis
2. trips out with the fam
3. Lawn care
4. Tennis
5. chilling

RollOverBeethoven

Contributor

Commercial Director

And maybe some tennis?

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

😂 ill take ALL of the tennis please

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

Sales Rep

Maybe travel/do some home renovation while you have the time

Thatsalesdude

Politicker

Account Executive

I usually catch up on movies I didnt really have time to watch and just do stuff that makes me happy. That way when I do start at the new company i'm fresh and ready to go.

detectivegibbles

Politicker

Sales Director

Ton of self-work. Do the things you LOVE. Take a road trip to something within 3-6 hours driving you've wanted to.

I'd be all about getting some cool experiences in ASAP!

JustGonnaSendIt

Politicker

Burn Towns, Get Money

I would shut off my phone and go drive aimlessly for a few days. Then come back and do those little organizational projects that always get de-prioritized at home when you don't want to devote the last 5% of your brainpower after a long day / week at work.

HappyGilmore

Politicker

Account Executive

Decompress, get ready for the next role, dive into your hobbies and spending time with your family/friends before jumping back in.

SDM

Politicker

Sales development manager

Take a vacation or brush up your skills

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I've a 2 week break before I join the next company. What should I do??

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