torontowarroomrep

Account Executive

Why does taking vacation feel like you're being huge inconvenience to the company?

Everyone has vacation time to use, why is it that when you go or return from it it's like you've intentionally screwed up the team your on or the company itself? And let's not even pretend that your quota would be adjusted for a lengthy time off during a month 😂

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poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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Took a 2-week honeymoon; my CEO threatened to fire me on day 6 because he didn't realize how much work my job was (that he was willing to take on while I was out). I turned it around with a "and you wonder why I need 2 weeks". Never gave me shit again.

someoneinsales

Tycoon

Director of Sales

If anyone threatened to fire me while I was on PTO because they thought that covering my position was too hard, I would be demanding a raise and more equity.

torontowarroomrep

Politicker

Account Executive

Wow love that!

happyhunter

Politicker

spittin' sunshine

And two weeks is hardly any time off at all in the scheme of things!!!

someoneinsales

Tycoon

Director of Sales

I’ve had 3 kids…..well my wife did the hard work and I sat there saying motivational movie quotes, but that doesn’t matter. Taking time off for paternity leave, my old bosses made me feel so guilty for not working. I felt so behind when I came back. It was awful. Management and leaders need to do a better job by showing it’s okay or proving it’s okay to take time off. Better yet, make it mandatory for 2 weeks off a year.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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No one has the power to make you feel any certain way without your consent. Remember that.

youKNOW

Politicker

Sales Manager

As the great Walter White said..."You're Goddamn Right..." 100% agree Fox.

privateryan

Politicker

Director of Sales

I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS!!

GrindingSales

Politicker

Account Executive

WCK already nailed it....I'll support his comment with people like to project their negative emotions on other people and for them a vacation is an easy target for them.

UrAssIsSaaS

Arsonist

SaaS Eater

Nothing is more important than your health, mental or physical. If you need time off take it. I hate to tell you(re boss) that the world and company will keep ticking along just fine if youre out for a couple weeks and miss your number.

Take your time, enjoy it, and fuck anyone that says otherwise.

SaaSam

Politicker

Account Executive

Totally depends on company culture. I've seen companies talking about mandatory PTO. The highest I saw was 25 days a year. Company I worked for a while back was awesome. Unlimited PTO and the CEO and COO made it clear to everyone on the team that if someone was taking PTO nobody was allowed to contact them about work.

happyhunter

Politicker

spittin' sunshine

That's how it should be everywhere! I hope over the next few years more companies sign on to this more and more

InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

Never feel bad about it. Take the time.

If companies wanted to be helpful they'd add quota relief during holidays. So ehh idgaf.

Beans

Big Shot

Enterprise Account Executive

Sounds toxic to have that being pushed on you.

LordBusiness

Politicker

Chief Revenue Officer

Take your vacation, enjoy it. I can assure you the world will continue to turn in your absence. To be candid, too often we over value our contribution to our company (its a pretty common mental "block"). As mentioned below, the company was fine and will be fine so enjoy your trip.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Ah, they're just jealous they didn't think to skate off to an exotic location and kick their feet up for a week or so.

Go, don't feel guilty, and enjoy.

DungeonsNDemos

Big Shot

Rolling 20's all day

The tough part sometimes is presenting sound logic to individuals who do not like to follow sound logic.
Irrational processes and expectations are way too common.

okaysalesman

Praised Answer

Account Executive

Matters on the culture. I have to beg for PTO and everytime I submit a request my boss needs a meeting to scrape off an hour here, and hour there. Literally is so toxic when your boss is asking you to work extra or take a day less.

happyhunter

Politicker

spittin' sunshine

That sounds literally horrible!!! I wouldn't be able to last a year in that environment. Good on you for fighting through it

okaysalesman

Praised Answer

Account Executive

Im barely fighting through it my mental health is gone. Been aggressively working on getting an offer at a few places - luckily I have a potential pending offers so hopefully will come through

happyhunter

Politicker

spittin' sunshine

They will!!!! Just keep pushing through and I know something will land. It's hard to prioritize mental health and something I struggle with but I'm always here if you need to vent. Tag me and let me know when you get a new job! We can celebrate together War Room style!!!!

okaysalesman

Praised Answer

Account Executive

Thanks you, you kind precious soul 🥺🥺🥺🥺😭

sellingsellssold

Politicker

SDR

If you have earned the vacation time then you should use it rather than lose it, as long as you check with your team or manager before then do not feel sorry!

IYNFYL

Politicker

Enterprise SaaS AE

I was told it wasn’t recommended to take off the last week of the quarter/month, however stopped giving a shit once upper management did the same thing!

FromaBlankPerspective

Politicker

District Manager

This is a company by company thing. My prior company was like this. It was like we were personally inconveniencing leadership by taking days off. It was terrible culture all around. The organization I am at now is far more encouraging about work/life balance and taking time off for yourself and family.

AnchorPoint

Politicker

Business Coach

That is simply poor leadership... find somewhere else to invest your time and energy.

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