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The Workaholics Guide to Relaxing on Vacation - Business Travel Life

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The Workaholics Guide to Relaxing on Vacation - Business Travel Life
A common misconception of business travel life is that it is like going on vacation. Most business trips are the exact opposite, and most business travelers are workaholics. After a long day of travel or work, the average road warrior returns to their hotel room and logs an hour or six in front of a laptop or tablet.

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Tips To Prepare For Vacations

  • Give yourself enough time to complete the work you have committed to before you leave and don’t take on new projects.
  • Delegate important tasks to someone capable a...

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Tips For During Your Vacation

  • Scan your email occasionally to reassure yourself that nothing catastrophic is happening in your absence.
  • Try some activities, maybe something new, so you can have so muc...

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Tips For Your Return From Vacation

  • Get to your inbox first as it will allow you to prioritize your tasks properly.
  • Try to keep away from the office or commitments at least for your first day so you will be...

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