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Should I go back to work tomorrow?

Engineer

Engineer

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Well, been on vacation for 9 days (5 business and 4 weekend days). After putting in serious overtime this year, should I go back tomorrow or not?

I'm about 5 week behind right now, but had to get out of there. I have 8 days of vacation left and won't use but one or two days every now and then from here untill the first of the year.

What say you?
 
Originally posted by: Engineer
Well, been on vacation for 9 days (5 business and 4 weekend days). After putting in serious overtime this year, should I go back tomorrow or not?

I'm about 5 week behind right now, but had to get out of there. I have 8 days of vacation left and won't use but one or two days every now and then from here untill the first of the year.

What say you?
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I've been on vacation the exact same time and I'm going back tomorrow.
 
Originally posted by: Linflas
Originally posted by: Engineer
Well, been on vacation for 9 days (5 business and 4 weekend days). After putting in serious overtime this year, should I go back tomorrow or not?

I'm about 5 week behind right now, but had to get out of there. I have 8 days of vacation left and won't use but one or two days every now and then from here untill the first of the year.

What say you?
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I've been on vacation the exact same time and I'm going back tomorrow.
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I've worked nearly 1,000 hours of overtime this year. Doesn't that mean I should get a few more off? 🙁
 
Originally posted by: chuckywang
What the hell. What kind of job lets you come and go as you please.
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One where I told them that I would be back "sometime" this week. Also, one that would shut down the plant if I got pissed and quit! 😛
 
I know the hours you've been working, and I think you know that I go through much of the same. 80-100 hour work weeks really take their toll, but its insidiousness is well hid until you find your downtime. You feel like you're handling it well while you're doing it, but once you first find your downtime... well, you're burnt; the full affect of all those crazy hours take their toll.

That's my take anyway, and I say that out of experience. Your hesitation, however slight, seems to me to be an indication of potential burnout (if that's not it already). If you have any hesitation I would take the extra time, because in the end it will be worth it. Next time I would try taking time off at more regular intervals even if it's just a day, because that can help stave off the the rate of burnout.

IMO!
 
Originally posted by: Descartes
I know the hours you've been working, and I think you know that I go through much of the same. 80-100 hour work weeks really take their toll, but its insidiousness is well hid until you find your downtime. You feel like you're handling it well while you're doing it, but once you first find your downtime... well, you're burnt; the full affect of all those crazy hours take their toll.

That's my take anyway, and I say that out of experience. Your hesitation, however slight, seems to me to be an indication of potential burnout (if that's not it already). If you have any hesitation I would take the extra time, because in the end it will be worth it. Next time I would try taking time off at more regular intervals even if it's just a day, because that can help stave off the the rate of burnout.

IMO!
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I am leaning that way right now. I enjoy the job, but the hours and the workload (especially what is waiting for me) is sometimes a pain (money is alright though).

And back to the above question on "come and go as you please", I have a great manager that refuses to babysit his employees. He works on a well established honor system and is project orientated, not work hours orientated. He expects the job to be done (if reasonable) and is rewarding to those who get the job done. If I feel like taking off, I simply don't show up and send an e-mail. Because of the hours that many of us put in on the jobs and the quality that we typically produce, this typically never becomes an issue at all. Actually, it's a very good job (although it would be better if the plant floor was air conditioned (temp. gets above 100 often right now! 🙁 ))

 
Originally posted by: sonz70
Do you still feel burnt out? if you do, take a few more days, if not, than head back 🙂
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Not really burned out, but not anxious to get started on the mountain of work. One day might make the difference. The poll above doesn't give me much slack though! 😛
 
Originally posted by: sonz70
Do you still feel burnt out? if you do, take a few more days, if not, than head back 🙂
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If he's asking the question he still is. Even if he weren't I would still suggest a few more days. You simply can't afford to be reactive to your personal condition when it comes to useful work, because it affects a lot more than your livelihood.

If you're reacting it's too late, and that's applied inversely; in other words, if you immediately go back after feeling a little better from a burnout you're reacting to that new condition. A gradual buildup is necessary because otherwise the burnout will come quicker next time. You can see the pattern.
 
Originally posted by: Engineer
Originally posted by: Descartes
I know the hours you've been working, and I think you know that I go through much of the same. 80-100 hour work weeks really take their toll, but its insidiousness is well hid until you find your downtime. You feel like you're handling it well while you're doing it, but once you first find your downtime... well, you're burnt; the full affect of all those crazy hours take their toll.

That's my take anyway, and I say that out of experience. Your hesitation, however slight, seems to me to be an indication of potential burnout (if that's not it already). If you have any hesitation I would take the extra time, because in the end it will be worth it. Next time I would try taking time off at more regular intervals even if it's just a day, because that can help stave off the the rate of burnout.

IMO!
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I am leaning that way right now. I enjoy the job, but the hours and the workload (especially what is waiting for me) is sometimes a pain (money is alright though).

And back to the above question on "come and go as you please", I have a great manager that refuses to babysit his employees. He works on a well established honor system and is project orientated, not work hours orientated. He expects the job to be done (if reasonable) and is rewarding to those who get the job done. If I feel like taking off, I simply don't show up and send an e-mail. Because of the hours that many of us put in on the jobs and the quality that we typically produce, this typically never becomes an issue at all. Actually, it's a very good job (although it would be better if the plant floor was air conditioned (temp. gets above 100 often right now! 🙁 ))
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Based on that I might have to relax my views for your situation. It seems like you're in an environment conducive to productivity and overall project participant satisfaction, and I find those best for recovering from dismal conditions.
 
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