As a business owner it’s easy to feel like your work is never done – because no matter how much you do, there is always more that could theoretically be done. Many business owners we’ve spoken with also feel that they have a responsibility to be available to their team and that if they step away they are putting an undue burden on their team. So, we wanted to hear from a broad range of business owners on whether they take vacations and we’ve shared some of their responses below.

Carly SSablotnyy

I think something very important to consider is vacations when entering the real estate industry. While I CAN travel as often as I choose, I really cannot take a full ‘day off’ I will still have to ensure that showings covered and respond to texts and emails. Read more>>

Kaushay Ford

Yes, and no! I’ve found that since starting a business, I take a lot of trips, but not necessarily vacations. It’s very unlikely that I’m truly unplugging from work when I’m on trips. My husband and I try to travel internationally at least once per year and domestically two to three times to see family and be tourists! But, I’ve never truly taken a vacation where I wasn’t still working. Read more>>

Marian Diop

Vacations are a must. As a creative, its especially important to recharge with attention seeing the world in a different way, getting new ideas, and having new experiences. Vacations allow you to step away from daily activities and any ruts that have developed and make new memories. Read more>>

Brittanie Harbick

Yes, I absolutely take vacations! Vacations are important to me for many reasons. Personally, they provide a break from routine and help me recharge and relax. They also provide new experiences and opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally. Read more>>

Jonathan Marzolla

yes- i think rest is extremely important for the creative output. the hustle culture is not one that i’m interested in. it leads to burn out and bad work. Read more>>

Carrie Green-Zinn

Yes, I most certainly take vacations, both literally and figuratively! This is at the root of my becoming a travel blogger. Since a very early age, I’ve had a strong wanderlust instilled in me by my mother. I remember gazing out my bedroom window, seeing a hill just a few streets away. At the time, I imagined it was a foreign land that I dreamed I could visit someday! Read more>>

Gary Randall

In my past vacations were to places that were close to Nature and away from places that gather people. Being a photographer whose primary purpose is to create images of Nature, I spent a lot of time at places where I’d be taking vacations to otherwise. I don’t feel compelled to escape my “job”. Read more>>

Jenn Baljko

Yes!! Taking vacations vital to replenishing my creativity, filling my fierceness cup and connecting with the world. Read more>>