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Topic: Vacations
Why
7 types of rest https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/
Gives you energy for the next crunch
Stepping back provides perspective
Preparing the team for unexpected absences


Why not
Can lose context
Missed opportunities
Slipped deadlines


How to set up the perfect vacation
Handing off responsibility
Documenting code
Decide how much to work on vacation


How to be on vacation
Pre-cation
Handling crises / unexpected events
Post-cation


How to come back from vacation
Create email filters / smart folders
Skim new pull requests / scrum documents
Review chat logs 


Types of vacations
1-3 days: delay results
1-2 weeks: Deputize
3+ weeks: Replace


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