Work and Travel Balance

5 Tips for Managers to go on Vacation without Work Stress

by Gina on August 1, 2012 · 0 comments

Leave the Office Behind and Prepared When I went to Europe a few years ago, I literally had a minor breakdown the night before I left. It was 11:30pm. My taxi was coming to take me to the airport at 4am. Tom was already in Europe for a work trip and I was meeting him [...]

Back to Work Blues

by Gina on July 24, 2012 · 4 comments

Heading Back to Work after Vacation… Dealing with Post Vacation Work Restlessness One of my favorite restaurants in Istanbul – Wishing this was my office today. Today is my fourth day back in the office after my honeymoon. I’m having a hard time getting back into the swing of things this time. Maybe it’s because [...]

Unlimited Vacation Time = Better Results

by Gina on April 19, 2012 · 4 comments

Unlimited Vacation Time Policies – Yes, they really exist and a new investigation finds they increase productivity in the workplace. I love my career; the rush I get from negotiating a lower contract for a new banner ad, the thrill I get from reading a report and realizing the ROAS on a new search campaign [...]

Around the World in…Maybe Never?

by Gina on January 29, 2012 · 10 comments

Realizing an around the world trip was something probably not in my future was an acceptance that gradually came upon me, as if my mind knew I needed time to absorb this fact ever so slowly or I might go into shock. I’ve dreamed of packing my backpack and heading out into the world for [...]

Get More Vacation Time to Travel

by Gina on January 25, 2012 · 1 comment

How much vacation time do you have? If you’re like most Americans…probably not enough. Two weeks is standard in the 50 states, and if one of your loves in life is exploring the world, this is definitely not enough time. If putting in a different form of two weeks is not an option, here are [...]