Jacob Wells: My never ending job keeps never ending and I’ve made it clear I’m traveling at the end of the month. How do I finish up my job or not finish it and have them hit me up for freelance work while I’m abroad, but not be upset at me when I inevitably leave.

• When reaching out cold, earn the conversation by leading with value, asking better questions, and letting them invite the call instead of chasing their time.
• Flip the script and plan work around life by clarifying non-negotiables before committing to timelines or opportunities.
• When approaching an important decision with a sense of urgency, ask yourself, “Will this matter in 5 years?”
• Consider this as a relatively low stakes opportunity for you to practice the art of scheduling your work around your life.
• Reiterate your excitement and provide more value, but confidently state your boundaries and constraints, and let them choose how to proceed.
• Define success for your trip, whether getting most of the experience or having some work lined up, but allow yourself to disconnect first and see how it feels.

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