We go from theme-park chaos to a practical talk on how teams handle time off when a key person disappears for two weeks. We share what employees can do to protect their work, and what managers can do to build redundancy without burning out the team.

• debating what happens when a critical specialist takes time off 
• giving enough notice and setting expectations before PTO 
• using signatures, statuses, calendars, and handoffs for clear communication 
• documenting workflows and access so coverage is possible 
• cross-training and runbooks as a path to promotability 
• manager options: step in, delegate as growth, or coach better planning 
• avoiding “I’ll do it my way” coverage that creates hidden chaos 

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