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Repeat after me: I do not owe anyone summer labor just because I’m good at my job.

If you’re asked to “just look over” someone’s cousin’s homework this break, feel free to smile, sip your iced coffee, and let your Out-of-Office Ritual do the talking.

1. Write this down: “My mind is currently out-of-office. Please try again in August.”
2. Stick it to your fridge, mirror, or laptop.
3. Turn off one school-related ping: email, calendar, or that app.
4. Tuck your teacher bag in a closet. Hide the lanyard. Close the planner.
5. Stand tall and say:
🗣️ “I’m off duty. Fully, freely, finally.”
This simple ritual signals to your brain: “Break mode is safe.”

💬 What’s the wildest thing someone’s asked you to do on break? Drop it below. Let’s laugh (and commiserate)