This is something I did not do for the longest time. Now, if I expect to be unavailable for a bit (call it at least two days), I enable my away message.
You will find this option at the bottom of your profile page. You can enable it for "until further notice" or for a set of dates. While it is enabled, your messages area on the top left of your member area will show a notice in bold that your away message is enabled.
I have begun doing this because I treat this as my job and I have repeat clients who sometimes send me direct orders. It is a courtesy to let people know that I am unavailable for a time and it allows me to schedule some time off without fretting about clients so much.
You will find this option at the bottom of your profile page. You can enable it for "until further notice" or for a set of dates. While it is enabled, your messages area on the top left of your member area will show a notice in bold that your away message is enabled.
I have begun doing this because I treat this as my job and I have repeat clients who sometimes send me direct orders. It is a courtesy to let people know that I am unavailable for a time and it allows me to schedule some time off without fretting about clients so much.
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