🗓️ Time Off (Vacation Mode)

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What is Time Off?

Time Off lets you schedule periods when an earner will not be expected to complete their recurring tasks. During time off, all recurring tasks are automatically skipped without breaking streaks or applying penalties.

Perfect for:

💡 Key Benefit: Streaks are protected during time off! If an earner has a 30-streak and goes on vacation for a week, they will still have their streak when they return.

How Time Off Looks

When an earner has active time off, you will see indicators throughout the app:

🏖️ Vacation Banner

A banner shows on the earner card indicating they are on time off.

📋 Tasks Hidden

Recurring tasks do not appear during time off - no pressure to complete them.

🔥 Streaks Protected

Existing streaks are frozen and resume when time off ends.

⚠️ No Penalties

Missed task penalties do not apply during time off periods.

Scheduling Time Off

Follow these steps to schedule time off for an earner:

1Go to Settings
Click the gear icon on the dashboard and enter your PIN.
2Find the Time Off Section
Scroll down to the "Time Off" section.
3Click "Schedule Time Off"
A form appears to create a new time off period.
4Fill in the Details
  • Earner: Select which earner this time off is for
  • Reason: Optional - add a note like "Spring Break" or "Sick"
  • Start Date: When time off begins
  • End Date: When time off ends (tasks resume the next day)
5Save
Click "Save" and the time off is scheduled. It will automatically activate on the start date.

What Happens During Time Off

📋 Recurring Tasks

All recurring tasks are automatically skipped. They will not appear on the dashboard.

✅ Quick Tasks

Quick tasks (one-time tasks) can still be completed if you want to award bonus points.

🎁 Rewards

Earners can still redeem rewards during time off using their existing points.

💰 Allowance

Scheduled allowance still gets awarded during time off (it is automatic, no action needed).

⚠️ Note: Time off only affects recurring tasks. If you want to completely pause an earner account, consider disabling them temporarily in the Manage Earners section instead.

Managing Time Off

From the Settings → Time Off section, you can:

💡 Tip: You can schedule time off in advance! Plan ahead for school breaks, holidays, or family trips.

Time Off vs. Disabling an Earner

Not sure which to use? Here is the difference:

🗓️ Time Off

Use for: Temporary breaks (vacations, sick days)
Tasks: Skipped automatically
Streaks: Protected
Points: Can still earn/redeem
Duration: Has end date

🚫 Disable Earner

Use for: Long-term removal
Tasks: Completely hidden
Streaks: Reset when re-enabled
Points: Preserved but cannot use
Duration: Until manually re-enabled

Tier Availability

Time Off is available on all subscription tiers:

🆓 Free

Schedule time off for your earners. Basic functionality included.

⭐ Basic

Same as Free - schedule time off as needed.

👑 Plus

Same functionality - time off works the same on all tiers.

Common Questions

What if I forget to schedule time off?

You can add time off retroactively! If you are already on vacation, schedule time off with today date as the start. Past missed tasks will not be affected, but future tasks during the time off period will be skipped.

Can I schedule overlapping time off periods?

Yes, but it is not necessary. If you have time off from Feb 1-7 and want to extend it, just edit the existing time off to change the end date.

What happens to streaks if time off is deleted?

If you delete a time off period that is currently active, tasks will resume immediately. Any tasks missed during the deleted time off period may affect streaks retroactively.

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