It’s a day off for Redgate today. This is our annual wellbeing day, where everyone gets the day off.

Well, not everyone, but anyone that has to work today gets to take another day off. I missed last year’s day because of travel and commitments, but I managed to take a day off later in the year.

For me, I was coaching in Orlando this weekend at the 2026 Sunshine Classic Girls Junior National Qualifier with my wife. Actually, I was the assistant to the assistant coach, so I was really there supporting my wife and cheerleading for the young ladies. We stayed an extra day for a cheaper flight, and to unwind a bit. The timing worked out, so I don’t use a vacation day today, though I did last Friday, which was the first day of the tournament.

This is a relatively new perk, just a few years old, but I’m proud that Redgate tries to support and care for employees in different ways. The company has always recognized that balance in life is important and we need time away from work. We work hard when we’re working, so we need breaks.

It’s a travel day, but these three day tournaments are long and tiring. It’s nice to have a day to unwind before getting back to it tomorrow.