Over a year ago, I sustained an injury in my home gym due to a faulty piece of equipment. It resulted in me tearing three of the four tendons that make up the rotator cuff, with the fourth partially torn but still holding on. Despite not being a fan of the idea of surgery, the pain and burning sensation at night have made me decide to go through with it to improve my quality of life. The surgery is scheduled for March 31st, and the question now is, how do I manage my voiceover (VO) business during the eight-week recovery period while still working a full-time job and running two side gigs in VO and acting?
Regarding my full-time job, taking six weeks of short-term disability/leave should be doable, and I may even be able to return to work before then. However, my VO work is a different story. I plan to be upfront with my clients, letting them know what’s going on and how long I’ll be out. While some may not wait for my return, I’m confident that most will appreciate the courtesy and will work with me again when I’m back. The key is to be a phenomenal person to work with, creating not just loyal clients but fanatical ones who won’t want to work with anyone else.
To ensure a smooth transition, I’ll be preparing for the surgery by lining up all out-of-studio notifications, emailing those with whom I have a more direct relationship, and over-communicating about what’s going on in my world and when they can expect me back. This will help me manage my VO business during my recovery period and ensure that my clients know what’s going on every step of the way.
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