The law, the Presidential Transition Improvement Act, states that the GSA must begin the transition within five days of the election — and must do so for both candidates if neither has conceded.

Abraham will not start the transition work until he leaves the State Department. He is expected to leave his ambassador job soon and move back to Washington.

Create a Transition Plan If you can, sit down with your supervisor or HR representative and create a transition plan that outlines what returning to the office will look like for you.