diff --git a/examples/relay_radio/MyMesh.cpp b/examples/relay_radio/MyMesh.cpp
index ead3594..7955d18 100644
--- a/examples/relay_radio/MyMesh.cpp
+++ b/examples/relay_radio/MyMesh.cpp
@@ -2297,7 +2297,9 @@ bool MyMesh::advert() {
 
 // To check if there is pending work
 bool MyMesh::hasPendingWork() const {
-  return _mgr->getOutboundTotal() > 0 || dirty_contacts_expiry != 0;
+  return _mgr->getOutboundTotal() > 0
+    || dirty_contacts_expiry != 0
+    || millisHasNowPassed(_next_advert_ms);
 }
 
 float MyMesh::readTemperature() {