diff --git a/examples/companion_radio/MyMesh.cpp b/examples/companion_radio/MyMesh.cpp
index 22770b80..f1804219 100644
--- a/examples/companion_radio/MyMesh.cpp
+++ b/examples/companion_radio/MyMesh.cpp
@@ -2225,5 +2225,5 @@ bool MyMesh::advert() {
 
 // To check if there is pending work
 bool MyMesh::hasPendingWork() const {
-  return _mgr->getOutboundTotal() > 0;
+  return _mgr->getOutboundTotal() > 0 || dirty_contacts_expiry != 0;
 }