diff --git a/bundles/backup-client/files/generate-backup b/bundles/backup-client/files/generate-backup
index b95bab4..b467894 100644
--- a/bundles/backup-client/files/generate-backup
+++ b/bundles/backup-client/files/generate-backup
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ do_backup() {
         if [[ $exitcode != 0 ]] && [[ $exitcode != 24 ]]
         then
             rsync_errorcodes_for_this_path+=" $exitcode"
+            sleep 30
         else
             backup_has_successfully_run="yes"
             break