A recent study revealed employees are increasingly “quiet vacationing” while working remote jobs.
According to Pew Research Center, workers are taking advantage of not being in the office by taking secret vacations.
Quiet vacationers take mini-vacations while on the clock, making it seem like they’re working the entire time.
Many associate quiet vacationing with Gen Z. However, data from a recent Harris Poll survey indicates this has been trending across all age groups.
Almost 1,200 employed workers surveyed were found to have taken a quarter of unauthorized time off from work.
But why does this happen? Many employees think using all their vacation days will signal laziness.
Consequently, quiet vacationers work around it and don´t put themselves in a position of vulnerability.
More than half of Americans in 2018 gave up their paid time off, amounting to nearly 768 million days of unused vacation time.
Taking a real vacation can not only improve mental well-being but also help with long-term health.
According to the National Health Institute, vacationing minimizes risks of neurological disorders like dementia.
Vacation typically allows people to reset their sleep patterns and alleviate stress.
Researchers found taking time off can increase the chances of a promotion or a raise, and boost productivity.
