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"Quiet Vacationing: The New Work Trend Frustrating Bosses"

Millennials are increasingly engaging in "quiet vacationing," where they take time off without informing their bosses, facilitated by remote work arrangements. This trend stems from anxiety about requesting PTO in a competitive work environment. A Harris Poll found that 37% of millennial workers have done this, and nearly half of all respondents feel anxious about asking for time off. Employers can address this by encouraging and mandating PTO usage.

1 year ago•Source: New York Post

Millennials Embrace 'Quiet Vacationing' to Avoid PTO Requests

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2.26 min•1 year ago

Millennials Embrace 'Quiet Vacationing' to Avoid PTO Requests

Millennials are adopting a new practice called 'quiet vacationing,' where they take unofficial time off without informing their bosses to achieve better work-life balance. This trend is a response to the high percentage of employees, especially among Gen Z and millennials, who don't take all their paid time off. Unlike 'quiet quitting,' which involves doing only the minimum job requirements, 'quiet vacationing' involves discreetly taking breaks while maintaining the appearance of being active at work.

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