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Quiet Vacationing

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work-culture1 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.

work-culture1 year ago

Millennials Embrace 'Quiet Vacationing' to Avoid PTO Requests

Millennials are increasingly taking "quiet vacations" by taking time off work without informing their employers, a trend revealed by a Harris Poll survey. This contrasts with Gen Z, who are more vocal about work-life balance issues. The survey also found that many American workers do not use all their PTO days due to work pressures and heavy workloads, with a significant number checking work emails and taking calls even while on vacation.