According to the Glassdoor report, 66% of Americans say that they work during their vacations.
Most full-time jobs offer paid vacations, usually one to two weeks. Deciding when to take this vacation can be a bit tricky. When there are no blackout dates to guide you, and no detectable pattern in sales trends that can alert your boss to a potential rush, how do you know when to take a break?
Your body tells you.
#1. No longer enthusiastic about your work
If you’re not as excited to get into work on a Monday morning as you once were, or you exhausted and drained after only a few hours at work, you probably need a break.
We all experience these symptoms from time to time. But if you’re constantly consumed by these emotions, it’s time to take a break. By taking a few days off, you’ll feel more invigorated and motivated when you go back into work.
#2. Felling of fatigue throughout the day
Many people feel fatigued throughout the day, and this is normal. Feeling fatigued all the time is a different story. If you wake up in the morning and can’t seem to shake that first-light feeling, it may be time to get a doctor’s note.
#3. Feeling yourself isn’t working anymore
If you find yourself increasingly bored with your position, even when you’re making money, consider asking your boss for a few days off. If you’re not required to take your full vacation time, don’t. In a few days when you come back, if you still want to quit, start looking for other work and collect your vacation time on your last paycheck.
#4. You’ve been feeling under stress
If your job is causing you more stress than your family can alleviate, take a break. Remember, you’re working for your family, not your boss, and if your job is causing you to push them away, it’s time to part with it for a while. For this situation, take the full stretch.
#5. You’re feeling negative
Depression is normal, but if you’re in a position where it’s hard to get up in the morning knowing that you need to go to work, take some time off to fix your house or spend time with the family.
#6. You Have Trouble Sleeping
Excessive stress and burnout can increase the chances of sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.It might be because your mind is constantly running with worries related to work or family responsibilities.
#7. You’re Making Mistakes
Workplace errors are often the result of chronic stress. This can be problematic for your reputation and job security or, depending on your line of work, potentially deadly to those around you. Your performance at work may start to slip as this narrowed focus impairs your memory as well as your problem solving and decision-making skills.
#8. Disconnected from your loved ones and friends
When we’re indulged with pressure from work, school, or other obligations, it can start to really take a toll on the personal relationships we have in our lives. Overworked people tend to end up feeling consumed by work—and that often makes it hard to keep friendships alive.
In conclusion
Alternatively, take a vacation when you’re feeling your best to keep the positive attitude going. People don’t consider taking vacations when they can handle the workload, but coming back with a smile can lead to more time off in the long run.
