4 Strategies for Requesting Time Off Without Feeling Guilty
August 2, 2022 | Employees
Have you ever had a big event coming up, maybe a wedding or a specific holiday, and you were so excited for it. But then you felt a wave of anxiety when you submitted your request for time off, and you were wracked with such guilt that you could only semi-enjoy the occasion?
You aren’t the only one.
Far from it, in fact, this study revealed that over 50 percent of Americans never use their paid-time off (PTO). When broken down further that is over 700 million unused vacation days annually.
That means over 50 percent of the working class in our country are not giving themselves permission to attend social gatherings, celebrate religious days or holidays or even to simply rest and recharge.
There are many different reasons why someone would choose not to take advantage of the PTO they’re granted by their employer. In this article, we’re going to specifically focus on those who avoid or procrastinate requesting time off due to guilt.