We dont choose not too, employers just dont give holidays off anymore.
The average American worker takes less vacation time than a medieval peasant
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Almost every country in the world has a better vacation system and belief system related to work values than the US.
I remember the first times in Europe, and girls asking me, how long I was on vacation for, and I was like 2 weeks, and they were on their 4th week of traveling.
Over here, 2 weeks is like a serious vacation. And I don't even answer to anybody, but the culture of work and money is so embedded in me, sometimes I don't even notice. Anything more than 2 weeks I feel like I am losing too much, while not making anything, I need to get back!
I remember the first times in Europe, and girls asking me, how long I was on vacation for, and I was like 2 weeks, and they were on their 4th week of traveling.
Over here, 2 weeks is like a serious vacation. And I don't even answer to anybody, but the culture of work and money is so embedded in me, sometimes I don't even notice. Anything more than 2 weeks I feel like I am losing too much, while not making anything, I need to get back!
That's so shyte man, we have a lot of problems in this country but at least I'm legally entitled to nearly 6 weeks of holidays.
Kyle C. Barker
Migos VERZUZ Mahalia Jackson
Kyle C. Barker
Migos VERZUZ Mahalia Jackson
Very true. I have over 250 hours of vacation time at the moment and u I don't even consider myself hardcore.
That's not the point
We good, but, we've got a fight
I'm just tired of us thinking we're gonna pay our way out of this when when don't have nothing because the US gov't ain't paid up yet
DonKnock
KPJ Gonna Save Us
Nah, its because we have a shytty healthcare system and artificially stagnated wages.
People work more and more effectively, but since wages are still stuck at 1970's rates (adjusting for inflation) the benefits from this hard, efficient work is not being properly compensated. Also, many people work jobs the they have no enjoyment in or keep working when they should be retired due to destructively inflated medical costs.
Another factor is the sheer pressure and fear that many employees face, as they know they are easily replaceable for less money, so any "weakness" like taking vacation is seen as risky.
Not a team player
Not dedicated
Just doesn't have what it takes
People are working 60 hour work weeks, afraid they will lose stature or be looked as disposable, when revenues drop, or shareholders need a a stock jump.
Not a team player
Not dedicated
Just doesn't have what it takes
People are working 60 hour work weeks, afraid they will lose stature or be looked as disposable, when revenues drop, or shareholders need a a stock jump.
Kyle C. Barker
Migos VERZUZ Mahalia Jackson
I agree with you. My bad for the vague smiley.
Just acknowledging the truth in your post about how we gotta fight for ours.
afterlife2009
Superstar
i'm tired of the billionaire company bootlicking 
JoogJoint
In my own league.
I currently work full time and I have ZERO vacation time. It's f_cked up. I'm applying to other jobs though. 
88m3
Fast Money & Foreign Objects
Broke Wave
The GOAT
I wanted to quote you on the life expentancy thing. It’s misleading. If you made it past being a child and dying, you actually lived to about 70 in the Middle Ages. Google it but it’s pretty strange.
