Got a sore throat and a low grade fever, but too much to do at work to stay home and rest? You’re not alone! But you’ve got a little less company now than you did in years past. 🤔
Everyone works for their Paychecks, but more people than ever before are questioning if the grind is all it’s cracked up to be. Should you take that time off, or go another time around the track without a pit stop?
Here are Five Fast Facts on taking time off:
- 🤢 Rearview Mirror - In the past, typical workers were loyal to their jobs, pushing through tough times and rarely calling in sick (even if they should have). This is the most common attitude in Baby Boomers.
- ☹️ One-Way Street - Sadly, those jobs haven’t always seen it the same way. Sometimes businesses have to let people go, but there’s very little – translation: none – loyalty from most businesses toward their employees. Often, those most loyal, long-standing employees lose the most – like logged sick or vacation days – precisely because they’ve dug in and been so dedicated, and they evaporate when they get let go. 🤬
- ⚠️ Signs Of Caution - American productivity – the best in the world – depends on workers being readily available, highly motivated, and dialed in. This is exactly how it’s been for decades, but that trend is shifting since the pandemic. It also causes regrets later in life, apparently. “I wish I’d spent more time at work!” said no old person ever.
- 👀 Taking A Detour - From 2019-2023, there’s been a 55% increase in sick days, and the biggest driver of that eye-popping increase comes from workers under age 35. Seems they’ve noticed just how loyal their companies were to their parents and grandparents…
- ⚖️ In All Things… - Balance! Sure, it’s important to work hard, do a great job at your job, and provide for your family. But it seems the mindset has shifted a bit to maybe having a more realistic level of dedication to one’s company, more in line with how the company views them.
🔥Bottom line: Everyone has to plot their own course. But the younger generations seem to have moved to a better balance between working for their retirement years and being healthy and happy enough to enjoy them when they get there. After all, what good is a Paycheck if you’re not around to spend it? So maybe take that time off and go do something fun!
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