Quiet Vacationing: New Viral Workplace Trend 

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28 May 2024

Post-pandemic, traditional office norms are being continuously redefined, and millennials have now introduced a new method to maintain work-life balance

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The latest trend, known as “quiet vacationing”, involves taking time off under the guise of working remotely and it is especially gaining popularity among millennials

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According to a recent Harris Poll of 1,170 employed US adults, 37% of millennial workers said they took time off without informing their bosses

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This trend isn't driven by rebellion. Instead, it reflects the pressure millennials feel in today's competitive job market

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Millennials, who comprise 40% of the workforce, often avoid requesting vacation time for fear of being perceived as slackers, the chief strategy officer at the Harris Poll explained

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Nearly half of all survey respondents, including 61% of millennials and 58% of Gen Z, said they felt anxious about asking for personal time off (PTO), per the poll 

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The survey also noted that 80% of US employees don't take all their PTO, with Gen Z and millennial employees being the primary contributors to this statistic 

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Quiet vacationing is just one of several tactics millennials employ to maintain the facade of productivity

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Others include "mouse-jiggling" software to appear active on communication platforms like Slack or sending messages outside work hours to simulate overtime effort

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