Work from home, remote workers, and those of us working in a hybrid work model often make the mistake of foregoing holiday paid time off. This time is usually needed to disconnect from work and enjoy holiday celebrations with family and friends.
A recent FinanceBuzz survey found that 61% of workers feel that as long as they are making more money they are willing to work through the holidays. The money might be good, but what about work-life balance? Employers have become accustomed to employees giving up their time, so in some industries employees are expected to complete work assignments during time off the clock.
Checking email or doing any work-related messaging during holiday paid time off constitutes work too! Don’t feel shamed about peeking, but to be your best when returning to work take the time to take care of yourself while you are away instead.
Remember when businesses opened on Thanksgiving Day for holiday shopping? This practice felt more like holiday paid time off being stolen from the workers who had to be there serving customers! Thankfully during 2022 as reported by Today only a few stores kept their doors open. With online shopping readily available there is no need to take workers away from their families.
Things To Do on Holiday Paid Time Off
Need ideas to help with what to do during holiday time away from work? Here is a list:
- Volunteer – there are plenty of opportunities in your local community
- Run/Walk – Support for a local charity event
- Attend Sporting Event – local or national
- Go to a Karaoke Bar – alone or with friends …. and sing!
- See a movie – at home or at the local theater
- Go to Church – the holidays are a great time to attend special events
- Holiday Lights – we have an event in my town called Starry Nights
- Go Caroling – seek out someone living alone to bring the holiday cheer!
- Attend a holiday production – local theaters, schools, parks, museums, etc.
- See a holiday parade – its free!
- Go to a concert – and really dance to the music
- Take a trip – a getaway is good for the soul
- Locate Long Lost Relatives – if the relationship has been strained, mend it!
These ideas are about getting out for festivities, which is especially important for hybrid work and work from home professionals. But inviting friends over to drink traditional egg nog, play games, and exchange fun holiday stocking stuffers is perfectly fine too. The moral of this story is for you to take advantage of holiday paid time off for you.
Happy Holidays from the Hybrid Boomer
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