9 Tricks for a Stress-Free Vacation (and Return)

Feel like taking time off is frowned upon lately? Worried that those few precious days of relaxation will come back to haunt you? While it’s true—managers and bosses may see your vacation as an extra heavy burden these days (more work for them while you’re sucking down margaritas oceanside)—it shouldn’t stop you from taking the time off you’ve earned. After all, all work and no play takes its toll on productivity after a while, and the results I’ve witnessed haven’t been pretty. So go ahead and stick with your vacation plans—just keep these conditions in mind.

Written by: Jennifer New

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