“Interesting” Monster Inquiry Results

A study by Monster reveals that nearly half of workers have either taken or considered taking “quiet vacations” (i.e., time off without using paid time off); and 14% have lied to their supervisor about an absence. The reasoning behind their actions is somewhat disheartening: “Twenty-six percent worked remotely and didn’t think it mattered, 20% were overwhelmed and needed a break, 15% didn’t want to lose out on pay by officially taking PTO, and 11% didn’t think their managers would notice.”  

Reasons for NOT doing so are more encouraging: concern about their job security or position, guilt about letting coworkers down, loss of pay or PTO time, and fear of the real reason being discovered.