Forget 'quiet quitting' and 'quiet firing' now young employees are opting for 'quiet vacationing'. This new workplace trend is the practice of young professionals, particularly millennials, taking private time off from work without formally seeking paid time off.
A report by Harris Poll's 2024 Out of Office Culture, which surveyed 1,170 employed adults aged 18 and over, reveals that 37% of millennial workers have taken time off from work without informing their manager or employer.
This could include signing off early without telling anyone or spending time working remotely from a vacation spot without letting their employer know about it.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 72% of American employees had PTO ( paid time off) available to them in 2022, with the average amount ranging from six to 13 days depending on the age of the worker. So it's not too surprising that some workers are trying to squeeze in some extra free time when they can, which can be easier to do in a hybrid or remote work environment.
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