🌴 One in Four Workers Didn’t Take Any Vacation Days This Year

You know how your boss keeps saying, “Make sure you take time for yourself!” but then somehow it’s impossible to actually take time off? Yeah… turns out, you’re not alone.

A new report found that 23% of employees didn’t take a single vacation day this year — not one. Even though most of them had PTO to use. 😬

So what’s keeping everyone chained to their desks?

1️⃣ Workload: 43% say they have too much on their plate to justify taking time off — and 30% worry about falling behind.

2️⃣ Team culture: 29% feel guilty or pressured to “look committed,” and 1 in 4 say their manager would react badly if they asked for a full week off.

3️⃣ PTO confusion: Over a third of workers say they don’t have enough PTO for a real break. And for people with “unlimited PTO”? The lack of clear expectations actually makes it harder to take time away.

But here’s the thing — taking vacation isn’t lazy. It actually makes you a better worker. Time off improves focus, prevents burnout, and boosts morale. Plus, you come back way less likely to cry over your inbox. 😅

So if you’ve got PTO sitting there waiting… take it. The grind will still be there when you get back. ☀️✈️