Stop Feeling Guilty about Time Off!
Are you sitting at your desk dreamily imagining yourself on aSouth Seas vacation? Or maybe a rollicking holiday with thefamily? Or maybe youd prefer to stay home and watch some DVDs.
Wanting to take some time off shouldnt make you feel guilty. Infact, in her new book, “Time Off for Good Behavior,” Mary LouQuinlan writes that seven out of 10 people fantasize aboutleaving work for a few months.
Whats more, she reports that taking a break can help you feelless burned out. It can help you organize your life goals. Mostpeople dont realize that taking time off–guilt free–isnt asdifficult as it might seem.
So dont feel like youre condemned to remaining chained to yourdesk. Here are six options you can check out:
1. Make a plan. Think about why you want time off. Do you justneed a few days to relax? Or are you looking to completelyassess your career?
2. Figure out how much time off youll need to come back fullyrefreshed.
3. Count your days off. Figure out how many vacation days youhave. Add in any remaining sick or personal days.
4. Check out company policy. You may be eligible for
asabbatical with full or partial pay. Or you may have the optionof re-entering the company after an unpaid leave.
5. Talk to your employer. If the company doesnt have a policyor spell out the details of flexible time off, now is the timeto find out what the company can offer you.
6. Negotiate for what you need.
The point is you shouldnt be afraid to take some needed timeoff. It may be just what you need to get your life back in focusand prioritize what really important.
Furthermore, if you are a valued employee, your boss expects youto come forward with recommendations that show how the companywill benefit from your time off.
Taking the time to spell out your ideas in a way that shows bothconcern and awareness of your expectations can result in amutually advantageous arrangement.
About the author:
Paul Megan writes for EEI, the world-class pioneer inalternative job search techniques and non-traditional careeradvancement strategies . . . since 1985. Grab our stunning FREEREPORT: “How To Lock Up A High-Paying Job In 14 Days (Or Less)!”Click on RSS. http://www.fastest-job-search.com
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