When I was living in the United States, we had 2 weeks off per year as standard vacation time – although I did work somewhere where we only had 1 week off. Not so in Europe.
Many countries there give employees 5 or 6 weeks off per year. The argument for more time off is usually supported by the fact that everyone needs time to:
- Rest
- Be with family
- Enjoy a hobby (or whatever activity makes one happy – skiing, surfing, etc.)
Those who support less time off have argued that with too much time off, people cannot concentrate once they’re back in the office.
So, are you for more or less time off for vacation? How much time do you need to recharge your batteries?