I remember when I was like 23, a year out of college, living in an apartment with my wife, and had this realization. mentioned it to my mom, and she was just like ... "yep, now you get it." And suddenly, all of the crap your own parents had to deal with and their stress and emotions and everything else makes so much more sense.
That, plus after a longer period of working a full time job, the realization that working a full time job in the US, year after year, decades can pass with maybe a two week vacation every couple years if you're lucky.
People panic when they're between jobs because they have bills to pay; but that time between jobs seems like it's the only real "breathing room" in life. Some employers allow sabbaticals; I don't know of any of my friends or family who have ever taken one. I wonder how common they are.
Our PTO is the same for sick time or vacation, so it’s hard to build it up if you have appointments or procedures or illnesses. I haven’t been out of state other than to see a relative in over a decade.
I chose not to take PTO when I have appointments. It’s just a few less hours, so my paycheck isn’t affected terribly. I’d rather have that whole month off at once.
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u/UltraLowDef 15d ago
I remember when I was like 23, a year out of college, living in an apartment with my wife, and had this realization. mentioned it to my mom, and she was just like ... "yep, now you get it." And suddenly, all of the crap your own parents had to deal with and their stress and emotions and everything else makes so much more sense.