Why I Chose to Work During My Summer Vacation

Not only are Americans bad at taking vacations, but when we do get away, we tend to bring our laptops with us. In fact, last year, 40% of male employees and 30% of female employees said they planned to put in some work time during their vacation time.

It's something I frequently tell people not to do. When you work while on vacation, you don't get the real mental break you need to return to the office refreshed and reenergized. The result? You increase your risk of burnout.

But despite the negative impact of working during vacation, I myself opted to bust out my laptop from time to time on a recent family road trip. Here are a few reasons why.

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