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I'm part of the ~1 in 5 U.S. workers that can't really take all our vacation. We're long term caregivers. Taking a week off means somehow having to find a very
by Balgair 4y ago
I'm part of the ~1 in 5 U.S. workers that can't really take all our vacation. We're long term caregivers.
Taking a week off means somehow having to find a very expensive and adequate replacement for that time. Unfortunately, that's a lot more hassle than it's worth. Honestly, it's easier to just stick to the routine than try to take time off.
I'm surprised that such data wasn't included in the Pew Research poll that the article cites. They seemed to have gotten a good cross section of the economy.
[0] https://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2020/caregiving-in-the-united-states.html https://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2020/caregiving-in-the-united-...