Before you go for your next vacation, think about the responsibilities you have at work.

She shoved the envelope in front of the manager and uttered the two words “I’m leaving”.

Looking a little perplexed, the manager was sure this was a happy employee. A few pleasantries later and with some amount of prodding, she spilt it. “I just don’t have enough leave to go on my vacations.”

Hold on. Before you jump to the conclusion that she’s been overworked and underpaid, this 27-year has been on vacation twice, used up her paid leave.

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(Published : Focus Malaysia, 25th – 31st October, 2014)

That Holiday Can Wait