Employee's Request for Days Off from Work Gets Denied, He Quits and Goes on Vacation Anyway
“There’s Always Another Job”
Vacations are crucial. They can benefit your physical and mental health, motivation and creativity, relationships, job performance, and even your perspective by allowing you to take time away from the stresses of work and daily life.
When you return from a vacation, you can feel relaxed, renewed, robust, and ready to handle anything that comes your way. Additionally, it can enhance your energy levels and your capacity to improve your life, which often has a positive knock-on effect on your family, friends, coworkers, and superiors.
When work becomes overwhelming and your work-life balance feels off, it's time to consider taking a vacation. Numerous health advantages of vacationing exist; however, there are barriers that hinder people from taking a break.
Particularly at this time of year, bosses can be notoriously demanding when it comes to vacation time. Dr. Adam Grant (organizational psychologist) emphasizes the importance of taking breaks, stating, "Rest is not a reward for work; it is a prerequisite for great work."
Everything was scheduled, but suddenly, his supervisor denied his request for vacation. The frustrated employee decided to quit rather than become angry.
His TikTok video about this incident went viral, gaining over a million views.
h/t: Daily Dot
Parker Can Be Seen Grinning Widely in the Video
@newmanparkerrHere is what he wrote in the video:
"When my former job wouldn't approve my request, I quit and went on my trip anyway.""You get the chance to see Europe; you don't say no," he wrote in the caption. Commenters fully supported the TikToker's decision, and here are some of their responses.
There Is Always Another Job
@newmanparkerrDuring the so-called "Great Resignation," many others made the same decision. This trend began during the pandemic, as a significant number of people quit their jobs, setting a new record high.
Guess what fell to a record low? Layoffs! A record-breaking number of people quit their jobs in 2021—nearly 48 million—and that pattern persisted into 2022 as well.
We Can't Work with Your School Schedule
@newmanparkerr
This has fueled an extremely competitive job market where job seekers are in charge. In the United States, the unemployment rate was 3.7 percent.
That is virtually a five-year low. Furthermore, given the high demand for labor, employers should be a little more lenient when it comes to vacation policies.
Every Job I've Quit
@newmanparkerr
Your body is designed to withstand a particular level of daily stress. When an employee exceeds that limit, they often feel worn out and emotionally depleted.
A vacation is beneficial in this situation. It provides the body with the necessary time to heal from chronic stress and recover from daily work strain.
Watch the Viral TikTok Video Below
Employees become more productive at work as a result of feeling more refreshed and recharged after a vacation. The world has changed!
We still have a long way to go, but more and more employers and business owners are beginning to understand that taking a break now and then can actually lead to longer-term productivity.
