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yardwork

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1. I've felt this guilt all my working life.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 12, 2025, 11:22 AM

Jul 12

It's always been very hard for me to take time off, often because my managers don't like it.

I'm so fortunate to have a wonderful boss now, late in life. I wish I'd worked for her for 20 years!

Americans work too hard.

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Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they've earned? [View all] marmar Jul 12 OP

I've felt this guilt all my working life. yardwork Jul 12 #1

It's part of the American culture that is wholly dedicated to corporate profits above all else dlk Jul 12 #2

It's the stupid justaprogressive Jul 12 #3

I was made to feel that way throughout my entire career. Anything beyond a three day weekend... hlthe2b Jul 12 #4

Just another segment of the religious BS that has dominated this nation....the Puritan Work Ethic... walkingman Jul 12 #5