Too many people seem content toleave vacation time on the table.
As the Wall Street Journal points out, some employers are combatting this withvacation incentives.
But you don’t need to wait for your employer to offer one to give yourself incentive to go.
If your employer doesn’t offer one (and they probably don’t) give yourself your own.
One option is to set up a vacation fund whether you plan on taking it or not.
Add to a $1,000 vacation fund over a year.
Alternatively, you could fill this fund with money outside your budget, like a tax return.
Then, give yourself an ultimatum:either take a vacation, or donate the money to charity.
Remember, vacation days are a benefit your company pays you for.
Free money without working.
This is as unfortunate as it is dangerous.
In other words: sometimes you’re not wrong.
Working yourself to death can help get you that promotion.
The only problem is the whole “death” part.
So, which is worth more to you?
