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In many parts of Europe, it’s common for workers to take off weeks at a time, especially during the summer. Envious Americans say it’s time for the U.S. to follow suit.

Some 66% of U.S. workers say companies should adopt extended vacation policies, like a month off in August, in their workplaces, according to a Morning Consult survey of 1,047 U.S. adults.

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[–] Damizel@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (7 children)

I don’t think capitalism would ever allow less than 365 days of work a year in many companies. People at the top only see one thing, and it’s money incase it wasn’t obvious. So less production and less money at face value are not something they would entertain.

[–] redders@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

The Communists of the USSR didn't like vacation time, but accepted it as necessary for workers to reset and return to work refreshed.

They believed that once their systems were perfected vacation would become unnecessary and workers could work all year without breaks.

It's pretty terrifying that there are still people in leadership positions who haven't accepted these fundamental facts of work!

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[–] RiikkaTheIcePrincess@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I came here hoping somecritter had asked what "OOO" is. Nocritter has, so I've decided that it must mean "Object-Oriented Overtime."

(Okay, I looked it up and it seems to be "out of office" but that's not as funny)

[–] notabot@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Surely it means 'Objecively Outré Outerwear'? Everyone should have a chance to wear unusual clothing in August.

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[–] Tugboater203@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

We want it, but won't take the necessary steps to procure it.

[–] erasebegin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Had no idea American's couldn't do that 😲 No wonder they don't travel!

[–] fouloleron@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Switch "companies should adopt" for "the federal government should mandate" and you might be a bit closer to what you need.

Expecting companies in the US to voluntarily make your life better is a hiding to nothing.

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