Well, it's Wednesday. This week was a short week as Monday was a holiday. I actually did not do any work last weekend which is rare for me. I sometimes wonder if having a day off is worth it as it just sets you back a day and you have to work all that much harder when you go back to work. Our culture here in the west punches way to many hours on the work clock with no benefit. Sure, it's great to be a success at what you do, but with only 2 weeks as the standard holiday allottment a year, more and more people are burning out by the time they are 40.
In contrast, if we look at Europe, they have a much higher level of productivity and less health problems and their employees get 5 - 6 weeks holiday each year. AND, some parts still have Siesta, a break in the afternoon. I've been trying to get my boss to introduce afternoon naptime like our cousins to the East, and she chuckles and shakes her head at the same time. I guess if I want an afteroon nap, I have to take a later lunch break (as soon as I start taking lunch break), go on E.I., or move to Europe.
I choose option three...
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