The American Psychological Association says that 44 percent of adults check email while on vacation, and an astonishing 1 in 10 check in hourly.
When I was employed I was repeatedly offered a "free" cell phone, which would have been paid for by the firm. I always declined, much to the surprise and wonder of younger co-workers. The last thing I wanted was to be constantly on call.The advent of the smartphone has made it so people never leave work…. I turn down a work-related phone every opportunity I get. When I leave work, I want to leave work as much as possible.
When I used to work I often picked vacation spots out of the country or in remote locations that had poor cell or email service, and I left out-of-office messages such as "I am currently traveling with limited access" to set expectations that I would not be able to respond to various work "emergencies".
Why do you do it (I presume company policy doesn't require such gadget bondage, since your European co-workers don't follow suit)?I always take my company issued laptop and smartphone with me on "vacation" as do all my US based coworkers. I'm never really on vacation since I check emails and take phone calls and answer text messages the whole time.
A couple of years ago, a yachting magazine published a list of "excuses for your boss":When I used to work I often picked vacation spots out of the country or in remote locations that had poor cell or email service, and I left out-of-office messages such as "I am currently traveling with limited access" to set expectations that I would not be able to respond to various work "emergencies".
Why do you do it (I presume company policy doesn't require such gadget bondage, since your European co-workers don't follow suit)?
Not looking to offend or cast blame, but as you seem to be of the opinion that something is "wrong" with your usual practice, perhaps you should just try leaving the stuff home next time. Hopefully that will help you relax and enjoy yourself more.
ER is only 20 months away, I will finally turn loose of the reins...
Something like dairy farmers, but the pay is different.Speaking of physicians, going on vacation can be a real chore for them if they practice in a small town. They cannot leave without ensuring that a fully qualified locus is in place, at their expense. Some of these small town physicians are unable to take vacations for years on end. This is a major deterrent to physician recruitment in rural areas.
+1 exactly.I think it comes from the need to stay connected and "in the loop" due to the fear of losing control and getting to far behind. I know I shouldn't do it but the pressure to stay one step ahead of the bear is just too great (in my mind that's how it feels anyway). We are a very competitive bunch, maybe to competitive for our own good . ER is only 20 months away, I will finally turn loose of the reins...
Really? Is this a legal requirement?Speaking of physicians, going on vacation can be a real chore for them if they practice in a small town. They cannot leave without ensuring that a fully qualified locus is in place, at their expense.
Really? Is this a legal requirement?