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5 Ways to Get Ahead During Summer
William FriersonAnd suddenly, Summer.
Coats go into storage, you’re buying sunscreen by the gallon, and your mind instantly shifts from spreadsheets and status meetings to suntans and sandy beaches.
However, while kids might be screaming “school’s out for summer” and racing for the playground, things don’t quite work that way as an adult in the business world. But don’t worry, the tips below won’t be as painful as summer school. So here are 5 ways you can use summer to your advantage professionally.
5. Take a Vacation
Just because your boss is jetting off to his lavish ocean-side villa each weekend, doesn’t mean you need to set up a beach chair in your cubicle for the next few months. If you have vacation time, take it.
This is something that many people struggle with, especially the Type-A personalities among us. With the boss out of the office, some would argue the benefits of staying at work and getting caught up on all their projects. Here’s why that doesn’t make sense. Surveys show that 36% of workers don’t use all their vacation days. If you’ve worked hard to negotiate your pay, your title, and your benefits, why leave any perks on the table?
It can also lead to burnout and stress on the job. Even the best employee can’t keep operating at an optimal level for months on end. By taking time off to recharge your batteries, you can come back from the beach even more productive. So trust me, slowly step away from your inbox. Continue reading . . .
Article by Jim Hopkinson and courtesy of Salary.com
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