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.
If you’re going for a whole month off, why August, the hottest, shittiest month of the year?
July and August are most common because they overlap with summer break from school, which means families can plan a trip together.
Everyone crowding all the public places with their shrieking banshees at the same time just makes the idea even less appealing. I’d almost rather be at work than have to spend my vacation time around that.
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October by far. Still warm enough to do stuff, cool enough that the heat doesn’t make me want to kill myself, and the trees don’t look barren and depressing like they do for most of spring and later in the fall.
Going to the beach is nicer in a swimsuit than a heavy coat and mittens.
I’d rather do pretty much anything in the heat of Summer than during any of the winter months.
There are more than two seasons, and the others are both far more tolerable than summer or winter.
you do know that different places have different climates, right?
Sure, but we’re talking specifically about the US. August is typically the hottest time of year in essentialy every part of the country, aside from maybe Hawaii and San Diego, where the weather barely changes.
…not in this thread, chud
Did you not look at the article?
Did you not look at the thread?
I enjoy taking 4-6 weeks off when it is the hottest here in Europe, and going to the south of New Zealand for a nice holiday in cold temperatures. Flights are also surprisingly affordable when you plan it 6+ months in advance!
Most Americans can’t afford to vacation in another state, let alone another hemisphere.
You know that stereotype you guys have about Americans being untravelled and ignorant of other cultures? Well, it’s accurate, but it’s not because we’re arrogant or don’t give a shit; it’s because 2/3 of us live paycheck to paycheck. The thought of vacationing overseas is absurd and fantastical when you’re too busy worrying about the fact that you can’t save enough to retire or afford to get your car fixed when it breaks down and gets you fired for missing work because you used both of your sick days last month when you were violently ill, which, by the way, you didn’t get treatment for because it costs too much and your insurance only partially covers it.