There's an alarming trend that seems to be happening for a long time now. I like to call it "vacation shaming". Compensation comprises not only salary, but the other benefits paid to employees for their services including access to group insurance, allowances and paid time off. Paid time off is standard nowadays and includes but … Continue reading Vacation shaming
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Does it make sense to go on vacation?
If you tuned in to yesterday's conference on the status of Covid-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, or even if you did not, you know that many of the previous "lockdown" restrictions have been implemented again since we are now experiencing community spread. I guess it was bound to happen, but it is still sad to … Continue reading Does it make sense to go on vacation?
I need a vacation!
I was so excited to work from home - this is a new development where I work - because I thought that it would be great to be able to be with my family while catching up on emails and meetings. Boy did I underestimate this undertaking. I romanticized working from home because the commute … Continue reading I need a vacation!

