Like many other people around the world we frequently check different financial sector websites to try to obtain a prospective of the world economy and when we can expect it to fully recover. Recently while viewing a financial website I came across an article that caught my attention, obviously the readers of our blog will know it probably has something to do with travel or timeshares or both. This article dealt with the issue of unused vacation/sick days and the government now allowing employees to deposit the cash out values of these days directly into their 401K or other qualifying retirement plan. The initiative was undertaken by the Obama administration in an effort to encourage Americans to save more money for the future. If you would like to read this article please feel free to do so, “Unused vacation? It may pay”.

In theory this really seems like a good idea as many people have a number of unused vacation/sick days every year and instead of them going to waste they can now use them for the future. However, I do not believe that the negative effects in the business place have been thoroughly discussed, or if they were have not been covered in this article. It has been shown through a number of different studies over the years that a relaxed employee will be more productive thus getting more accomplished over the course of their work period. Perhaps the number one method used by employees to relax is taking a vacation, when employees return from vacation many report have a new found vigor for their position and daily duties in their company. I also believe having relaxed co-workers/employees leads to a better work environment for everyone not just the traveler giving the company greater productivity. Travelers always seem to be in a better mood after they get back from vacation, this causes less disputes and arguments throughout the work place creating a better environment for everyone in the company. I always say a good attitude will rub off on others, therefore when an employee returns from vacation hopefully their mood will inspire everyone else to work just as hard with the same positive attitude. Think of the time spent everyday in your company trying to settle arguments and disagreements, if people were more relaxed and in better spirits many of these arguments could be avoided. Many readers may also remember a recent post in this blog describing the findings of study showing that vacations may actually make your children smarter. If you would like to read this previous post please feel free to do so “Timeshare Vacations Can Make You Smarter!”. While encouraging Americans to save their money for the future may be good for the long term the short term productivity loss and general lack of relaxation should be looked at in depth as well.

In the end this initiative at least gives people the option to do something with unused vacation days as oppose to letting them go to waste. I would never encourage people to go against their wishes when it comes to personal finances but I do feel the consequences should be weighed on both sides of every issue, especially when it comes to your well being. If you are ready to take a vacation after reading this article please feel free to begin searching our timeshare rentals.

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