Too many people limit their happiness and success by assuming that taking time off from work will send a negative message to their manager and slow their career advancement. But new research says that the exact opposite is true. Taking a vacation can actually increase the likelihood of getting a raise or a promotion.
Are the People Who Take Vacations the Ones Who Get Promoted?
Research makes a new case for using your paid time off.
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