‘Quiet vacationing’: taking a holiday without telling your boss

Faced with a demanding work culture that shows little respect for private life, some employees are practising "quiet vacationing". This trend, which originated in the United States, involves taking time off without informing your employer. This new buzzword is prominent on social networks. Numerous videos discuss this phenomenon, which involves taking time off without affecting your holiday balance. In practical terms, the recipe for 'quiet vacationing' is simple: the employee takes a holiday, sometimes abroad, without telling anyone, and does just enough to avoid getting caught. For example, only answering absolutely essential emails or attending key meetings. It is also possible to schedule emails at 7am or 9pm to simulate overtime. Employees can also use a tool to simulate the movement of their mouse to make it appear as if they are active. Toxic work culture This Anglo-Saxon phenomenon echoes "quiet quitting", which consists of doing only the bare minimum at work to preserve ...