These are the dog days of summer, and in this hot, sweltering weather most Americans are busy working. (I know, I know, not you folks in the Hamptons.) Meanwhile, most Europeans are busy vacationing. Thus it has ever been - only it's getting worse.
Nowadays the average European gets about three times as many days of paid vacation as his counterpart in America. Italy has the most vacation days, with the average worker there getting 42 paid days off, according to the World Tourism Organization. Next was France with 37 days, Germany with 35, Brazil at 34, the United Kingdom at 28, Canada with 26 and Korea and Japan both with 25. The United States was near the bottom of the list with the average worker getting 13 days off.
Why do we do this to ourselves?
I would love to take a vacation. but, first i need a freaking job to earn some money. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhy, because most Americans are watching every dime they spend anymore. Unfortunately, vacations went down to a "not necessary" item these days.For those who are still fortunate enough to even take a vacation, they are going for the "deals" and "bargains" that are out there.
ReplyDeleteat the rate the economy is going we will all be on vacation
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