Sometimes a short break makes you realize how exhausted you’ve really been.

What would you do if a couple of weeks off work filled you with overwhelming relief instead of simple excitement?

Would you not put much thought into it? Or would you start questioning why such a small amount of freedom feels life-changing?

In the following story, one employee finds themselves in this situation and can’t help but express their frustrations.

Here’s their story.

I dont have to go to work until 7th of January. I am flooded with emotions.

The last time I didn’t have to go to work was September 2024.

I haven’t had any prolonged periods of free time for 1.25 years.

Now it costs me nearly 2 weeks of vacation days, but I dont have to go to the office until January 7th.

I am sooo happy. And then I realized that it’s just 2.5 weeks.

It seems like a long time, but it doesn’t seem like a long time.

Just 2.5 weeks can cause such emotions of happiness.

Just 2.5 weeks of freedom after 1.25 years of nonstop work.

I am basically a slave.

As a kid 2-3 months free time during summer was normal.

Now I am supposed to be thankful to have 2-3 weeks a year.

It’s a joke.

Yikes! That’s so relatable, though!

Let’s see what the people over at Reddit think.

Here’s someone who’s blessed not to deal with this.

This is an interesting point.

According to this person, they feel the same.

Good for them! It’s always nice to have at least a short break once in a while.

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