Americans Are Using PTO to Sleep, Not for Vacation–Report
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- 37% of Americans used vacation days in the past year just to rest.
- One-third of workers use vacation time to recover from exhaustion, with millennials leading at 43%.
- Higher earners are 26% more likely to use PTO for sleep than those earning under $100,000.
- Americans who took PTO for sleep used two to three days on average to catch up.
- Burnout is widespread, leading people to prioritize rest over new experiences.
- Experts warn that overwork could lead to declining productivity and workforce exits.
- Staycations may become more popular as people seek stress-free ways to rest.