More Than Half of American Workers Aren't Taking Vacations
In 2017, 52 percent of working Americans left vacation days on the table, a massive spike from the 70s and 80s. This trend is a result of a work culture where people feel like they can't take time off, which has a negative impact both on their well-being and on the economy, says Katie Denis, lead researcher at Project: Time Off.
For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/25-of-americans-took-0-vacation-days-last-year).
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