"At the end of the year, it can be tempting to keep your Slack on and quietly slack off. If a lot of your coworkers are away - and you're supposed to be working - you might feel the pull to skip out. Yet, what's sometimes called "ghost vacationing" carries risks that often outweigh the benefits of surreptitious R&R, career advisors told Business Insider."
"One of the biggest hazards, of course, is getting caught. That can damage trust with your boss, said Amanda Augustine, a career expert at TopResume. The timing can exacerbate the situation if you disappear when many people within your company are already scheduled to be off. If an issue arises - maybe a last-minute project or a client concern - and you're not available when you're supposed to be, "the ghost vacation really can backfire," she said."
"The cost of holiday-themed quiet quitting can grow if your coworkers are forced to cover for you while your mousejiggler puts in overtime. Augustine said that anyone who had legit time off scheduled might be left thinking, "I played by the rules, and then somebody just decides to go rogue, and now we all suffer for it." That resentment could linger. "How is collaboration after that? How is team morale?" she said."
Ghost vacationing, secretly taking time off while appearing to work, can seem tempting during quiet holiday periods. The practice risks getting caught and damaging trust with managers, especially when many colleagues are scheduled off and unexpected issues arise. Coworkers may have to cover extra work, creating resentment and lasting harm to collaboration and team morale. Small allowances like longer lunches or brief phone-only availability can be reasonable when expectations are looser, but those choices should be communicated clearly. Employers can reduce pressure by offering greater flexibility during the holidays when possible. Clear expectations and honest communication minimize risk.
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