While there are many people that don't get paid time away from work, for many in the corporate world, this sort of benefit is a given. And though vacation and time off packages have gotten better for many of us throughout the years, it seems like you could always use more paid time away from work. That's why planning is so important. Good planning can allow you the luxury to accept things like surprise destination wedding invitations or last minute vacation deals. Bad planning leads to things like missing your good friend's wedding or that two-week trip to Australia you always wanted to take. Those who use their paid time off judiciously reap the benefits down the road. Those who don't are left at the office, wishing they were sipping a mai tai instead of staring at their computer.
The first rule of saving up your paid time off for vacations is to only use your time off when you absolutely have to. It sounds so simple, but it a rule that is broken with high frequency. If you need to take time off-let's say for an appointment, to help a friend move, or simply as a mental health day-think about other ways to do it. Some jobs allow the flexibility to come in early or stay late one day and bank extra hours for later use. Other jobs may let you take time off in hour increments or as a half day. Taking only a portion of the day is a great way to keep those precious days towards a getaway at family resorts or beautiful luxury hotels.
Another rule that you should always follow is to jam as many "to do's" into your time off as possible, if you must take it for things like appointments, landscaping projects, or other non-vacation things. As we all know, life gets out of control sometimes, and the time on the weekends just never seems to be enough to get everything done. Every once in awhile, you need to take a day off from work to run those errands that never seem to get done. But if family vacation destinations are swimming in your head, you can't take days off all over the place. Instead, schedule multiple appointments on the same day, work out the most efficient way to run your errands, and be sure to get up early. You may not be at work, but if you are really serious about taking a vacation this year, it's this sort of discipline that will get you there. Planning a little bit on the front end will mean a better vacation on the back end!
No matter how much time you get away from work, make sure to book your vacation with SuperClubs. If you're sending out destination wedding invitations , looking for family resorts or are just researching family vacation destinations, SuperClubs is the place to be!
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