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Holiday Fun Results In Extra Time Off Work For Brits

Thu, 11 Oct 2007

Over a quarter of the British public are resorting to taking an unscheduled day off work upon their return from holiday in order to fully rest and recover, according to a new survey .

The poll, carried out by holiday comparison site Travelsupermarket.com, found that 27 per cent of UK workers take a "buffer day" immediately after returning from their vacation .

The study revealed that only two per cent admitted to feeling guilty over their extra "day off", although one in three realise their boss wouldn't be too impressed if they knew the truth behind their no-show, which forces them to lie about the real reason for their absence from work .

Kayte Williams, holidays’ chief at Travelsupermarket, said: "For many people, their holiday is so hotly anticipated when it's over, it is a massive anti-climax. For others, a jam-packed break means they are more exhausted on their return than when they left."

"Our advice is to perhaps take shorter holidays, more often if you can. That way the pain of returning to work, and the need for a buffer day, should be lessened - in theory at least. Or just be honest with yourself and book off an extra couple of days - your employer will thank you."
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