{"id":540310,"date":"2023-08-15T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=540310"},"modified":"2023-08-10T18:05:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T22:05:29","slug":"going-back-to-work-after-vacation-8-tips-for-remote-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/guest-posts\/going-back-to-work-after-vacation-8-tips-for-remote-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Back to Work After Vacation: 8 Tips for Remote Employees\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this guest post, Erika Rykun of Booklyst discusses the best tips for going back to work after vacation \u2014 and why it’s so important to take your vacation time to begin with!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Remote work has been widely embraced these past few years, and traveling is one of the many perks of this flexible work arrangement. But nothing is harder than going back to work after vacation. So how do you deal with post-vacation blues and go back to your daily grind at work after a nice relaxing break?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article offers eight practical tips for remote employees to ease the shift and ensure that the rejuvenation experienced during your time off carries over into your daily work routine. Read on to learn what it takes to resume work after a vacation and why it’s important to take a vacation in the first place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why You Should Take PTO as a Remote Worker <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remote work has become increasingly popular, further accelerated by the pandemic. According to Owl Labs, the number of employees opting for remote work <\/a>increased by 24%, while those who prefer in-office work decreased by nearly 25%. Additionally, those choosing the hybrid work setup (working remotely and in the office) rose to 16%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many businesses have seen the potential perks of remote work, from decreasing operating costs to increasing business productivity. For some remote workers, traveling is one of the benefits of being a digital nomad<\/a>, while others choose to work from home (WFH). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t mean, however, that remote workers should no longer take paid time off (PTO). It\u2019s best to draw the line between your personal and professional life. Find time to go on vacation and have the fun and relaxation you’ve earned. Why? PTO offers you the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n