As anyone will tell you, I love holidays. And I am especially enjoying this holiday in Paris. But the French are champions when it comes to vacations. On average they receive 38 days of paid vacation time. That is twice what the average Canadian gets. The French take every vacation day that is owed to them and they don't feel guilty about it. (And why would they? Why would anyone?) Apparently, Canadians wasted 41 million vacation days last year alone. What is that all about? Come on people! Go on holidays for Pete's sake! You'll live longer and have more fun while you're at it!
The minute the calendar flipped over to August two days ago, many shops put out a 'Gone Fishing' sign. They closed down completely. I admire that. To the French it is more important to rest and relax than it is to make money.
Just one more thing to love about the French, as if there weren't enough.
ReplyDeleteI have long known that Europeans really know the value of family time, recreation & leisure and time away from work. It all makes so much more sense than the North American culture or work work work work work!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I would just to let it be known that if anyone is opting out of taking their vacation, I will gladly take it for them!!