Nearly One Third Of Remote Workers Are Taking “Secret” Vacations

A recent survey, commissioned by Mews and conducted by OnePoll, suggests that the blurred lines between work and personal life are silently crossing into a new territory: vacation.  

According to a report published by The New York Post, nearly one third of remote workers admit to working during their vacations — without informing their employers. The survey also found that 29% of the 2,000 employed Americans surveyed have secretly worked during their vacations. 

This is suggestive of a rising trend among employees who prioritize flexibility and passion for their jobs over taking traditional paid time off. 

Moreover, over half of the participants expressed openness to using their vacation time to continue to work remotely — citing reasons such as urgent deadlines (28%) and a desire to conserve limited paid leave (26%). 

Of those who work on vacation, 80% of respondents said they are willing to work from hotels, with preferences ranging from hotel rooms (69%) to leisure spots like pools, spas, bars, or restaurants (each at 25%).  

These habits aren’t likely to change any time soon as 79% of respondents plan to book all their 2024 travel plans early and undertake around 11 trips this year, with at least two combining business with leisure.