Maybe I'm the only one, but I'm not real impressed by someone who never takes time off. It makes me think they lack imagination, or there is something wrong with their finances or their personal life. Maybe I just like to hear people's stories when they come back, but I like it when the people around me go on vacation. Of course, I like it even more when I go on vacation! I'll tell you more about my motorcycle trip to the Blue Ridge next time.
A Concrete Suggestion
Do you really want to impress the boss without sucking up? Go. Have a good time. Take lots of pictures. Just don't waste the whole day forcing your co-workers to look at 100 stills and 7 videos on your itty-bitty cell phone. Instead, winnow your pictures down to just 3-5 shots that really capture the spirit of your journey, the people you met or the fantastic things you saw. Use your computer to put these few shots onto one sheet of paper. Share your vacation story with a brief show and tell. I did say BRIEF, didn't I? That way, you look like a role model instead of a drone, people get to see you in a different light, and everyone gets to share in your good time.
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