Brits waste four days of holiday a year on 'boring' life admin - and want compensation
Brits waste four days of holiday a year on 'boring' life admin - and want compensation
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A recent survey reveals that six out of 10 Brits would appreciate 'Life Admin Days' being offered by businesses as an addition to their usual holiday entitlement. The study found that employees squander four days of their annual leave each year on mundane life admin tasks. Many take time off work just to settle bills, perform household repairs, or take their car to the garage.
Unsurprisingly, 40% of the 2,000 employees surveyed expressed frustration with having to use their valuable time off for unwanted life admin. A quarter agreed that three extra days should be added each year to help manage everyday tasks. The research was commissioned by easyJet Holidays to promote its 'Life Admin Concierge' a limited-edition package holiday offering an exclusive PA service, enabling customers to delegate tedious tasks.
Vicky Silverthorn, a leading professional home organiser and author, has partnered with easyJet Holidays for the campaign. She believes that the burden of life admin can impact wellness. "Modern life is stressful and holidays are essential to restoring balance. The mental load of routine chores and admin can detract from the restorative benefits of taking a proper break.".
The study also discovered that 42% of respondents feel the stress of life admin has increased over the past three years. The nation is yearning for more opportunities to truly relax, with a staggering 36% unable to recall the last time they could fully unwind during their annual leave.
