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Learn more about our vacation deprivation by reading the full 2012 study.
The world’s meanest bosses*
Italy (56% disapprove)
South Korea (52%)
Argentina (47%)
Denmark (46%)
The world’s nicest bosses*
Norway (only 12% disapprove)
Sweden (18%)
Netherlands (21%)
Canada (22%)
Everyone loves the beach
The top vacation types, by category:
Beach holiday (38%)
Romantic holiday (19%)
City holiday (13%)
Outdoor holiday (11%)
Why we skip vacations
Top rationales for skipping vacation include:
Money: 38%
Failure to plan: 20%
Work is my life: 10%
Australia ranked 3rd in countries not using full leave entitlements. Read entire survey
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