[pessimizer]

> This is a common misconception which comes from the fact that there are no federal required vacations.

You must never have been pressured not to take your vacation days or sick days. I think most people have been. I've seen people constructively fired for taking vacation, or even for taking their entire entitled maternity leave rather than cutting it short.

[Fokamul]

This is what I've meant. I've read some blogs, news etc. about people taking vacations. But still pressured to check email everyday.