The Modern Vacation: Fully Wired, Totally Ruined


	The Modern Vacation: Fully Wired, Totally Ruined

wildcat

1-4-2008 6:18 AM

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1-4-2008 9:08 AM

Antara

Unplugging for a time is good methinks......I know I appreciate a bit of AFK . Reminds me of the saying
" go away so I can miss you"

1-5-2008 7:55 AM

BartendingBear

Americans, however, are passionate connoisseurs of stress.

So true and so sad.

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Weekend getaways and romantic dinners used to be sweet escapes from the daily grind. Nowadays, R and R is often interrupted by a buzzing Blackberry or the ding of an instant message on the wireless laptop. 
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That's not news to modern workers, many of whom may just be getting back from a long winter break during which they worked more than in years past. 
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An <A href="http://www.livescience.com/technology/070601_ap_laptop_vacay.html">AP poll</A> last year found that one-fifth of Americans tote a laptop on vacation. Countless more carry cell phones, many of which can be used to check company e-mail. 
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And why not? With wireless coverage extending, staying connected is simple. Recently, JetBlue Airways announced a <A href="http://www.aviation.com/technology/071211-jetblue-free-inflight-email-instant-messaging.html">trial of free e-mail</A> and instant messaging services for passengers on one of its aircraft. Other airlines are expected to follow suit.  
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But there's a hidden cost to companies: employee burnout.   
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