Reported about 1 year ago
According to a survey by a British life insurance company, employees under 30 take off work one day a week on average due to mental health reasons, double the rate of those aged 50 and above. This sparked discussion in Taiwan on whether older people dislike taking leaves more. Many netizens resonated with the topic, providing analysis that older individuals may be more submissive, see work as part of life without their own interests, or avoid going home to face family. Some shared anecdotes about colleagues showing reluctance to take leaves, emphasizing the cultural perspective of feeling guilty towards the company for requesting time off.
Source: YAHOO