The Dangers of Taking Your Vacation: Zohran Mamdani and More
In a 2021 interview with Bloomberg Law , Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp noted that the firm was nudging the lawyers to take their vacations. To those outside the loop we know as the working world that might seem peculiar. Isn't part of getting out there and earning a living looking forward to a vacation? And aren't posh vacations a brand enhancer? The realities are more complex. As one client in the public relations sector quipped: I was afraid that when I returned from vacation my desk wouldn't be there. Lots can take place while you're away and it could be directed to lessening your influence, power and even basic job security. Your competitors/enemies at the office could be waiting for the moment you're away. In addition, what about all those assignments which should be getting done? In the legal sector, there's the critical matter of not adding to your billable hours when you're not there at the firm. That could negatively impact everything from if you...