""One weekend, I flew to a European country on Wednesday night without telling anyone, took a couple of calls Thursday and Friday, and just kept my Slack live. No one knew I was in a different time zone.""
""Using work-from-home days to rotate loads of laundry, pay bills, clean the house, or engage in a hobby can be quite supportive in balancing the cognitive load that it takes to manage work and personal responsibilities.""
Soft off days have emerged as a trend where employees use work hours for personal activities, from errands to international travel. This practice, often viewed as 'time theft,' has gained popularity since the pandemic normalized remote work. Many workers believe these days are essential for maintaining work-life balance. Employees like Emma have taken advantage of this by completing personal tasks while still fulfilling work responsibilities, often without their employers' knowledge. The trend reflects a shift in how work and personal life are integrated.
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