Bragging rights? NUTS! Most people CANNOT AFFORD to take two weeks, much less one week off in this horrible economy!
Then there's the fear of losing one's job if you're out of the office too long -- management might start thinking "hey, we're getting along without so-and-s0 alright, fire them!"
"Bragging rights" my ass.
I think it’s funny. What she totally misses is that some people actually enjoy their work. A lot. I was one of those people that considered it ‘bragging rights’ that I had an insane level of Vtime built up.
Sure came in handy when I actually wanted and needed it.