The Summer's Over Vacation Quiz

The traditional summer vacation season bookended between Memorial Day and Labor Day is officially over. It is back to school and off to work we go.
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The traditional summer vacation season bookended between Memorial Day and Labor Day is officially over. It is back to school and off to work we go.

It is also a good time to see if America suffers from a Vacation Deficit Disorder and is the so-called No-Vacation Nation it is reputed to be.

The benefits of taking breaks from work are obvious and well-studied: vacations recharge your batteries, give you a creativity boost, motivate you, reconnect you with loved ones, increase your happiness quotient, create life-long memories, help you sleep better, induce healthier lives and longer life spans.

So, how did we do in the Summer of 2014? Ten quick pulse-taking questions to see how America did

1. Do you receive a paid vacation from your place of employment?

The Summer's Over Vacation Quiz

Thank you. Tell a friend. Take the quiz and let's really see how we did. I will discuss the results in my next installment.

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