Is Taking Every Friday Off Ambitious or Absurd?

Lately, I've been wrestling with a dilemma that’s probably every office worker’s dream—using my leftover vacation days to take every Friday off for the rest of the year. I mean, who wouldn’t want a four-day workweek, right? But as I sat down to submit my request, anxiety crept in. Would my manager think I’m slacking off? Would my team see me as less committed? When I finally put in the request, it got flagged in our HR system as if I was vanishing for four months straight! After an awkward chat with my boss, we cleared up the confusion, and now my team jokingly calls it “Autumn Fridays.” Still, I can’t shake the feeling that I might be pushing the boundaries of professionalism. Have you ever tried something like this? Am I being too bold, or just smart about my time? I’d love to hear your thoughts! 😅🍁 #worklifebalance #vacationdays #officeculture #JobCareer