Working on vacation: Fighting the fear of switching off

Are you truly on leave if you keep checking work-related e-mail?

New global research by Priority Pass indicates that 35 per cent of travellers, including Singaporeans, struggle with the fear of switching off (Foso).  PHOTO: PEXELS
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The year-end holiday season lies gloriously ahead. Time to play, chill and explore. But not every vacationer will be carefree enough to leave work behind.

New global research by Priority Pass, an airport experiences programme, indicates that 35 per cent of travellers, including Singaporeans, struggle with the fear of switching off (Foso). 

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