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Are holidays a flex now ?

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iloveshetlandponies · 13/05/2024 15:25

I've noticed among most people I know both irl and on Facebook and work clients etc, it's now the normal to have like 3 holidays a year . And I always goes on fb / insta Some people I know have already been away both feb half term and Easter. It's abroad as well, not just UK. And when it is the UK it's always the more brag worthy locations like posh parts of Cornwall, and north Devon etc and in swanky accommodation

And I think it is more since covid - unless it was just my social circle it seemed that most people went once a year if that

I think social media plays a part as well , then others can see how well they're doing when they're tagging themselves at their 3rd fancy exotic location this year

I dunno maybe holiday bragging has always been a thing and I've not noticed. I'm guilty of it too tbh, I'm lucky enough to have been to some cool places in the last year or two and I've posted online not Gona lie 🫣

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NatMoz · 13/05/2024 15:51

I go away on holiday more than 4 times a year but I'm pretty sure people are not jealous of my trips in the tent🤣.

Deathbyfluffy · 13/05/2024 15:41

So you do it, but you're questioning why others do it?
Just ask yourself - much easier.

Mannyshy · 13/05/2024 15:40

So you're questioning why people do what you do? Don't you know why you do it?

I have about 4 holidays a year but I don't post any of them on social media as that's not my real life.

GerbilStyle · 13/05/2024 15:28

It's always been a flex. I noticed it on holiday in Mexico, the Americans boasted about how many people they managed/their position in work. The Brits boasted about how many places they been to on holiday.