You must be very careful in detailing what is considered an emergency. Usually this is something that directly effects the bottom line of a company. Anything less should be able to wait until your return. Better yet, your co-workers or staff should be able to make the decision without you. If you feel that your job security is threatened by simply taking a vacation it is probably time to start looking for a new job.
Any good company understands the importance of a vacation.
We all need a time to recharge our batteries and reflect on our lives. This allows us to come back to our work with a renewed vigor and sometimes a renewed view of exactly what we are trying to accomplish in our work and our lives. Douglas E. Welch is a freelance writer and computer consultant in Van Nuys, California.