Have you ever needed a vacation? Have you ever felt like going on a vacation was more work than it was worth, and you returned even more tired?   Listen now and find out the lie we are told about vacations!   ============================   When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Grab my eBook … 49 tips you can apply immediately to stand out and move up, without any fancy degrees or certifications.   2. Join me at Happy Hour … my LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.   3. Apply for the Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint …work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program, exclusively for engineering leaders.   ============================   In this episode, I debunk the fallacy surrounding vacations as a remedy for work-related stress and dissatisfaction.   Summer is here and vacation plans are in the air. Join me as we explore a fresh mindset that encourages intentional time off for energy renewal, and a shift away from relying solely on vacations to address career burnout.    Discover practical strategies for achieving sustainable success and true rest that go beyond the traditional vacation narrative.   Get ready to redefine your approach to time off and unlock a new level of balance and fulfillment in your professional journey.   So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to rethink our vacation days!   ============================   HAPPY ENGINEER COMMUNITY LINKS:   > Full Show Notes, Resources, & More   > Join our Facebook Group! Get access to bonus content and live coaching as growth-minded leaders build careers together.   ============================   WE GROW BY WORD OF MOUTH   If you have received value from The Happy Engineer PodCast, would you help us pay it forward by SHARING this episode with another engineer?   Hit the SHARE button, or copy the episode URL and paste it into a text message or social media post!   Thank you for helping us grow the show.   ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube