Quiet vacationing is a growing trend where employees take time off work without informing their bosses, leading to questions about the broken American work culture. People feel pressured to remain connected, resorting to sneaky tactics like moving their mouse to appear online while on holiday. While workers are satisfied with their paid-time-off policies, they don't feel they can actually take time off due to expectations of constant availability and heavy workloads. This trend may reinforce the always-on culture and hinder the benefits of disconnecting. Ultimately, the issue lies in American work culture that values constant work over well-deserved breaks, leading to burnout. While working from anywhere can provide flexibility, true vacations are essential for mental and physical health. The real problem is the toxic hustle culture, not employees trying to find ways to relax and recharge.