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Re:A Simple Dutch Cure for Stress by amoron on Saturday November 09, 2019 @08:35AM (#21491445)
> There seems zero social or professional stigma about it.

Actually, I think there is some stigma but we are prohibited from discussing it publicly due to modern values. Burnout is bound to have some negative impact on career opportunities as one is unlikely to regain their status and responsibilities on return.

Re:A Simple Dutch Cure for Stress by flyGuyOnTheSly on Saturday November 09, 2019 @10:38AM (#21492112)
That seems fair.

If you are apt to go missing for 6 months every other year for whatever reason, an employer wouldn't invest a lot of expensive training in you.

Re:A Simple Dutch Cure for Stress by 0xfaded on Saturday November 09, 2019 @10:56AM (#21492214)
I've heard the same thing said behind closed doors about paternity leave in Denmark.