What’s the meaning of quiet vacationing?

“Quiet vacationing” means taking time off without formally requesting vacation leave. Employees who do this typically continue to appear active or available online when they’re actually away.

This phrase generally isn’t used with synonyms for quiet (e.g., you don’t say “silent vacationing”). And don’t mix up quite and quiet; “quite vacationing” doesn’t mean anything.

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