I recently took time off from work and felt guilty about it, but my manager commended me for using Zapier's unlimited paid time-off policy, which inspired him to take more vacation days himself. I struggled with fear of going out of office in the past, feeling like I couldn't leave a project behind, but taking time off actually benefited my team by allowing me to come back refreshed and focused. To overcome this fear, I requested time off for vacations, friends' birthdays, and Canadian holidays, using a week of vacation time in my first two months at Zapier. The company encourages employees to make the most of their unlimited days off, with even the CEO promoting the importance of taking care of one's physical and mental health. By requesting time off, I'm doing an act of kindness to myself and deserving it, especially if I can't travel due to circumstances like the pandemic or finances.