Indonesia and Vietnam Face Growing Work‑Life Balance Pressures

In Indonesia, many young professionals aged 25‑35 experience "vacation guilt," remaining mentally attached to work while on holiday. They frequently check email, attend online meetings, and bring laptops on trips, preventing true relaxation. The article cites accounts of Nhật Linh, an account manager who kept working during a Korean vacation, and Hoàng Nam, a designer who struggled to stay offline on the beach.

In Vietnam, retirees are advised to avoid three habits that can undermine a peaceful later life: excessive drinking at social gatherings, constantly comparing oneself to others, and gambling. The guidance emphasizes that stable health, family harmony and a relaxed mindset are far more valuable than material displays or risky pursuits.

Both pieces highlight how modern connectivity and social pressures are blurring the line between work and personal time, affecting wellbeing across different life stages in the region.