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The real reason your coworker is taking time off this month

PTO requests are on the rise as "Grand Theft Auto 6," "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time," and "World of Warcraft: Forever" all release this month.

Three major, nostalgia-packed AAA video games are arriving this month: World of Warcraft: Forever, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Grand Theft Auto 6. As a result, a significant number of workers are using paid time off (PTO) simultaneously. Some companies are granting the day off, while others are preparing for a surge in call-outs. This month, many video gaming adults may be sick - ahem, ahem. November features three highly anticipated, nostalgia-filled video game releases.

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