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It is not widely known but paid holidays as a benefit is a fairly recent phenomenon in the field of industrial relations and work compensation. For millennia it was a privilege that was limited only to nobility, but nowadays getting paid to do nothing is a right that is protected by law for all workers. But who is paying whom?
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In 13 B.C. emperor Augustus decided to establish a standardized pension plan for veteran legionaries. After 16 years of service, a retired legionaries would expect to be paid a state pension roughly equivalent to the 75% of a laborer's salary. It was a great idea and was well accepted by the legions, but very quickly things went downhill. Let's see how.
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By now you must have seen the “Keep Calm and Carry On” posters, t-shirts, coffee mugs, and accessories. The story goes that in 1939 the United Kingdom was preparing for the war and government planners were certain than Germany will perform destructive air raids on cities and industry. But then you might ask, what does this have to do with Spanish Real Estate? Let’s see.
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