Not to sound like an uncaring prat, but what a total non-story. What kind of self-indulged individual with the microphone that they have makes this a thing? I think in other places the employers would replace them in a wink. This article was like reading a LiveJournal post. I wish I could take a break from work because I realize I'm an utter failure at something, but, alas, I must truck on and 'earn' the money I'm trying to work for. I've never known an intelligent person, such as Jody, to boast he's getting paid to not work. Whatever.
If a player on the Jazz pulled this stunt we'd all be dual wielding pitchforks.