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I didnt work this year but in previous jobs I have always tried to volunteer to be the guy working on Christmas because I dont have kids and I think the people with kids should be home that day.
I used to do that when I was in the military and single. Once I got married, I stopped. Christmas is for all loved ones, not just people with kids.
I used to do that when I was in the military and single. Once I got married, I stopped. Christmas is for all loved ones, not just people with kids.
This was my first year in a long time that I didn't volunteer so others could be with their family. I've decided to make my own 'family' and don't feel guilty taking time off for myself.
This was my first year in a long time that I didn't volunteer so others could be with their family. I've decided to make my own 'family' and don't feel guilty taking time off for myself.
I was off Christmas and the day after. While visiting, my husband and I were shocked at the number of fast food establishments open on Christmas Day. The places were busy, too.
I am old enough to remember when everything was closed on Christmas except for emergency services.
I did on the first full-time job I had in NYC years ago, copyboy for a daily newspaper. The low life on Times Square was a bit thin that night, but otherwise just another work day.
I worked Christmas day and all the holidays in general, when I was in restaurants. Now days, I get to pick and choose my time off.
The week between Christmas and New year's day are a great time to take off and reflect on the previous year. Not too many people start a refinance application or put offers on homes this week in my market.
Still, I will probably work a little this week. My family members all have to work this week and I'm getting a little bored sitting at home.
I used to do that when I was in the military and single. Once I got married, I stopped. Christmas is for all loved ones, not just people with kids.
My sister and I were both navy so for our family christmas really isnt dec 25th. Its whenever we can all get together and celebrate it. When she was deployed to Antarctica we had christmas in february lol
I have stopped working on Christmas Day, due to my religious observance. I take off Good Friday and Easter Sunday as well, as per my religious observance. If the other religions can have it their way, so can I. Just a protected right people do not use enough.
I'm sure there are plenty of people who wish they had this luxury. I personally don't care that much because I am not religious at all. If I were religious and these holidays were very important to me, I would make sure to work for a company who are closed on Christmas/Easter etc.
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It doesn't bother me at all.
