I feel so lucky on a daily basis to work for the charitable organization I'm part of. We are a tight group, celebrating not just our highs at the centre and observing those tough times together, but also supporting each other through our every day challenges: raising kids, managing personal finances and sharing our relationship complexities at times. We don't have benefits but are paid well and we tend to stay on for a bit longer than the norm. But the one perk we get each year is a holiday break at Christmas. This year, we closed on the 24th and we aren't open again until January 6th, 2014. I had a couple of days saved from extra hours in December, so I don't go back until the 8th. This holiday is bliss and we all are so appreciative of the opportunity to rest, relax and rejuvenate our souls.
I was shocked this year to observe on a number of occasions many community members expressing disbelief and displeasure that certain establishments would not be open over the holidays. I had a friend vent that Costco would be closed on Christmas Day. She was truly angry and was going to call the head office to complain. Whoah! Other people were upset that the library was closed yet the movie theatre was open. What? Blew me away. I wish everyone could have a nice break at Christmas. Don't we all deserve this time to spend with family and friends?
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I agree, I would love more time off at Christmas but am grateful for the stat days off. I was extremely happy though Christmas morning to find a truck stop breakfast place open so we could have a decent breakfast after spending the night in a hotel with a terrible continental breakfast. The waitresses were cheery and I only hope that they had the option of working or not as an old boss of mine gave everyone a choice. Some volunteered to work every year as found it a nice time to work when they otherwise would be lonely. Cheers and Happy New Year - Enjoy your time off!
I'm glad you found a great place for a wonderful breakfast. We do need to have essential services of course and I expect restaurants would be open. I wish retailers would give more staff time off instead of being open but I'm old school and can remember when Thursday night was the only night stores were open and stores were closed on Sundays! We've evolved to expect everything to be so available at all times. It is the times! Happy New Year to you. I'm sure after a busy year of moving and getting settled and traveling that you are looking forward to a more laid back year. Best wishes!
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