Christmas on the 26th? Really?

Flounder · 12-26-2011, 12:57 PM

So. Being a student employee ive had no work these past 2 weeks with break. But why do we need to obverve Christmas today with all government and banks closed? I get that its nice to have a day off. But i feel like the only thing being accomplished is getting a day off of work?

Any of you guys have to work today because you don't work for the government? Just makes me sad with the state of our nation and economy, the last thing we need is more days off.

I dint mean to offend anybody, and i know everyone works hard. J just hate that our whole nation is shut down today because Christmas was yesterday.

markem · 12-26-2011, 01:02 PM

If you think that's bad, wait until you hear about the 1st on the 2nd. That'll literally blow your mind and is sure to leave you in a coma of confusion.

Subvet642 · 12-26-2011, 01:04 PM

Remember: People have to travel back home after the holiday, otherwise they would have to travel on Christmas itself.

icehog3 · 12-26-2011, 01:13 PM

Make everyone work 16 hours today to make up time...we can turn this country around in a day.

The Poet · 12-26-2011, 01:15 PM

I get your point, Ethan, but personally I'm less concerned with government and bank workers getting a paid day off than I am with their bosses squandering and/or stealing billions as a matter of course.

As for me, I'm working all day today, alone, and glad to have the hours. My job is only part-time normally, and I've medical bills 'way up past my ears, so I'm happy with every dollar I can get.

icehog3 · 12-26-2011, 01:17 PM

I work for the government, and I am working today.

I have suggested to my bosses that we work 365 days next year, screw this "holiday" crap.

Ogre · 12-26-2011, 01:28 PM

I also am a government employee working today. So you can't blame us all. LOL

icehog3 · 12-26-2011, 01:36 PM

I worked Saturday night, Christmas Eve....worked Easter, 4th of July, Memorial Day as well.

Wish I was a student again so I could get Christmas and summer breaks. Easier to throw stones at the people who get one extra day off when you live in that glass house.

kelmac07 · 12-26-2011, 01:38 PM

Think of the troops in your statement Ethan...should they also work and not enjoy some "down time" on this federal holiday?

And for the record...I am one of those employees with the day off.

icehog3 · 12-26-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Think of the troops in your statement...should they also work and not enjoy some "down time" on this federal holiday?

No, they should double-shift.

Ogre · 12-26-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I worked Saturday night, Christmas Eve....worked Easter, 4th of July, Memorial Day as well.

Wish I was a student again so I could get Christmas and summer breaks. Easier to throw stones at the people who get one extra day off when you live in that glass house.

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Think of the troops in your statement Ethan...should they also work and not enjoy some "down time" on this federal holiday?

And for the record...I am one of those employees with the day off.

Amen to both of these!!!

kelmac07 · 12-26-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

No, they should double-shift.

Why not make 'em pull a triple?

Ogre · 12-26-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

No, they should double-shift.

I am on a double shift!!!

kelmac07 · 12-26-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

I am on a double shift!!!

And "busting your a$$" I see.

cort · 12-26-2011, 01:44 PM

I'm off today if it makes anyone feel better.

Ogre · 12-26-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

And "busting your a$$" I see.

Just taking a break. This is one of the busiest stations in the county. This truck has run over 3k calls this year.

Ashcan Bill · 12-26-2011, 01:44 PM

The worst thing about being retired is I don't get to look forward to paid holidays off any more.

kelmac07 · 12-26-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

Just taking a break. This is one of the busiest stations in the county. This truck has run over 3k calls this year.

Just busting your balls Larry. I'm sure you make a lot of calls with all those retirees down there.

Ogre · 12-26-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cort

I'm off today if it makes anyone feel better.

Smoke a cigar for me. That will make me feel better.

E.J. · 12-26-2011, 01:46 PM

Government employee and have the day off.... In fact, I took the week off...but today is holiday, not vacation. Same with next Monday....

No worries, I am not offended. I could not care less if someone doesn't like that I get today as a paid holiday.....

12-26-2011, 12:57 PM	#1
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Christmas on the 26th? Really? So. Being a student employee ive had no work these past 2 weeks with break. But why do we need to obverve Christmas today with all government and banks closed? I get that its nice to have a day off. But i feel like the only thing being accomplished is getting a day off of work? Any of you guys have to work today because you don't work for the government? Just makes me sad with the state of our nation and economy, the last thing we need is more days off. I dint mean to offend anybody, and i know everyone works hard. J just hate that our whole nation is shut down today because Christmas was yesterday. __________________ "Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." - Alfred de Musset

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,531 Trading: (47)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? If you think that's bad, wait until you hear about the 1st on the 2nd. That'll literally blow your mind and is sure to leave you in a coma of confusion. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? Remember: People have to travel back home after the holiday, otherwise they would have to travel on Christmas itself. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,564 Trading: (60)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? Make everyone work 16 hours today to make up time...we can turn this country around in a day. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? I get your point, Ethan, but personally I'm less concerned with government and bank workers getting a paid day off than I am with their bosses squandering and/or stealing billions as a matter of course. As for me, I'm working all day today, alone, and glad to have the hours. My job is only part-time normally, and I've medical bills 'way up past my ears, so I'm happy with every dollar I can get. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,564 Trading: (60)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? I work for the government, and I am working today. I have suggested to my bosses that we work 365 days next year, screw this "holiday" crap. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? I also am a government employee working today. So you can't blame us all. LOL __________________

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,564 Trading: (60)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? I worked Saturday night, Christmas Eve....worked Easter, 4th of July, Memorial Day as well. Wish I was a student again so I could get Christmas and summer breaks. Easier to throw stones at the people who get one extra day off when you live in that glass house. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? Think of the troops in your statement Ethan...should they also work and not enjoy some "down time" on this federal holiday? And for the record...I am one of those employees with the day off. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? I'm off today if it makes anyone feel better.

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Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,890 Trading: (6)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? The worst thing about being retired is I don't get to look forward to paid holidays off any more.

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E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Christmas on the 26th? Really? Government employee and have the day off.... In fact, I took the week off...but today is holiday, not vacation. Same with next Monday.... No worries, I am not offended. I could not care less if someone doesn't like that I get today as a paid holiday.....