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TVFactFan · 08-26-2004, 09:51 PM

A co-worker told me since she is not going anywhere out of town, she doesn't see the point in ever taking a week vacation from work. What about getting a break from the Daily Routine? That sounds dumb to me. I have ten days off in September and i'm not traveling anywhere. I just have 10 days to do whatever i want to do. Comments?

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 08-26-2004, 09:54 PM

I totally agree with you. Sometimes I take a random day off just to relax.

I am Him · 08-26-2004, 09:56 PM

Its not dumb.

What's the point of taking a large amount of time off if you're not going anywhere?

Sure I can see taking a day or two off. Maybe take Friday and Monday off and have a 4 day weeking, but thats about it. I'd rather save my vacation time for when I do decide to go somewhere.

TVFactFan · 08-26-2004, 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by I am Him
Its not dumb.

What's the point of taking a large amount of time off if you're not going anywhere?

Sure I can see taking a day or two off. Maybe take Friday and Monday off and have a 4 day weeking, but thats about it. I'd rather save my vacation time for when I do decide to go somewhere.

Because you don't have to get up early for one week. Take care of personal business and whatever else you can;t do during the day while you are at work.

Hollow · 08-26-2004, 10:03 PM

it's not dumb.

TheGreatPretender · 08-26-2004, 10:05 PM

How is that dumb? It's just taking a break to relax.

Mossopp · 08-27-2004, 03:21 PM

I hardly ever take time off work because I never go away on holiday. I take the odd day here and there but what's the point of taking a week/2 weeks off if all I'm going to be doing is sitting around the house being bored?
Besides, if I'm sitting at home all day I'll drink more which means that, not only am I screwing myself up, I'm also spending more money on drink than I normally would.
I think it's perfectly logical to keep working if you're not going anywhere in particular.

Moonlight Lady · 08-27-2004, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
A co-worker told me since she is not going anywhere out of town, she doesn't see the point in ever taking a week vacation from work. What about getting a break from the Daily Routine? That sounds dumb to me. I have ten days off in September and i'm not traveling anywhere. I just have 10 days to do whatever i want to do. Comments?

I agree, That's what I do too, I take a couple weeks in the summer and Christmas just to relax at home.

Mysty Eyes · 08-27-2004, 04:08 PM

Many companies insist on their employees taking the time off. People do need a change of pace, even if it is spent tinkering around the house. You are still away from the hustle and bustle of the work environment.

I, myself, will be taking off next week. What will I be doing? Staying home, or going out, or whatever. More importantly, I will NOT be working.

It may not be a "vacation" but it is definitely a "break" from your routine.

Superstar · 08-27-2004, 04:14 PM

I think it sounds dumb too

TVFactFan · 08-27-2004, 04:26 PM

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Originally posted by Mysty Eyes
Many companies insist on their employees taking the time off. People do need a change of pace, even if it is spent tinkering around the house. You are still away from the hustle and bustle of the work environment.

I, myself, will be taking off next week. What will I be doing? Staying home, or going out, or whatever. More importantly, I will NOT be working.

It may not be a "vacation" but it is definitely a "break" from your routine.

WELL PUT. It's definitely a change of Pace.

Kitt · 08-27-2004, 10:50 PM

It's never dumb to take a vacation.

08-26-2004, 09:51 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	Is it dumb to never take a vacation because you are not going anywhere? A co-worker told me since she is not going anywhere out of town, she doesn't see the point in ever taking a week vacation from work. What about getting a break from the Daily Routine? That sounds dumb to me. I have ten days off in September and i'm not traveling anywhere. I just have 10 days to do whatever i want to do. Comments?

08-26-2004, 09:54 PM	#2
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08-26-2004, 10:05 PM	#6
TheGreatPretender just because Forum Veteran Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Trying to think of a creative, witty location. Posts: 7,628	How is that dumb? It's just taking a break to relax.
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08-27-2004, 03:21 PM	#7
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	I hardly ever take time off work because I never go away on holiday. I take the odd day here and there but what's the point of taking a week/2 weeks off if all I'm going to be doing is sitting around the house being bored? Besides, if I'm sitting at home all day I'll drink more which means that, not only am I screwing myself up, I'm also spending more money on drink than I normally would. I think it's perfectly logical to keep working if you're not going anywhere in particular.
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08-26-2004, 09:56 PM	#3
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	Its not dumb. What's the point of taking a large amount of time off if you're not going anywhere? Sure I can see taking a day or two off. Maybe take Friday and Monday off and have a 4 day weeking, but thats about it. I'd rather save my vacation time for when I do decide to go somewhere.

08-26-2004, 10:03 PM	#5
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	it's not dumb.

08-27-2004, 04:08 PM	#9
Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	Many companies insist on their employees taking the time off. People do need a change of pace, even if it is spent tinkering around the house. You are still away from the hustle and bustle of the work environment. I, myself, will be taking off next week. What will I be doing? Staying home, or going out, or whatever. More importantly, I will NOT be working. It may not be a "vacation" but it is definitely a "break" from your routine.

08-27-2004, 04:14 PM	#10
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I think it sounds dumb too

08-27-2004, 10:50 PM	#12
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	It's never dumb to take a vacation.