So, my alarm went off this morning and the newsperson was talking about Gov. Huntsman's upcoming 4-day work week that will take effect the beginning of August. Lying in bed I thought to myself how incredibly unfair it was for them to talk about this initiative on FRIDAY! If I was lucky enough to have a 4-day work week, I wouldn't be awake because today would be a day off. Sigh and pout.
Working at a public institution has its perks and highlights, sure, but as all greedy people I want more!!
Coming from my religious background Sunday is a day that nothing gets accomplished, so my two-day weekend is technically only one day. Granted, Church activity at church and home is important to me and I can't say that I dislike the break from the Monday through Friday stuff and icky Saturday chores, but I do feel slighted that I can't go shopping or other personal "work stuff" that would probably make me feel like my life is more under control if I could have just one more day to get stuff done.
For example, last Saturday I took Toad to a CrossFit class in the AM. (It was awesome BTW; although he'll probably say otherwise.) He promised to try it - in a few weeks you hardly feel sore at all :) Then we had to see Hancock because Batman is coming out this weekend and it would throw off our movie viewing. (Granted, not a priority, but everyone needs to do fun stuff every now and then). Then we went grocery and other kinds of shopping. By the time we were done the day was over and my house was a mess and the yard was unkempt. Not a big deal, during the week I get home and I am tired from being emotionally picked on by clients that I become physically exhausted; therefore, no chores for me. I know, I know, whine, whine, whine. I acknowledge that this argument is really for no good reason, but...
Life seems so unfair. Just to further the State issue, yesterday the Lawyer was reading a news article that said State employees were no longer going to get Columbus Day or Veteran's Day off. She was upset that they were taking away two of our holidays until I reminded her that we don't get those holiday's anyway. So, since the Ivory Tower is overlooked I guess it makes sense that we would be ignored for a 4-day work week too. However, as one of the largest employers in the State, think how many tax dollars would be saved if we shut down for one more day :)
15 years ago
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Thanks for the words of support. You were always a great shoulder to lean on.
I feel you about Sundays. If it makes you feel any better, the grocery store, and other stores like K Mart and Target, are usually mobbed on Sundays and 30 minutes of shopping is easily doubled.
Big hug, and thanks again. Whine any time you want to -- I'll listen!
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