Cloudy's Cafe, a conversation zone, November 25, 2003 - Page 2

Downunda · 11-26-2003, 01:05 AM

Never had fish head curry before, always game to try something new though [img]smile.gif[/img] Do you like it?

mistral4543 · 11-26-2003, 01:11 AM

Thanks, Downunda [img]smile.gif[/img]

To put my current excitement into the right context... I started off this year with 42 days of vacation leave (21 carried over from last year, and a fresh 21 this year). This 42-day deal has been carrying on for 3 years, meaning that since 2000, I have only used up the previous year's leave but not touched on the current year's allocation.

This year, I took 14.5 days off (4 to attend to my maternal grandma's funeral, 4 to visit my paternal grandparents overseas, and the remaining to run errands for my parents). It has been so stressful at work that I just want a break from it all (even when I went on leave earlier, I tended to check my office emails... it was becoming an obsession

).

Right now, my leave plans are in 1-2 day blocks (for example, I am off next Tues and Wed, but return to the office on Thu). I have tried as far as possible to extend my weekends using the blocks, though. I don't think I can afford a long holiday (I doubt my boss would agree, it is after all the peak period), but at least I hope to wake up late and bum around [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] I am really keeping my fingers crossed that I get to go off on those days

[ 11-26-2003, 01:13 AM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]

Downunda · 11-26-2003, 01:19 AM

I've just started a 6 day week (Tuesday-Sunday) and although the extra dollars are all good, it definately isn't for me. Soon as Christmas is done, I'm heading back to a Wednesday-Sunday deal. I work to live, I don't live to work

hehe

mistral4543 · 11-26-2003, 01:32 AM

Ooh, 6-day working week? We are currently on shift for Saturdays (we work half-day on alternate Saturdays), and I already get depressed by that

I think I have been working too long in the same organisation (5 years is pretty long by today's standards). The thing is, I can't be sure the grass is always greener at the other side [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Lady Blue03 · 11-26-2003, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Downunda:
Another long day at work, found a present to give Jen for christmas at lunchtime though Just need to pay the rest of it tomorrow then I can mail it off [img]smile.gif[/img]

Oy, a pressie? Ooooh what is it!! NO don't tell me! *claps her hands in a little girlish way*

Just finished playing some D2 with my best friend Mikey. Ugh, I hate the new patch, but eh, makes it more interesting I guess [img]tongue.gif[/img]

SG, you could snuggle with your mom! That always makes me feel better

Azred · 11-26-2003, 02:03 AM

bad news: my distict manager has failed to follow through on her stated desire to secure a promotion for me.

good news: a recruiter from a large local accounting software firm really wants me to come in for a follow-up interview.

bad news: both my mother and Belle's mother had to cancel their plans to come here for Thanksgiving.

good news: we'll have plenty of money for Christmas gifts.

What a "mixed bag" day! [img]graemlins/1dizzy.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img]

mistral4543 · 11-26-2003, 02:07 AM

Heh, I like to be clear of how I feel at the end of the day so I'm not sure if I'd want to be in your current situation, Azred

Azred · 11-26-2003, 02:25 AM

Well, it could always be worse around here...fortunately it isn't. I need only set my store's ad for December tomorrow and then I don't have to think about anything (except preparing Thanksgiving dinner) until Saturday. I can live with that! [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img]

Lady Blue03 · 11-26-2003, 02:47 AM

You cook the turkey dinner Azzy? Not Belle? Whoooa now I've heard everything

Anyway, time for bed! Good night and see ya'll tomorrow [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

Azred · 11-26-2003, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lady Blue03:
You cook the turkey dinner Azzy? Not Belle? Whoooa now I've heard everything

Anyway, time for bed! Good night and see ya'll tomorrow [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

Azred dons a chef hat. Of course I handle the turkey! After I'm through with it, the meat will be so tender all the way through that it will simply flake off the bones. Delicious! Belle will take care of the pies...also very tasty. *yum*

11-26-2003, 01:05 AM	#11
Downunda Set - Egyptian God of Chaos Join Date: January 7, 2002 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Age: 45 Posts: 2,975	Never had fish head curry before, always game to try something new though [img]smile.gif[/img] Do you like it? __________________ \"Doing stuff is overrated, like Hitler, he did lots of stuff, but doesn\'t everybody wish he\'d just stayed at home and smoked pot?!?\"

11-26-2003, 01:19 AM	#13
Downunda Set - Egyptian God of Chaos Join Date: January 7, 2002 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Age: 45 Posts: 2,975	I've just started a 6 day week (Tuesday-Sunday) and although the extra dollars are all good, it definately isn't for me. Soon as Christmas is done, I'm heading back to a Wednesday-Sunday deal. I work to live, I don't live to work hehe __________________ \"Doing stuff is overrated, like Hitler, he did lots of stuff, but doesn\'t everybody wish he\'d just stayed at home and smoked pot?!?\"

11-26-2003, 02:03 AM	#16
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	bad news: my distict manager has failed to follow through on her stated desire to secure a promotion for me. good news: a recruiter from a large local accounting software firm really wants me to come in for a follow-up interview. bad news: both my mother and Belle's mother had to cancel their plans to come here for Thanksgiving. good news: we'll have plenty of money for Christmas gifts. What a "mixed bag" day! [img]graemlins/1dizzy.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

11-26-2003, 02:25 AM	#18
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	Well, it could always be worse around here...fortunately it isn't. I need only set my store's ad for December tomorrow and then I don't have to think about anything (except preparing Thanksgiving dinner) until Saturday. I can live with that! [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

11-26-2003, 02:47 AM	#19
Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 4,557	You cook the turkey dinner Azzy? Not Belle? Whoooa now I've heard everything Anyway, time for bed! Good night and see ya'll tomorrow [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] __________________ Yep I'm still lurking!

11-26-2003, 01:11 AM	#12
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 47 Posts: 3,159	Thanks, Downunda [img]smile.gif[/img] To put my current excitement into the right context... I started off this year with 42 days of vacation leave (21 carried over from last year, and a fresh 21 this year). This 42-day deal has been carrying on for 3 years, meaning that since 2000, I have only used up the previous year's leave but not touched on the current year's allocation. This year, I took 14.5 days off (4 to attend to my maternal grandma's funeral, 4 to visit my paternal grandparents overseas, and the remaining to run errands for my parents). It has been so stressful at work that I just want a break from it all (even when I went on leave earlier, I tended to check my office emails... it was becoming an obsession ). Right now, my leave plans are in 1-2 day blocks (for example, I am off next Tues and Wed, but return to the office on Thu). I have tried as far as possible to extend my weekends using the blocks, though. I don't think I can afford a long holiday (I doubt my boss would agree, it is after all the peak period), but at least I hope to wake up late and bum around [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] I am really keeping my fingers crossed that I get to go off on those days [ 11-26-2003, 01:13 AM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]

11-26-2003, 01:32 AM	#14
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 47 Posts: 3,159	Ooh, 6-day working week? We are currently on shift for Saturdays (we work half-day on alternate Saturdays), and I already get depressed by that I think I have been working too long in the same organisation (5 years is pretty long by today's standards). The thing is, I can't be sure the grass is always greener at the other side [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

11-26-2003, 02:07 AM	#17
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 47 Posts: 3,159	Heh, I like to be clear of how I feel at the end of the day so I'm not sure if I'd want to be in your current situation, Azred

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