I'm sick of hearing a message of non-belief when you try to explain that you HAVE to work on Christmas day.
I just had to be rather blunt when somebody couldn't comprehend that I can't 'just pop out for a couple of hours'
In fact there are a LOT of folks work ALL these public holidays. If you aren't a pen-pusher, teacher or work in a shop- chances are you will be working or on-call.
Poeple don't stop getting hurt, needing water, power, phone or TV. Crims never stop their antics and cows don't dry up for the day.
So don't bug the essential services workers about 'just taking a little time off'
They rest of you cry like schoolgirls when these services get cut.
You may have a job where it doesn't matter if you take a day or two off. We don't- people depend on us.
Want to bet on who's job may be replaced by a robot one day?
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All those sods whom expect instant help to fix or nurse their services or injuries are usually the ones who express the most surprise that thousands of workers in essential services keep them running 24/7.
This is the first year in 34 that I will not be working at any time between Xmas Eve and 2nd January........and the weather gods have come to the party!
Merry Xmas all.
To keep the blood pressure down, you have to learn to ignore, avoid or rubbish stupid people who get into your space. The "thousand yard stare" or "the walk on by" fuck off look do for most occasions. I have a few years on you Oswald ... you will master it one of these days. Merry Christmas.
Good point!
Merry December 29 or whenever you get to have a break Oswald.
All the best!!
"I just had to be rather blunt when somebody couldn't comprehend that I can't 'just pop out for a couple of hours'"
I think they're just winding you up.
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