Fuck airports. I don't care if I ever fly on a plane again as long as I live.
Fuck airports. I don't care if I ever fly on a plane again as long as I live.
Grand Teton and Yellowstone this summer. Then a float trip on the Missouri river.
Grand Teton and Yellowstone this summer. Then a float trip on the Missouri river.
Vacation is showering. Its time to accelerate getting canned meats for us
Vacation is showering. Its time to accelerate getting canned meats for us
Agree. Wasting money to just indulge
Agree. Wasting money to just indulge
We're locked into our 1984 Superstates now. European internet is the next step
We're locked into our 1984 Superstates now. European internet is the next step
Road trip to Montana this summer. Taking a van with all the family, including our 1 year old granddaughter.
Road trip to Montana this summer. Taking a van with all the family, including our 1 year old granddaughter.
This is the way. Bring back the road trip. It's what families used to do in the 1950s, when air travel was too expensive for them.
This is the way. Bring back the road trip. It's what families used to do in the 1950s, when air travel was too expensive for them.
I've never liked flying commercially, and the airline industry has really gone downhill the last few years. I'd rather dodge a moose on a highway in the middle of Montana than be trapped in a pressurized aluminum tube with a bunch of diversity.
I've never liked flying commercially, and the airline industry has really gone downhill the last few years. I'd rather dodge a moose on a highway in the middle of Montana than be trapped in a pressurized aluminum tube with a bunch of diversity.
Tourism is lame. Use your holidays/vacations to visit your loved ones to build closer bonds with your family. If there are no loved ones close enough that you can visit them then spend the time together out in nature.
Tourism is lame. Use your holidays/vacations to visit your loved ones to build closer bonds with your family. If there are no loved ones close enough that you can visit them then spend the time together out in nature.
> bonds with your family > loved ones
I never thought these two things could go together. I envy everyone who's had that experience.
>> bonds with your family
>> loved ones
I never thought these two things could go together. I envy everyone who's had that experience.
Same, I loathe my family
Same, I loathe my family
People come from the cities to vacation in my rural locale, so I am fortunate to be able to hunker down in a pleasant surrounding. What is unfortunate is that the joy of travelling to explore other parts of the earth has been squashed.
People come from the cities to vacation in my rural locale, so I am fortunate to be able to hunker down in a pleasant surrounding. What is unfortunate is that the joy of travelling to explore other parts of the earth has been squashed.
My boss seems to think that weekends and a few selected federal holidays are enough when it comes to time off , so unfortunately, there will be no vacation for me in the foreseeable future. Even if I call out sick, my boss expects me to work remotely while "sick", so I couldn't even fake a week of illness to get out of work in order to sneak away for a vacation. I haven't had vacation time in two years, and I feel like I need one so bad.
If I could vacation though, I would look into planning a local or neighboring state road trip, stopping off at the beaten path types of destinations (camp sites, natural springs, fishing, etc.) I don't think I have the stomach for touristy places with tons of people these days anyway. If you keep it simple, you get to relax, and avoid having to provide any sort of "papers".
My boss seems to think that weekends and a few selected federal holidays are enough when it comes to time off , so unfortunately, there will be no vacation for me in the foreseeable future. Even if I call out sick, my boss expects me to work remotely while "sick", so I couldn't even fake a week of illness to get out of work in order to sneak away for a vacation. I haven't had vacation time in two years, and I feel like I need one so bad.
If I could vacation though, I would look into planning a local or neighboring state road trip, stopping off at the beaten path types of destinations (camp sites, natural springs, fishing, etc.) I don't think I have the stomach for touristy places with tons of people these days anyway. If you keep it simple, you get to relax, and avoid having to provide any sort of "papers".
If you've been working at that job for 2 years then it's time to apply for a job with a competitor that will give you better pay/benefits.
If you've been working at that job for 2 years then it's time to apply for a job with a competitor that will give you better pay/benefits.
I agree, and normally I would move on. The only thing that has been keeping me there is experience with having the title I have. Education wise, I have the equivocal of a bachelors in credit hours, but never completed a degree (long story). It kills me to stay because I was promised 4% contribution to a 401K and full paid for insurance, and they haven't made good on it, but it's an easy job, and to be fair, they've treated me nicely - I get generous bonuses for my birthday, and the holidays. I've worked really hard to move up title wise, and the job has an expiration date - as soon as the boss retires in about 4 years. Considering my background, I feel lucky to have the job. It's really hard to get a decent paying job without an official degree, and the commensurable work experience in my line of work (financial sector office management).
The job I have sucks though, because there is literally no one who can cover me if I call out sick, or want to take a vacation. I'm not only the operations manager, but I am also the executive assistant to the president of the company so I am always working hard, and there is no telling what I will be doing day to day on top of normal duties. My boss's personality is literally that of a cartoon character with ADD, and has multiple business interests that I often have to assist with.
However, I figure that if I tough it out for a few more years, I can move into a similar job with a bit less responsibility making about 20k more a year. I am literally counting down the days, and have to often remind myself of the end game reward.
I agree, and normally I would move on. The only thing that has been keeping me there is experience with having the title I have. Education wise, I have the equivocal of a bachelors in credit hours, but never completed a degree (long story). It kills me to stay because I was promised 4% contribution to a 401K and full paid for insurance, and they haven't made good on it, but it's an easy job, and to be fair, they've treated me nicely - I get generous bonuses for my birthday, and the holidays. I've worked really hard to move up title wise, and the job has an expiration date - as soon as the boss retires in about 4 years. Considering my background, I feel lucky to have the job. It's really hard to get a decent paying job without an official degree, and the commensurable work experience in my line of work (financial sector office management).
The job I have sucks though, because there is literally no one who can cover me if I call out sick, or want to take a vacation. I'm not only the operations manager, but I am also the executive assistant to the president of the company so I am always working hard, and there is no telling what I will be doing day to day on top of normal duties. My boss's personality is literally that of a cartoon character with ADD, and has multiple business interests that I often have to assist with.
However, I figure that if I tough it out for a few more years, I can move into a similar job with a bit less responsibility making about 20k more a year. I am literally counting down the days, and have to often remind myself of the end game reward.
What's a fucking vacation?
Who the fuck are you the queen of england?
You think you're better than me?
GIT TAE FUCK!
What's a fucking vacation?
Who the fuck are you the queen of england?
You think you're better than me?
GIT TAE FUCK!
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