# Anyone else working today? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 25, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691 "2018-12-25T17:45:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/1 "2018-12-25T17:45:27Z")
I have to work Monday through Friday without exception, so I very rarely get any holidays off. The only excitement so far was a high-speed car chase at about 8:40 this morning going by my complex. A small coupe whizzing by at about 85 to 90 mph, soon followed by a couple of cars of Portland’s Finest. The sirens kept going until they faded out of earshot, so I don’t know how it all ended. Then I got another cup of coffee. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/2 "2018-12-25T18:03:45Z")
Going in to work later this afternoon. A kidney tumor and an assortment of Paps await. “Angels we have heard on high.” 🎼 🎵 🎶 ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/3 "2018-12-25T18:25:36Z")
On call. So far I’ve gotten a page for one ticket, something that I don’t have to go in for. I stlll had to log in and acknowledge the ticket, so it’s worth 30 minutes of double time and a half…easy money. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/4 "2018-12-25T18:35:21Z")
Yeah. I’m working. Head chef and chief bottle washer. I never get a holiday on a holiday. Everything is cooked. Though. Thats a blessing. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/5 "2018-12-25T18:39:33Z")
I thought the thread title was “Anyone else working out today?” No, because the gym is closed. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/6 "2018-12-25T21:03:18Z")
God. I wish these people with these incredibly cute kids would leave. Oh, wait that’s my grandkids. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/7 "2018-12-25T21:11:14Z")
I never work. I’m broken. ---
**Author:** ![Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f08c70/32.png) [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/8 "2018-12-25T21:52:17Z")
I live in Israel. Today was a regular work day. I’m so used to it now that I didn’t give it a second thought. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/9 "2018-12-25T21:59:49Z")
“Working out”? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/10 "2018-12-25T23:05:25Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > I never work. I’m broken. Broken’s not a word I associate with you, Gato. More like ‘alternatively engaged’. ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/11 "2018-12-25T23:31:54Z")
I’m working. As a Jew, I’m always asked to be available in case of emergencies on Christmas. As my wife’s birthday is just a few days later, it’s very handy, they let me have that day off in its place. ---
**Author:** ![Spud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spud/32/347_2.png) [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/12 "2018-12-25T23:36:11Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > God. I wish these people with these incredibly cute kids would leave. Oh, wait that’s my grandkids. Wow… are you my Grandma. Sure, she died about 40 years ago but I remember clearly hearing her ask my Grandpa “have those people left yet?” Don’t worry… many years later I think it is funny. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/13 "2018-12-26T00:22:02Z")
Oh, the kids are great. They’ve all had too much fun, though. Sometimes I think we adults expect too much from kids on holidays. My son took his family home ( about 10 miles away) And my middle daughter left to take her boys to spend time at the other grandparents. The lil’wrekker’s asleep. All is peace and quiet now. ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/14 "2018-12-26T00:53:38Z")
I’ve worked virtually every Christmas for the last 20 years. Today is no exception ;). ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Mouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mighty_mouse/32/7776_2.png) [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/15 "2018-12-26T01:31:31Z")
I’m not working today, we are vacationing. I’ve been really appreciative of the staff working last night and today to make our vacation possible. I’m not usually an extravagant tipper, but have been extending myself these last 36 hours or so. And thanking the people who don’t get tips for working today. So thank you to those who are working on Christmas. Whether in the ER, the 911 center or the mini-golf place. It’s all good and valuable work and makes a difference to someone. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/16 "2018-12-26T01:37:06Z")
To the OP: nope, today’s a day off and so is tomorrow. : Boxing Day. I’m not back to work until Thursday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![PoppaSan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/poppasan/32/189_2.png) [@PoppaSan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PoppaSan)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/17 "2018-12-26T04:24:52Z")
Wife worked today. She was scheduled for yesterday afternoon also but traded to get it off. Old people at the home require 24/7 care. I last worked last Wed, I’m not due back until next Wed. Burning vacation before the end of the year. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/18 "2018-12-26T04:54:08Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > “Working out”? 😕 I really am going blind. Could have sworn the thread title said “working out.” ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/19 "2018-12-26T11:23:24Z")
Because of [boring info about schedules, PTO and stuff] I was able to get 18 days off in Dec/Jan with a minimal expenditure of vacation time. So I’m not going back till the second week of January. Eldest kiddo worked Christmas day\*, and the days around it. He gets a lot of time off in January though to make up for it. \*Trust me, y’all want him to work those days. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691/20 "2018-12-26T14:05:45Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > I really am going blind. Could have sworn the thread title said “working out.” [https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21396041&postcount=5](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21396041&postcount=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-working-today/826691.md?page=2)