# U.S. Dopers at work on July 5 -- SIGN IN **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 5, 2002, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484 "2002-07-05T12:57:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Frank\_2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8c91f0/32.png) [@Frank\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank_2)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/21 "2002-07-05T14:34:16Z")
I’m in mainly due to a lack of vacation days. Then again, when you can sit around all day on the computer and not do any work, isn’t it just like a vacation day? ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/22 "2002-07-05T14:37:49Z")
I’m here, and I’ll be here tomorrow. It’s got A/C, AOL and it’s payday. When I was out Wednesday, UPS delivered a very expensive package here for me, and someone signed for it. Lucky me! ---
**Author:** ![AbbySthrnAccent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/eb9ed0/32.png) [@AbbySthrnAccent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AbbySthrnAccent)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/23 "2002-07-05T14:41:00Z")
Signing in. Although there have not been many calls, it’s a slow easy day. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/24 "2002-07-05T14:44:09Z")
Eight hours pay for two hours on the SDMB and one of actual work? Ummmm… okay. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/25 "2002-07-05T14:49:05Z")
I’m here with a skeleton crew. No vacation for me until October, only a third of the staff is allowed off at a time and I was too late with putting in a request. ---
**Author:** ![Stiletto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Stiletto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stiletto)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/26 "2002-07-05T14:59:24Z")
Coffee. Check. Computer. Check. T-1 line. Check. Okay. I can handle that. The only reason I’m here is because only half of the computer support staff can take a day off at a time…and he got his request in before me. So, here I am, guzzling coffee, trying to wake up. But it shouldn’t be too tough. 🙂 -Stil ---
**Author:** ![D\_Odds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/d_odds/32/2882_2.png) [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/27 "2002-07-05T15:08:39Z")
I didn’t want to burn a vacation day. I’ll put in my 4-5 hours then out. Besides, the AC is cranking in here. I should have come in yesterday! ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/28 "2002-07-05T15:09:07Z")
Oh yeah, I’m in. Skeleton crew here as well, but I got paid today and found out I have 10 more hours of leave than previously presumed. Some small amount of work that needs to be done, but nothing that can’t wait until after the DC Lunch Bunch (which, **welby** , I highly recommend coming to if your job is anywhere near the White House.) ---
**Author:** ![ResIpsaLoquitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@ResIpsaLoquitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResIpsaLoquitor)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/29 "2002-07-05T15:16:56Z")
Here. Even my boss took the day off; he’s camping with the kids, so it’s JUST ME in the office. (Hey, I could work naked today.) I actually came in voluntarily to get caught up on some research. If it helps, I slept in for an extra 2 hours and I’m probably leaving an hour early. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![photopat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@photopat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/photopat)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/30 "2002-07-05T15:19:40Z")
We’re a small company and three other people had already taken today off, so I’m here. Besides, it’s payday. ---
**Author:** ![gallows\_fodder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8c91f0/32.png) [@gallows\_fodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallows_fodder)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/31 "2002-07-05T15:25:24Z")
Most of us are here (I’m in because I’m saving vacation days), but my boss is letting us out early – 3:00, if not earlier. Yay! All of my customers are on vacation, so it’s quiet and peaceful today. When I’m not fooling around online, I’m organizing my email folders, which (I’m ashamed to admit) I find relaxing. ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/32 "2002-07-05T15:27:54Z")
I’m here because my company has a rule that in order to get paid for a holiday, an employee must work the day before and after the holiday. What a pain!! ☹ Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/33 "2002-07-05T15:29:53Z")
Checkin’ in. It’s a ghost town here in ye olde firm of law. Me and four other assistants on the floor. All working for zero attorneys. Color me confused, but _why the hell am I here?!?_ ---
**Author:** ![dono](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e0b2c6/32.png) [@dono](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dono)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/34 "2002-07-05T15:41:24Z")
There’s almost nobody here today. It’s blissfully peaceful and quiet. The few people who did come in are in a good mood, totally kicked back. The bosses are all gone. The phone hasn’t rung once. Why would anyone take leave on a day like this? It’s like a vacation being in the office! ---
**Author:** ![Lisa\_Ann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bc79bd/32.png) [@Lisa\_Ann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lisa_Ann)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/35 "2002-07-05T16:13:25Z")
It’s payday today and I deliver the checks! There are five people in our building across the street and sixteen including me in this building. I’ve had two calls. It’ll be quiet as a morgue after lunch. I’m closing the lobby at three. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/36 "2002-07-05T16:30:42Z")
I’m here. Should be an easy day. The boss is buying Roundtable pizza for everyone for lunch. I’ve only got a couple of programs to write. The boss is supposedly leaving as 14:00. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/37 "2002-07-05T16:43:05Z")
I’m here. No vacation until I’ve been here 1 year in September. ---
**Author:** ![islandgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8491ac/32.png) [@islandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/islandgirl)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/38 "2002-07-05T16:47:09Z")
I didn’t want to be here…but I figured that a vacation day would be more useful if I was actually going on vacation. Will try to leave early, though…it’s dead as tombs here. ---
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/39 "2002-07-05T16:48:09Z")
Well, the nature of my job is such that I have to make sure I reschedule and service the stops I missed because of the holiday. Not necessarily today, but soon. And, of course, if I didn’t work today, I’d have today’s stops to make up, as well. Plus, my company has a rule that you have to work the day before and the day after a paid holiday (of which we only get about seven) or else you don’t get paid for the holiday. Could be worse. I practically set my own hours, and some days I’m done and home by 1:00 or so. ---
**Author:** ![MONTY2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/53a042/32.png) [@MONTY2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MONTY2)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2002, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484/40 "2002-07-05T17:58:28Z")
I’m here. I work in a small accounting firm with about 12 accountants and three partners. Only one partner and two accountants showed up today. For the most part, it’s a bullshit day. I’ve really got nothing to do but somebody had to be here, I drew the short straw. Oh well, it could be worse. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-at-work-on-july-5-sign-in/117484.md?page=3)