WORK ON BOXING DAY!!!! WHAT?????

[MrsBruce5 0]

Many people cannot even find work when they arrive, and would therefore be happy to work any day they could-without whining about it.

Perhaps anyone who doesn't like their work schedule should quit their job, stay home, and give the job to someone who will be grateful that they are able to pay for food and the mortgage.

Rose

Perhaps those people can't find a better job and prefer to work in a place they are not completely satisfied than staying home and have no income.

My point is, the world owes no one a living, or holidays...

If you want to be successful in this country, there is only one way of doing so... you work your a** off.

I am talking from experience. 3 years ago, I was single, and had to close down a failing business. I was able to support a house and a son on only 14k. I got a new job immediately and worked 7 days a week. That included every holiday I could work to make any OT or extra tips. I increased my client base from 40 too almost 500 by the end of 2007. I worked Saturdays, Sundays, and every holiday that I could to increase my client base and commission.

In the beginning, I did not know where the next meal was coming from, or where the next mortgage payment was coming from. I have no family to help out, and I would not dare to even ask friends to help at the time.

When you are going hungry that night so your child can eat, and rationing heat to keep a warm roof over your child's head, you become very grateful for every dollar you make. My work ethic will never change after that year. I still work as hard, even now with my husband's income. I will never depend on anyone nor will I ever allow myself to be in such a position again.

Whining about having to work on a holiday that is not even an American one is something that I, and many other Americans who crave financial success and independence simply cannot relate to.

I may sound like a hard-a**, but I am speaking the truth.

Rose

Your truth, anyway.

I've worked many a job where I would have killed for one holiday off so I could have a damn day off.

And that's your truth. MrsB already said she had a mortgage & a kid to feed, did you?

Hi Devilette,

Considering the fact that she's only 21 years old-I'd take a wild guess and say Mommy & Daddy were feeding her and keeping the roof over her head.

So, yeah-I agree with you 100%...That would be her truth, as children see things much differently than adults do.

Rose

[no name 1]

Many people cannot even find work when they arrive, and would therefore be happy to work any day they could-without whining about it.

Perhaps anyone who doesn't like their work schedule should quit their job, stay home, and give the job to someone who will be grateful that they are able to pay for food and the mortgage.

Rose

Perhaps those people can't find a better job and prefer to work in a place they are not completely satisfied than staying home and have no income.

My point is, the world owes no one a living, or holidays...

If you want to be successful in this country, there is only one way of doing so... you work your a** off.

I am talking from experience. 3 years ago, I was single, and had to close down a failing business. I was able to support a house and a son on only 14k. I got a new job immediately and worked 7 days a week. That included every holiday I could work to make any OT or extra tips. I increased my client base from 40 too almost 500 by the end of 2007. I worked Saturdays, Sundays, and every holiday that I could to increase my client base and commission.

In the beginning, I did not know where the next meal was coming from, or where the next mortgage payment was coming from. I have no family to help out, and I would not dare to even ask friends to help at the time.

When you are going hungry that night so your child can eat, and rationing heat to keep a warm roof over your child's head, you become very grateful for every dollar you make. My work ethic will never change after that year. I still work as hard, even now with my husband's income. I will never depend on anyone nor will I ever allow myself to be in such a position again.

Whining about having to work on a holiday that is not even an American one is something that I, and many other Americans who crave financial success and independence simply cannot relate to.

I may sound like a hard-a**, but I am speaking the truth.

Rose

Your truth, anyway.

I've worked many a job where I would have killed for one holiday off so I could have a damn day off.

And that's your truth. MrsB already said she had a mortgage & a kid to feed, did you?

Hi Devilette,

Considering the fact that she's only 21 years old-I'd take a wild guess and say Mommy & Daddy were feeding her and keeping the roof over her head.

So, yeah-I agree with you 100%...That would be her truth, as children see things much differently than adults do.

Rose

I figured as much myself but since she was so quick to judge you - I had to ask.

[athena_ny 1]

Many people cannot even find work when they arrive, and would therefore be happy to work any day they could-without whining about it.

Perhaps anyone who doesn't like their work schedule should quit their job, stay home, and give the job to someone who will be grateful that they are able to pay for food and the mortgage.

Rose

Perhaps those people can't find a better job and prefer to work in a place they are not completely satisfied than staying home and have no income.

My point is, the world owes no one a living, or holidays...

If you want to be successful in this country, there is only one way of doing so... you work your a** off.

I am talking from experience. 3 years ago, I was single, and had to close down a failing business. I was able to support a house and a son on only 14k. I got a new job immediately and worked 7 days a week. That included every holiday I could work to make any OT or extra tips. I increased my client base from 40 too almost 500 by the end of 2007. I worked Saturdays, Sundays, and every holiday that I could to increase my client base and commission.

In the beginning, I did not know where the next meal was coming from, or where the next mortgage payment was coming from. I have no family to help out, and I would not dare to even ask friends to help at the time.

When you are going hungry that night so your child can eat, and rationing heat to keep a warm roof over your child's head, you become very grateful for every dollar you make. My work ethic will never change after that year. I still work as hard, even now with my husband's income. I will never depend on anyone nor will I ever allow myself to be in such a position again.

Whining about having to work on a holiday that is not even an American one is something that I, and many other Americans who crave financial success and independence simply cannot relate to.

I may sound like a hard-a**, but I am speaking the truth.

Rose

Your truth, anyway.

I've worked many a job where I would have killed for one holiday off so I could have a damn day off.

And that's your truth. MrsB already said she had a mortgage & a kid to feed, did you?

Hi Devilette,

Considering the fact that she's only 21 years old-I'd take a wild guess and say Mommy & Daddy were feeding her and keeping the roof over her head.

So, yeah-I agree with you 100%...That would be her truth, as children see things much differently than adults do.

Rose

My parents haven't supported me since I was 17. And you're right, it is my truth, and I'd be pretentious to go around acting like it's the same for everyone as you did.

(And just because I choose not to buy a house doesn't mean I don't have rent and car payments and plenty of bills myself. And having one holiday a year off doesn't mean I haven't found my own success.)

Edited January 4, 2008 by meow mix

[truffles 2]

Personally i have come to accept the american way of life includes certain changes in holidays ....however i suspect the thread was aimed at non usc's - and in fairness the countries which allow boxing day and extra days at easter also have equally hard working individuals who also find sucess through difficult tmes. As a non USC I am not "whining" about the holidays but i understand the OP's observations.