Monday, May 29, 2006
Holiday Pay? What Is That?
They say today is Memorial Day, a national holiday. If you work a holiday you get holiday pay. What is that? Working for ourselves means we do not get holiday pay, sick days, paid vacations or any of the benefits related to working for a company. At times I miss those things, but most of the time I never even think about them.
We may have less money than when I worked at a J-O-B, but we are certainly happier not having an employer. The stress level is lower. I do not hate Mondays or look forward to Friday. We work when we have to and enjoy the process. Sure we would love more time off and three week vacations, but they come at a price.
My work is so relaxing that when I got down sized, I quit eating TUMS. When the city said we could not live at the warehouse any longer, Sharon bought me a three pack of TUMS just in case. They are still sitting on a shelf UNOPENED. When I worked for a company, antacids were a regular part of my diet. No more.
Yes, we work a lot and the pay is not as much as we would like, but we sure are happier. I hope to change the “less pay” problem in the coming months.
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