In 2008 our government decided to give us all an additional holiday because they realized that there was no holiday between New Years and Easter. So our gift is called FAMILY Day. Some of us get it, some of us don't. Judging by the very light commute to work this morning, it seems that most definitely get it. I think some employers didn't get the memo. About Family Day - Wikipedia
Who better to spend your Family Day with than your Office Family?
Forget hanging out with your kids at home who get the day off of school by the way. Nope...those with smaller kids who have to work have to make daycare arrangements and possibly travel arrangements because if they take transit there are additional issues. It's a holiday, so transit is on holiday schedules which doesn't help those that need to be at work early. Oh....but you get to spend the day with your Office Family, doing what you do day in and day out...work. What's better than that? After all, we just had a weekend off!! Have you ever thought about the number of hours you actually spend with your co-workers? Definitely more than you do with your immediate and/or extended family. So, why not call them Family? In many instances, they act just like family too.
Think about it this way:
Just like your extended family, there are often co-workers you can't stand and those you absolutely love. Some talk about you behind your back and some are great at keeping secrets. There are those nosy parkers that want to be in everybody's business and there are those that really want to keep to themselves away from the possibility of any drama. They just want to do their work and go home. And, just like that crazy uncle or crazy aunt that many families have...the office has one or a few of those too. Oh, and don't forget the one's that are always trying to be the boss or are always kissing the bosses ass. But, for the most part, many are pretty good at coming together for special occasions. Ie. Birthday's, Retirement, Showers, etc....or just the standard office meeting. You get to see those not in your immediate work group till the next occasion just like the occasional family get together that families have. Oh Oh Oh, let's not forget that just like your home family, your office family loves to eat too!! They sure do. So office families are like your family in many ways. Difference is, you are stuck with them every day unless you move to another office family. Yup, that's a difference with real family, you can't get rid of them completely no matter how hard you try. You are connected by blood if not anything else. They will always be your family whether you like them or not. You didn't pick them. But, an office family, you've chosen in a way by choosing that job. And, as long as you want to get paid and be happy at work, you get to like them, or not. lol Some of them, you even like outside of the office....they've become real friends and often help make that day at work more enjoyable.
So, it's Family Day and I'm at work. But, i'm not complaining because i'm still with Family, of a sort. Now, if my husband was here at home while I'm at work...then we'd have a problem! I'd be all grumpy and stuff because I can't hang out with him unless I took a day off. lol I know, I know....I'm a Newlywed. I've already heard grumblings from other co-workers about how at home with their spouse and/or kids is the last place they want to be. LMAO I don't want to ever feel like that.
For those who get to enjoy Family Day off. I hope that you are doing just that and having a FAMILY day. Take that opportunity to enjoy your loved ones and maybe take part in one or a few of the many Family Day activities happening around town. After all, like I pointed out, we spend a whole lot of time at work. We really do!! On that note....I'll get back to mine. I am very blessed to have worked with the same company for so many years and with some really and truly great people. So whether I get the day off or not, "I won't complain".
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