I finished last Wednesday and won't be going back till the Monday after new year

 

Finish Wed 23. Back Mon 4th.

 

That doesn't always work...

Since 1995 when I went self employed, I've not had a proper trade set holiday, this year I was determined to do it.

Didn't happen, but I've just finished today so only a day out

 

^^
I didn't think you worked every week anyway lol

 

Self-employed peeps can take time off as per their wish and convenience, provided they wish to. Some decide to carry on working through the holidays in order to either continue earning, or to meet their pre-decided deadlines or else, and that's fine, as long as they're happy with that.

 

So far, I've only had one week off this year.


Phil, if only mate

 

Hope you get to put your feet up this Christmas; properly. Wish you and your family much relaxation and joy.

 

and don't get paid for holidays, time off sick (self employed don't do sick), have a government funded pension or entailed to any 'benefits'

 

Yes, I know. And yet they'd rather be self-employed than be someone's b7tch!

 

Break up tomorrow and go back 4th Jan. It's the first year I'll not be working Christmas Eve since 2006, and that was only because it fell on a Sunday, which lucky for me, I don't work.

Not sure what the future will hold for Christmas holidays, as our Managers have just been told they can't take any holidays in November or December next year, so maybe that 'rule' will apply to us down the line too.

 

More and more people apparently

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35158586

Certainly from my own experience, when I was growing up in central London in the 70''s Christmas/boxing Day were like no other in terms of traffic and general feel

The place was deserted - quite eerie nothing open and no traffic (traffic was obviously less anyway) but I saw a real change in the 80's

No they seem not much quieter than a regular Sunday

 

Made even more 'eerie' because, (up until 1979, at least), we had an all-day bus service. (Obviously not 'every' family owned a car in those days).

So, deserted streets, but with the occasional bus mooching about lol

 

yeah

I suspect these "national" holidays (where pretty much everyone got a day off) are/will be a thing of the past

in reality they are holidays for the affluent middle classes and above (who still need to be able to buy fresh lime for the Guacamole salad)

 

Why, thank you young lady - same to you

 

Looking forward to first day off tomorrow since 27th dec.

Gone from this



To this



Had to do everything bar electrics and most of plumbing, including making the desk, mirrors etc

 

Wow, you have been busy, it looks very smart I must say

 

Great work there, WRXrowdy! Bet your missus is well pleased.

Academic Half Term week begins here this evening. I'm not entirely free but not as occupied either, so may use my holidays to chuck more than usual spanners here for the time being. Look forward to it.

 

Thanks guys, yeh she is, only problem is now she wants me to refit the other shop!
Had to fit in with my day job, been back the last coupl of weeks renovating a 400 year old cottage. Knackered!