Working over Christmas cos of debt.

doodah

nope, my work is closed on christmas day and boxing day, back to work on wednesday. i worked in a restaurant for 5 years and worked every christmas eve/boxing day/new years eve/day... this is my first year away from it so i'm going to enjoy it :j

owey

learning_to_drive wrote:

You work at the RDC there? Used to work for Sainsbury's myself!

No, just visting, I have a get out of Sainsbury's free card;) .

debt23

Managed to pick up some extra work as a Elf......

So Ill be helping Santa all night on Sunday.

Still, you know what they say, as long as you've got your Elf......

:-) Debt23

SunderlandBlackCat

I'm not actually at work but I am on call until the 2nd of January so could be called in at any time.

Volunteered to cover the whole of the Christmas & New year period this year as I need the money I will automatically neexcluded fom having to do either of them next year when I will be debt free.

crawley_girl

I have to work all day today. sleep in and then work til 11am tomorrow not cos I have too for money but because I have to as it is part of my job. Our clients (adults with disabilities) still need support whether it is christmas day or valentines! But is not like work at all... how many people can say that they get to watch christmas films, go to the cinema and eat nice food and be paid double bubble?! I can!

:heartpuls CG :heartpuls

benbenandme

I have to work all day Boxing day (retail) and really don't want to ... I am a single mum and ex doesn't want ds while I'm at work so he is going to my Mums. I know he'll have a great time but it breaks my heart that I have to work at Christmas and daddy would rather spend the time with new girlfriend than with his 3 year old child!

Also have just found out that public transport doesnt start till 8.30 and I have to be there by 9 and it takes an hour and a half to get there !! Aaaagh !!!!

Prudent

debt23 wrote:

Managed to pick up some extra work as a Elf......

So Ill be helping Santa all night on Sunday.

Still, you know what they say, as long as you've got your Elf......

:-) Debt23

Ahh, what a lovely job. I took some children from school to see santa and needed a recipe for the school office. I came back with one written on an envelope, signed by an elf. :rotfl:

Prudent

benbenandme wrote:

I have to work all day Boxing day (retail) and really don't want to ... I am a single mum and ex doesn't want ds while I'm at work so he is going to my Mums. I know he'll have a great time but it breaks my heart that I have to work at Christmas and daddy would rather spend the time with new girlfriend than with his 3 year old child!

Also have just found out that public transport doesnt start till 8.30 and I have to be there by 9 and it takes an hour and a half to get there !! Aaaagh !!!!

How horrible for you. I am a single parent and know how frustrating an ex's priorities can be. As the children get older they see this for themselves. I feel I am still sheilding my 14 year old from her dad's selfishness. She does appreciate the effort I put in, and although she loves her dad, she doesn't think too much of his parenting.

Your son will enjoy his day with your mum. Keep back a Christmas parcel for him to unwrap once you have left, that way there is still something special on boxing day.

slowlyfading

I'm working on New Year's Eve

Donedoingdebt

Thanks for your replies folks. That's my London run done & dusted & home safely. Celebrating DD's 15th today & then they're going back to their Mum's later & spending Christmas day there. (Yes, more step family arrangements!). I've only a fairly short run on Christmas day night, then a few hours delivering the South Wales Echo on Boxing day & then all off to watch "Night At The Museum". Live long & prosper..