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F@%k It Friday: Vacation

Laurie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:45:57 +0000

My husband and I haven’t vacationed together in nearly 2.5 years thanks to the recession, moving to North Carolina, and starting a new job (him) and launching a new career (me). Flying off to the Caribbean for a few weeks isn’t an option for us, right now.

Many of you are in the same boat. You’re foregoing vacations, this year, and opting to stay at home and attack piles of crap in your garage and basement. Thanks to the recession, you are saving money, vacationing locally, and finally donating that big pile of old clothes to the Goodwill. I’ve seen some of your pictures on Facebook. Many of you are working in your yards, staining the deck, and changing the brakes on your wife’s car.

We’re all living the American dream, aren’t we?

Since it’s Friday, I want you to dream & reminisce. Tell me about your best vacation of all time. Where did you go? Who was with you? Would you go back there, again? Do you have a dream vacation you’re waiting to take? I want to hear all about it, and if you can link to pictures and websites, even better.

My dream vacation? Back to Maui, where I honeymooned, but I would like to spend some time on the Hana side of the island. Lush tropical rainforests. Gentle ocean breezes. Bring me a Mai Tai, too.

Monday Morning HR Humor: Henr

Laurie — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:30:13 +0000

The husband and kitteh #3 (Molly, his other wife) are moving to our new home, today. I will stay behind with four other other kittehs, including Mr. Scrubby, until we sell our home in Michigan.

The husband told me that I’m not allowed to worry the Michigan house (& the lack of a sale) until December 1st. Nevertheless, I’m feeling a little blue about all this relocation stuff, so I give you Henr

Three Day Weekends Are For Suckers

Laurie — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:37:26 +0000

Don’t you hate it when your employer acts as if they’re doing you a favor by giving you a three day weekend?

“No, really, take Monday off to spend time with your family. It’s our pleasure to give you the day to catch up on errands. Don’t forget to spend your stimulus check at Best Buy so you can do your patriotic duty and make America better by purchasing foreign goods.”

Geez, thanks.

When I was the Punk Rock HR Pro, I would walk around the office on Friday and tell people to go home early. Seriously, dudes, there is no work being accomplished on the Friday before Memorial Day. The honchos are gone, the phones are dead, and the sun is shining. Go spend some time with your family.

Then, true to form, I would leave.

Hey, I’m not here to watch your time, but if you’re reading this post from the office, go home!!