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Working on Christmas?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Motor71, Dec 24, 2016.

  1. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:17 PM
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    Motor71

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    Who's working on Christmas eve or Christmas and what do you do? I'm working and in my line of work it's " time to make the donuts"
     
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  2. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:50 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Off for Xmas....But work new years eve
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:58 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Only thing I'm working on is cookies with the kids
    And some beers :)
     
  4. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:59 PM
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    scurdyness One thing is sure, uncertainty is certain

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    Home for Xmas and New Year, woohoooo.....first time in ages. Work in the Offshore O&G industry...worldwide.
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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    That's just as bad, lol
     
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  6. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:18 PM
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    Just got home from a 12 hour day..
     
  7. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    Working this Christmas Eve 7P-7A
     
  8. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:31 PM
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    Pudge

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    Off today and tonight but on tomorrow 11am to 1130pm. Still get the morning with my daughter then double time and a half for 12 hours to pay for it all.
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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    Motor71

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    4pm to 2am here.
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:36 PM
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    Late swings. Perfect shift.
     
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  11. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    It used to be when I was fresh outta college...now I want days, lol.
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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    Definitely wears you down after awhile! I've been on night shift since I got out of high school :anonymous:
     
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  13. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:56 PM
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    I'm working both, hence me being on a lot lately.

    I generate power.
     
  14. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:05 PM
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    Nah. Some will complain if U leave the car running, unoccupied.
    TA's, civil stand by's, custody disputes, etc
     
  15. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:07 PM
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    Motor71

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    That is true......a lot less mva, sick person, and other service call on afternoons
     
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  16. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:18 PM
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    I worked on this. Does it. Count?
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  17. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:30 PM
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    Started my ON rotation two days ago....ugghhh. Missing this Christmas but home for the next one. Tomorrow will go from NY to FL and back, sit a day - then down to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) for 6 or 7 days.

    I drive a fast cab...
     
  18. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:31 PM
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    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

    Both my spouse and I are off since Friday and won't be back until 1-3-17. We do this every year to spend time with the kids.
     
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  19. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:31 PM
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    Might have to charter you for a Tundras meet and greet in UT....
     
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  20. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    Would love to, but probably cost prohibitive as the cab is based on Long Island. I rotate in and out of where ever it is...which is usually either NY or FL.
     
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  21. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    Sad Face.....

    Fly safe.
     
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  22. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:53 PM
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    Will do, appreciate it.

    One nice thing...I bought my Tundra the day before I left for this rotation - and it ships this coming Tuesday or Wednesday - so when I get home, it'll be waiting in the garage for me. :thumbsup:
     
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    I'm a slippery bastard!!

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  25. Dec 24, 2016 at 7:51 PM
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    I'm off for two weeks one of the benefits to teaching. My wife worked today and tomorrow. She works in the microbiology lab at a hospital.
     
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  27. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:21 PM
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    27 years as an LEO and I had a total of 6 Christmas' off. Some years when Christmas fell on my days off, I would work for guys that had younger children at home.

    Not that big of a deal if you work swing shift since you're off for the Christmas morning stuff anyway. Once I landed on days, we celebrated our Christmas present opening on Christmas Eve and then would open our special Santa present when I get home from work.

    Didn't seem to bother my kids either way.
     
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  28. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:23 PM
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    Used to do that....work Christmas and other holidays. Retired now. 7 day weekends:cool:
     
  29. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:37 PM
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    That's how you can tell when someone's been on the job for 27 years.
     
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  30. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:56 PM
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    Off for a week and a half. Go back to work on 1/3/16. Always save vacation for Christmas time. Good break and nothing is going on during this time at work. Most take off a week or two like I do.
     
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