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Old 04-11-07, 10:53 AM   #6
Enigma
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I work 50-60 hours a week, but its entirely by choice. Noone makes me. But, if I want to make the living I like, I got to put the time in.

Here in the US, the average corporate employee gets 2-3 weeks of vacation a year and 2 weeks of sick time. It's nowhere near enough time off a year. nowhere near. Calling out sick is something that people hate to do, because management frowns upon it. They would prefer you come in sick and get everyone else sick. Whats more, they heavily reward people who do not take their time off. Dont take a sick day for a year? You will be rewarded with praise and maybe a small bonus.

Not taking a day off in a year? Coming to work with a fever? That's sick.
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