QOD – Spring/Summer and work
With Spring here and summer on its way, the sun will be out more and the afternoons/evenings longer. I have worked for plenty of companies where people take off earlier than normal once the sun comes out. Also, it seems Fridays become a de-facto 1/2 day for some. I remember watching a show about The Hamptons in NY and it seemed everyone took off Friday completely in order to have time to actually get to the Hamptons.
So, my question for you is this – do you take off early to mow the lawn, take advantage of the sun, or just to get away because everyone else is taking off? Do you, as an honest worker, mark this time against sick or vacation time? Or do you just take it off, justifying it as “summer time?” How do you work it in spring/summer?
What options does your job give you? I spent many years with a “work 80 hours in two weeks” situation and it was between me and my boss when I was at work.
The distinction between sick and personal time is blurring so it really doesn’t matter for many workers with enlightened employers. Especially where you don’t need to staff an officethat interacts with the public and requires set hours.