Between 1981 and 2006 I only had one Christmas off, so now I don’t work any Bank Holidays unless there really is no viable alternative. I’m happy to just have the statutory Bank Holidays at Christmas though - I find that I rapidly get bored if off for longer as the weather at that time of year is usually pretty poor so there’s not a lot I want to do. Horses for courses and all that though - If I had a week or more off I’d probably look to go away somewhere warm and sunny.
raymundo:
For example I received a phone call just last week asking if I was available to do a ship delivery from the south coast UK to Miami which, all going well, would take at least 25 days at sea plus getting her ready for the trip etc etc, so over a month at £300 per day paid by certified bankers draft plus travelling expenses all paid in advance, so first class on the trip home. Unfortunately coincides with the regular job so had to turn it down but if job still available in new year who knows, but I have a much younger wife and expensive hobbies so both a big drain on cash flow.
Tell them I’ll do it Ray, I’ve got boat experience 