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I got an email from the HR overlords at The Job yesterday, stating that if I don't use at least 4 days' worth of PTO, I'll exceed the PTO carry-over limit by the end of this year. And, yeah, I guess I really *haven't* taken a vacation this year. Not for lack of trying, mind you, but all of the things that have happened this year haven't exactly allowed for it. And, well, I DID do a crapton of traveling last year, compared to my usual.
I'm hoping to take a few days, or maybe even an entire week off towards the end of this month, if Bossman gives the go-ahead. I have a lot of shooting coming up in the last two weekends of July, so it'd be nice to give myself some down time in between, and also to have some extra, lower-stress hours for getting my last few ducks in a row on the business.
Also, Burning Man is now looking less feasible for J, and, honestly, I wouldn't mind holding onto some of those extra dollars, either. SO, I'm examining the possibility of buying a PAX badge from someone who can't use theirs, now that I know where resale badges are being posted by people who aren't douchebag scalpers.
If that works out, it would be awesome, and still cheaper than Burning Man. If I can find another badge for J, too, I know he'd have a good time. And, you know? Every time I've thought about not going to PAX this year, I've made the sadface. This would be my third year at PAX, and three's a good number. I like three.
I'm certainly open to other ideas, too, though. Maybe another long holiday break, or a family visit around Thanksgiving... we'll see how things shape up in the coming weeks, I guess!
I'm hoping to take a few days, or maybe even an entire week off towards the end of this month, if Bossman gives the go-ahead. I have a lot of shooting coming up in the last two weekends of July, so it'd be nice to give myself some down time in between, and also to have some extra, lower-stress hours for getting my last few ducks in a row on the business.
Also, Burning Man is now looking less feasible for J, and, honestly, I wouldn't mind holding onto some of those extra dollars, either. SO, I'm examining the possibility of buying a PAX badge from someone who can't use theirs, now that I know where resale badges are being posted by people who aren't douchebag scalpers.
If that works out, it would be awesome, and still cheaper than Burning Man. If I can find another badge for J, too, I know he'd have a good time. And, you know? Every time I've thought about not going to PAX this year, I've made the sadface. This would be my third year at PAX, and three's a good number. I like three.
I'm certainly open to other ideas, too, though. Maybe another long holiday break, or a family visit around Thanksgiving... we'll see how things shape up in the coming weeks, I guess!
