Any one else have to work on X-mas? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

go-fast69 · 12-24-2003, 02:55 PM

Hey was just wondering how many other people ended up working the holidays besides me. This is the 4th X-mas out of the last 5 years that I have had to work. Really sucks not being there when my little girl wakes up. Oh well hope everyone has a great holiday.

ckenwright · 12-24-2003, 03:07 PM

I have to work also. Oh well, I guess it comes with my line of work.

ljbear · 12-24-2003, 05:34 PM

This is the first year I've been off over the Christmas holiday in several years. The way my schedule fell this year was almost unbelievable, off the 22nd, back on the 27th. I've always had to work Christmas or Christmas Eve, so I feel sorry for those that have to work.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-24-2003, 05:37 PM

im on call 24/7 so technically im off unless all hell breaks loose where someone has an emergency and needs me to get in and fix something

truckresq · 12-24-2003, 05:51 PM

I came in at 8pm Tuesday night(23rd) and go home Friday moring(26th) at 8am.... Just my line of work also. Can't ***** though, I chose to work this year do to personal issues at home.... But it gives me about $2000 in overtime... so it will be a great, late merry Christmas.

70short · 12-24-2003, 05:56 PM

I to have to work today and tomorrow. That is OK it gives other people A chance to be with there families and it does come with my line of work.

MERRY XMASS EVERYBODY

jcueckert13 · 12-24-2003, 06:58 PM

i wish i had to work tomorrow. oh well ill just find some excuse to avoid family

JoetheMobster · 12-24-2003, 06:59 PM

I have to work on X-mas as well!

A.P. · 12-24-2003, 08:10 PM

I also got to work in Christmas and new years. That sucks.

But the holiday pay is good.

go-fast69 · 12-24-2003, 08:30 PM

I have to agree the holiday pay does make for a nice paycheck.

krue · 12-24-2003, 08:46 PM

I work Christmas night, and New Year's Day.

Huck · 12-24-2003, 09:06 PM

Hey guys, I know it's the pits but-----there are a whole lot of guys and gals working Christmas in the worst possible conditions, who aren't going to be home on the 26th or 27th. They look at pictures of their family, friends, and occasionall catch a cell phone for a quick call---then back to the duty at hand. Crappy food, weekly bath--- maybe with warm water, etc.
Let's keep things in perspective----they are there so we can be here and not worry about terrorists. Enjoy what we have and smile a big smile as we have it soooo good!!! Look out the window and perhaps you will see the big fat guy flying by!!
Huck

24 Albie · 12-24-2003, 10:39 PM

I'm on the ship standing duty right now. But, in the morning I'll be headed for the house. But I really don't mind. I could be one of the folks forward deployed protecting our way of life!

dbenamati · 12-24-2003, 11:07 PM

Unfortunately, being a funeral director, I am on call this Christmas week as well. Last year I had a home death at 5:30 AM. I remember ranting and raving to my wife "why me" till I got to the house and saw a hospice nurse, policeman and EMT. I thought, there are all professions other than me here this Christmas Morning and seeing a family in utter shock, I figure there are alot of people with bigger problems than working on a holiday. Since then it doesn't bother me as much, I just try and get home and watch my 4 year old play with his toys even if I can't watch him open them.

Dave

12-24-2003, 02:55 PM	#1
go-fast69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Platte, NE Posts: 50	Any one else have to work on X-mas? Hey was just wondering how many other people ended up working the holidays besides me. This is the 4th X-mas out of the last 5 years that I have had to work. Really sucks not being there when my little girl wakes up. Oh well hope everyone has a great holiday. __________________ 69 swb GMC, 402 BB, 3:73 posi, 3" exhaust, forever a work in progress

12-24-2003, 05:34 PM	#3
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	This is the first year I've been off over the Christmas holiday in several years. The way my schedule fell this year was almost unbelievable, off the 22nd, back on the 27th. I've always had to work Christmas or Christmas Eve, so I feel sorry for those that have to work. __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

12-24-2003, 05:37 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	im on call 24/7 so technically im off unless all hell breaks loose where someone has an emergency and needs me to get in and fix something __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-24-2003, 05:51 PM	#5
truckresq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sac Valley Posts: 178	I came in at 8pm Tuesday night(23rd) and go home Friday moring(26th) at 8am.... Just my line of work also. Can't ***** though, I chose to work this year do to personal issues at home.... But it gives me about $2000 in overtime... so it will be a great, late merry Christmas. __________________ John Sacramento Area 1969 C10 Fleetside

12-24-2003, 05:56 PM	#6
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I to have to work today and tomorrow. That is OK it gives other people A chance to be with there families and it does come with my line of work. MERRY XMASS EVERYBODY __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

12-24-2003, 03:07 PM	#2
ckenwright Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 104	I have to work also. Oh well, I guess it comes with my line of work.

12-24-2003, 06:58 PM	#7
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	i wish i had to work tomorrow. oh well ill just find some excuse to avoid family __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

12-24-2003, 06:59 PM	#8
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	I have to work on X-mas as well! __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

12-24-2003, 08:10 PM	#9
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	I also got to work in Christmas and new years. That sucks. But the holiday pay is good.

12-24-2003, 08:30 PM	#10
go-fast69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Platte, NE Posts: 50	I have to agree the holiday pay does make for a nice paycheck. __________________ 69 swb GMC, 402 BB, 3:73 posi, 3" exhaust, forever a work in progress

12-24-2003, 08:46 PM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I work Christmas night, and New Year's Day. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-24-2003, 09:06 PM	#12
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Working Christmas!! Hey guys, I know it's the pits but-----there are a whole lot of guys and gals working Christmas in the worst possible conditions, who aren't going to be home on the 26th or 27th. They look at pictures of their family, friends, and occasionall catch a cell phone for a quick call---then back to the duty at hand. Crappy food, weekly bath--- maybe with warm water, etc. Let's keep things in perspective----they are there so we can be here and not worry about terrorists. Enjoy what we have and smile a big smile as we have it soooo good!!! Look out the window and perhaps you will see the big fat guy flying by!! Huck

12-24-2003, 10:39 PM	#13
24 Albie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Camden, NC Posts: 28	I'm on the ship standing duty right now. But, in the morning I'll be headed for the house. But I really don't mind. I could be one of the folks forward deployed protecting our way of life! __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB (son's) work in progress 1998 Dodge 2500 12V Cummins Diesel 2004 Road King

12-24-2003, 11:07 PM	#14
dbenamati Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: hughesville, pa usa Posts: 337	Unfortunately, being a funeral director, I am on call this Christmas week as well. Last year I had a home death at 5:30 AM. I remember ranting and raving to my wife "why me" till I got to the house and saw a hospice nurse, policeman and EMT. I thought, there are all professions other than me here this Christmas Morning and seeing a family in utter shock, I figure there are alot of people with bigger problems than working on a holiday. Since then it doesn't bother me as much, I just try and get home and watch my 4 year old play with his toys even if I can't watch him open them. Dave __________________ Dave Benamati Hughesville, PA USA



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