While I understand what you are saying, and I generally agree with what you are saying and why you are saying it, are you aware of how many other type jobs there are out there that do work holidays without the option of using vacation days?
And I’m not even talking about those considered “necessary” such as cops, firemen, nurses, doctors.........
Come Thanksgiving, don’t you look forward to a football game on TV or some nice music on the radio? OOPS, ran out of milk or butter. Someone is working at those TV and radio stations and convenience stores you just take for granted.
I do agree with the over commercialization and rushing of “Christmas” but what makes the store clerk any more worthy of the holiday off than any other employee of businesses you just take for granted.
“Come Thanksgiving, don’t you look forward to a football game on TV or some nice music on the radio? OOPS, ran out of milk or butter. Someone is working at those TV and radio stations and convenience stores you just take for granted. I do agree with the over commercialization and rushing of “Christmas” but what makes the store clerk any more worthy of the holiday off than any other employee of businesses you just take for granted.”
You’re assuming a bit much; couldn’t be bothered to watch football, and use Thanksgiving morning to get in a good hike (since my body’s still on “work schedule” - I’ll be up early anyway). On my way home from work today I’ve already bought everything I’ll need until Friday afternoon (I don’t want to be looking for an open store) - if I forgot anything I’ll drive five minutes to a deli where the owner is open until noon (and he’s working it himself). Tomorrow when I get back I may watch TV, but nothing “live” that requires anyone to be anywhere; in the afternoon I’ll be with family into the night, and TV isn’t in the equation.
I see your points, and am sure they apply to some people more than others, but it still doesn’t address the fact that this is going to be happening on Christmas Day in a year or two.