More Links

Trevytrev11 · 07-08-2016, 02:11 PM

For me, 4th of July on a Monday sucked this year. Had to go into work the next day and therefore didn't want to be out super late with the family for fireworks to really enjoy the holiday. The one good thing about it being on a Monday is it did extend the weekend and we did some celebrating on Saturday and Sunday.

We were discussing at work today whether or not folks would be for pushing certain holidays to Friday/Mondays to add convenience to maybe the majority of the population.

4th of July is tricky, IMO, because unlike any other holiday (sans Cinco de Mayo), the date carries so much importance that most use it to identify the holiday as opposed to Independence Day. It's a 4th of July parade or a 4th of July celebration....rarely an Independence Day celebration.

The other ones that stand out to me are Halloween (another one that sucks to have mid-week to) and Christmas (not as big of a deal for me personally because I always take the week off between Christmas and New Years).

Personally, I'd be all for standardizing these to a Friday (4th of July - 1st Friday in July), Halloween (Last Friday of October) and Christmas (4th Friday of December).

On top of this, I'd move the Superbowl to Saturday.

Thoughts?

ImTellinTim · 07-08-2016, 03:02 PM

Not everyone works M-F 9-5, so no.

Fresh Tendrils · 07-08-2016, 03:22 PM

PTO, dawg.

I like the rotating holidays. It breaks up the week and keeps things from being too standardized.

Gotmadskillzson · 07-08-2016, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTellinTim


	Not everyone works M-F 9-5, so no.

Hell not everybody get to pick when they want to take their vacation either. Certain times of the year are strictly off limits for vacation time for some jobs.

Ghost Of The Year · 07-08-2016, 05:24 PM

No. Variety is the spice of life.

dochalladay32 · 07-09-2016, 01:44 PM

No. Pretty sure many people I know did stuff Sunday evening for 4th of July if they didn't want to do it Monday. Nothing says you can't adjust your plans. Or take PTO. That's what it's there for.

BunnyHardaway · 07-09-2016, 05:13 PM

It's nice if they fall on a Monday or Friday, but I'm fine with the way it is.

Now, if we could just get employers to give days off for every single federal holiday...

TripleCrown9 · 07-09-2016, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson


	Hell not everybody get to pick when they want to take their vacation either. Certain times of the year are strictly off limits for vacation time for some jobs.

Yep, I can't take off any time during February, May, July, or November.

07-08-2016, 02:11 PM	#1
Trevytrev11 MVP OVR: 19 Join Date: Nov 2006	Would you be in Favor of Standardizing Holidays to Certain Days of the Week? For me, 4th of July on a Monday sucked this year. Had to go into work the next day and therefore didn't want to be out super late with the family for fireworks to really enjoy the holiday. The one good thing about it being on a Monday is it did extend the weekend and we did some celebrating on Saturday and Sunday. We were discussing at work today whether or not folks would be for pushing certain holidays to Friday/Mondays to add convenience to maybe the majority of the population. 4th of July is tricky, IMO, because unlike any other holiday (sans Cinco de Mayo), the date carries so much importance that most use it to identify the holiday as opposed to Independence Day. It's a 4th of July parade or a 4th of July celebration....rarely an Independence Day celebration. The other ones that stand out to me are Halloween (another one that sucks to have mid-week to) and Christmas (not as big of a deal for me personally because I always take the week off between Christmas and New Years). Personally, I'd be all for standardizing these to a Friday (4th of July - 1st Friday in July), Halloween (Last Friday of October) and Christmas (4th Friday of December). On top of this, I'd move the Superbowl to Saturday. Thoughts? Caulfield likes this.

07-08-2016, 03:02 PM	#2
ImTellinTim YNWA OVR: 32 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 32,845	Re: Would you be in Favor of Standardizing Holidays to Certain Days of the Week? Not everyone works M-F 9-5, so no. Caulfield, oneamongthefence, kwebbvols4423 and 17 others like this.

07-08-2016, 03:22 PM	#3
Fresh Tendrils Strike Hard and Fade Away OVR: 51 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Blue Ridge Posts: 36,135 Blog Entries: 8	Re: Would you be in Favor of Standardizing Holidays to Certain Days of the Week? PTO, dawg. I like the rotating holidays. It breaks up the week and keeps things from being too standardized. BunnyHardaway, Caulfield, bdolski and 4 others like this. __________________

07-08-2016, 05:24 PM	#5
Ghost Of The Year Expletive Deleted OVR: 0 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Exile on Main Posts: 3,894	Re: Would you be in Favor of Standardizing Holidays to Certain Days of the Week? No. Variety is the spice of life. __________________ #44Syracuse

07-09-2016, 01:44 PM	#6
dochalladay32 Hall Of Fame OVR: 21 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Missohiodelaiowa	Re: Would you be in Favor of Standardizing Holidays to Certain Days of the Week? No. Pretty sure many people I know did stuff Sunday evening for 4th of July if they didn't want to do it Monday. Nothing says you can't adjust your plans. Or take PTO. That's what it's there for. redsox4evur likes this. __________________ NCAA 12 Historical Conferences: 1937-present PM me with any comments, suggestions, or questions you may have. There is definite room for other versions with as many teams have come and gone in FBS. NOTE: Link will change periodically for major updates so be careful when bookmarking.

	MLB The Show 24 Review: Another Solid Hit for the Series
	New Star GP Review: Old-School Arcade Fun
	Where Are Our College Basketball Video Game Rumors?

07-09-2016, 05:13 PM	#7
BunnyHardaway Banned OVR: 36 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 15,200 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Would you be in Favor of Standardizing Holidays to Certain Days of the Week? It's nice if they fall on a Monday or Friday, but I'm fine with the way it is. Now, if we could just get employers to give days off for every single federal holiday... jeremym480, Ghost Of The Year and slickdtc like this.

More Links

Would you be in Favor of Standardizing Holidays to Certain Days of the Week?