I've been known to develop "eye trouble", you know - can't see myself at work  :lmao:

Seriously, Joe and I are really lucky, it has taken both of us 20+ years of working, but we've finally gotten to the point of getting just over 3 weeks vacation a year. And we work a compressed work week (80 hours in 9 days of work), which basically gives us every other Friday off work. Life is good  8)

Working in the health field in a hospital, my job is considered 24-7 with people clawing at each other for prime holiday and summer vacation time.  I have 20 years in and have close to 6 weeks vacation,but basically the only time I can take it without getting my eyeballs ripped out of their sockets is in January thru April (Forget asking for time off at Easter).  OK stop the pitty party Paula. Many thanks to JoeCamper and all of you organizing the rallies in advance.  That's the only way I can put in for time off, is to do it as early as possible.  🙂

being a full-time firefighter, my schedule allows me to have 4 days off in a row, every 9 days. so we take short 2-3 nite trips often.

and having worked for the state of California for over 30 years and since i often have to work holidays(this year i work Christmas Day and New Years Day), i have tons of vacation time. so, we go anytime except the summer and holidays. we prefer to stay home and avoid the crowds.