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I Like Mondays
Last week, I was held up as an example of someone who could be offended by bad language LMAO, after a colleague had been scolded for swearing. This is after I'd inadvertently swore in front of my supervisor due to pain in my wrist. At the time I'd clapped my hand over my mouth and apologised as I thought she'd tell me off. They were ok about it, though to then hold me up as an example? Strange...

We had some merriment in work, despite admonishments. The one day, a colleague was a little down, no customers around, and some great music was playing so I proceeded to dance in the aisle lol. I surprise them sometimes. I surprise myself! Anyway, it cheered her up and made others laugh. I am old lol, and they expect me to not have a sense of humour.

The title: I like Monday. It's one of my days off, so what's not to like? My son stated I must be one of the few people who actually like Mondays, as for most, it's the start of their working week. Sunday is my 'Friday' and I'll usually have a small drink on Sunday as it's my last day of the week and time to unwind. I always sleep better Sunday night too, knowing I don't have to get up early. Not doing much today except housework. Tuesday I'll have my first physiotherapy session, assuming they don't cancel it, again.

This week there's a 4-day weekend to 'celebrate' 70 years rule by the Queen. Hmmm. I shall be working all through it, my choice. Some have asked for time off, and I'm more than happy to cover absences. I have a good amount of overtime booked, most of which will be paid at the increased rate due to bank holiday/Sunday. It all helps the coffers.

For those who have plans, I hope the weather is good and you enjoy it.

4 comments

Jenny McIntyre said:

That's not very nice for you to be held up as an example is it? Shame on them - not you.

I was talking to my Asda delivery driver and apparently if your chosen day of work happens to fall on a Bank Holiday, they don't get any increased rate at all. They do, if they go in (upon request) to cover someone else's shift. Doesn't sound very fair does it?

I hope the temperatures warm up a bit, it seems wrong to be 13C and cold at the end of May!!! Our winter seems to be dragging us back all the time and before you know it - it'll be Autumn already!!!!!
22 months ago

Bee Orchid said:

Thanks Jenny.

I was perplexed. I swear, I'm just very careful not to swear in work as a general rule, never know who is around.

Ooh, glad I don't work for Asda! The 2 days are my usual work days, though because they're a bank holiday, we get paid Sunday rate which is 25% extra. Not to be sneezed at. No, that doesn't sound fair at all. I did work for Asda, very, very briefly. I didn't like it there at all.

It's cool here too. I was saying to my son only today that considering it's almost June, the weather is not good at all. I'm still taking a hot water bottle to bed with me! Not good.
22 months ago

Gracie said:

Not right to hold you up as an example. And a definite example of misinterpretation.. Whether deliberate or just because they’re nincompoops!
Extra money is always a plus.
Almost 30 today and tomorrow even hotter. Too hot. Wednesday goes back to reasonable.
22 months ago

Bee Orchid said:

Thanks Gracie.

The person in question knows I'm no goody two-shoes, I'm just careful. The following morning, I did take her to one side and told her something I can't repeat on an open blog, and she roared with laughter so we're ok :)

Yes, it is.

Wow that's hot there. I doubt we're getting 15C here. It's cool, cloudy, damp, and I'm sick of it; it's almost June.
22 months ago