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Ask any Gen X'er (am I doing it right?) about there very first "real" job and you will likely hear how an $18,000 salary was enough for cartwheels. You will also hear how the added benefit of "Paid Vacation" turned those cartwheels into actual flips.
It's a big deal - that first time when someone is willing to PAY you to be away. Of course, we couldn't afford more than a trip to our parent's home, but still, PAID? It was a glorious time and also a time when companies stopped just short of demanding their employees take a dang break once a year.
Today? It's gotten quite blurry. Why? The multiple names changes? What was once vacation became Paid Time Off which became Personal Time Off which became Unlimited Time Off. Or is this the need for an endless list of colleagues to cover for your absence that, in reality, won't matter very much?
Another challenge? Not judging those who do use their vacation. You know what? Stop worrying about them and get something on your schedule.
Taking time off from most anything is important at some period, but work especially. As the saying goes - if you end the year with time off left on the table, you didn't do it right. As the other saying goes, no one ever wishes they worked more on their deathbed.
Okay, that got dark.
This episode was not sponsored by Javasok.
If cup condensation is not your thing, Javasok is! Hate reminding guests to use a coaster? Keep a fleet of Javasoks at the ready! Should it be called a cup condom? Um, yes.
Get your Javasok HERE.
Other fun things?
A Court of Thorns and Roses - is an amazing book (series) and if I would start reading before midnight it would probably stop landing on my face. Check out the author's page to purchase your copy: Sarah J. Maas.
Speaking of vacation, Kathy just returned from an amazing state at the Melia property in Punta Cana. If you go, make sure Julia is in charge of your glass. Don't forget your Javasok! Book HERE.
Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of very few.
Get to know us!
Jyl Barlow has all things Jyl! Also, it’s pronounced, “jill.”
Which Way's Up is Jyl’s blog, home of weekly epiphanies and often overshares
What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target!
Kathy Crowley's Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) can be found on Instagram. Watch videos of all our Nonsor products on YouTube or TikTok!
Wine & Whine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.
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By Jyl BarlowAsk any Gen X'er (am I doing it right?) about there very first "real" job and you will likely hear how an $18,000 salary was enough for cartwheels. You will also hear how the added benefit of "Paid Vacation" turned those cartwheels into actual flips.
It's a big deal - that first time when someone is willing to PAY you to be away. Of course, we couldn't afford more than a trip to our parent's home, but still, PAID? It was a glorious time and also a time when companies stopped just short of demanding their employees take a dang break once a year.
Today? It's gotten quite blurry. Why? The multiple names changes? What was once vacation became Paid Time Off which became Personal Time Off which became Unlimited Time Off. Or is this the need for an endless list of colleagues to cover for your absence that, in reality, won't matter very much?
Another challenge? Not judging those who do use their vacation. You know what? Stop worrying about them and get something on your schedule.
Taking time off from most anything is important at some period, but work especially. As the saying goes - if you end the year with time off left on the table, you didn't do it right. As the other saying goes, no one ever wishes they worked more on their deathbed.
Okay, that got dark.
This episode was not sponsored by Javasok.
If cup condensation is not your thing, Javasok is! Hate reminding guests to use a coaster? Keep a fleet of Javasoks at the ready! Should it be called a cup condom? Um, yes.
Get your Javasok HERE.
Other fun things?
A Court of Thorns and Roses - is an amazing book (series) and if I would start reading before midnight it would probably stop landing on my face. Check out the author's page to purchase your copy: Sarah J. Maas.
Speaking of vacation, Kathy just returned from an amazing state at the Melia property in Punta Cana. If you go, make sure Julia is in charge of your glass. Don't forget your Javasok! Book HERE.
Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of very few.
Get to know us!
Jyl Barlow has all things Jyl! Also, it’s pronounced, “jill.”
Which Way's Up is Jyl’s blog, home of weekly epiphanies and often overshares
What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target!
Kathy Crowley's Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) can be found on Instagram. Watch videos of all our Nonsor products on YouTube or TikTok!
Wine & Whine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.