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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Will you continue working during the holidays?".
This poll was originally submitted by Marlene Blanshay
View the poll here
A forum topic will appear each time a new poll is run. For more infor... See more This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Will you continue working during the holidays?".
This poll was originally submitted by Marlene Blanshay
View the poll here
A forum topic will appear each time a new poll is run. For more information, see: http://proz.com/topic/33629 ▲ Collapse
| | | | John Cutler 
Hiszpania
Local time: 04:57
hiszpański > angielski
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On and off yes, but at a much slower rate.
| | | | Interlangue (X)
Angola
Local time: 04:57
angielski > francuski
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Nice and quiet here, ideal to get a good load done!
I prefer celebrating according to my own personal calendar
| | | | Michael Harris
Niemcy
Local time: 04:57
Członek ProZ.com
od 2006
niemiecki > angielski
I just have too much to do and when I was visiting my relatives, just did not get anything done. But now I am back home, enjoy New Years eve and the normal daily routine carries on tomorrow!!
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Stefano Costa (X)
Włochy
Local time: 04:57
angielski > włoski
I agree both with Michael Harris and Interlangue... when I was at my in-laws for Christmas I didn't get enough work done and now that I am back home I can catch up, work at my usual rhythm and celebrate whatever I feel, whenever I want to (or at least, that's what I like to say... Ultimately it isn't work that shapes the "holidays" anyhow, it is more my two year-old with coughs and fevers!)
| | | | | Only a little | Dec 31, 2009 |
John Cutler wrote:
On and off yes, but at a much slower rate.
I voted "Other", as to say "Yes" would sound like I was working throughout the holidays, which isn't true. I am working a little, but really very little by comparison to recent weeks. My availability is far more limited, and there has been very little in the way of work, anyway. I've written a couple of invoices and done two short jobs, and that's about it.
Happy New Year, everyone!
| | | | R. Alex Jenkins
Brazylia
Local time: 23:57
Członek ProZ.com
od 2006
portugalski > angielski
+ ...
| Work if I've got Work | Dec 31, 2009 |
This is a good question.
I don't think I'm going to be working at midnight tonight - New Year's Eve! But will I be working today and tomorrow? Sure, if there's work around.
I visualise the month and year ahead rather like an artist does, as though it were a blank canvas that needs to be filled. At the moment I can't tell you which parts will be filled and which will not.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
| | | | Amy Duncan (X)
Brazylia
Local time: 23:57
portugalski > angielski
+ ...
This poll is a little late, since the holidays are officially over after tomorrow! I've worked a little during the holidays, but not much. Anyway, a very happy 2010 to all my ProZ colleagues!
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I didn't work on the 24th or 25th Dec., neither will I today that we will prepare as a family several treats to receive the New Year (in about 15 hours from now), nor tomorrow that I'll be dead tired as I'll go to bed late.
I have three pending jobs at the moment with no fixed delivery deadline; they told me to have these ready by mid January or so, so I can arrange my working schedule as I please. My children have holidays too these days, so it would be a pity to be working at the ... See more I didn't work on the 24th or 25th Dec., neither will I today that we will prepare as a family several treats to receive the New Year (in about 15 hours from now), nor tomorrow that I'll be dead tired as I'll go to bed late.
I have three pending jobs at the moment with no fixed delivery deadline; they told me to have these ready by mid January or so, so I can arrange my working schedule as I please. My children have holidays too these days, so it would be a pity to be working at the computer while everybody else is relaxing, having fun, playing with fireworks, enjoying a good dinner, etc.
Happy New Year Greetings to all of you!!! ▲ Collapse
| | | | Rebecca Garber
Local time: 22:57
Członek ProZ.com
od 2005
niemiecki > angielski
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| Less than a full day | Dec 31, 2009 |
but yes, I am working today and tomorrow, and worked a few hours each day over the holidays.
I have a deadline on the 6th, and another on the 4th.
| | | | Marlene Blanshay
Kanada
Local time: 22:57
Członek ProZ.com
od 2009
francuski > angielski
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I did work through the holidays last year, right to the 27th. The early half of the month was really quiet and i needed the work, so i told my clients i'd be available. I'm single with no kids so I can spare the time. However, nothing materialized this year and most of them seem to be on holiday, so the holidays this year have been really quiet, work wise. I haven't minded that much, having some time off. However the holidays are over after the weekend! Most people are returning to work on monda... See more I did work through the holidays last year, right to the 27th. The early half of the month was really quiet and i needed the work, so i told my clients i'd be available. I'm single with no kids so I can spare the time. However, nothing materialized this year and most of them seem to be on holiday, so the holidays this year have been really quiet, work wise. I haven't minded that much, having some time off. However the holidays are over after the weekend! Most people are returning to work on monday
i agree the poll is late but i suggested it over a week ago, before xmas for sure. I figured they'd have nixed it by now.
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| | | | Anita du Plessis
RPA
Local time: 04:57
Członek ProZ.com
od 2008
angielski > afrikaans
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| At a leisurely pace! | Dec 31, 2009 |
I like Richard's comment and work if there is work to be done, but I am certainly not going to break a leg in the process of finishing it.
Feeling quite relaxed and mellow after a nice little holiday at my daughter.
May you all have a good New Year, balancing family life with work harmoniously!
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| Meaning of holidays? | Dec 31, 2009 |
Usually it takes several weeks/months between a poll submission and its displaying. Was the person who asked this question really refering to the end of 2009?
Anyway, I answered "other" because I consider that "holidays" and "work" are antonyms. If I am on holiday, I don't work; and if I work, I am not on holiday.
Stéphanie
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I had to work this holidays, but I'm taking some time off after all the people leave the beaches just for myself.
| | | | Maria Drangel
Szwecja
Local time: 04:57
angielski > szwedzki
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| I couldn´t agree with you more! | Dec 31, 2009 |
Interlangue wrote: I prefer celebrating according to my own personal calendar
I will have my holidays when trips are inexpensive and when everyone else is working!
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