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Day 108: Vacation Time

So I'm working a full time job with benefits for the first time since I was married.  I kinda forgot about the perks of working full time - like a paycheck, medical benefits, vacation time - you know the little things. *grin* I really don't care too much about those sorts of things and so because of that I kind of forget about them most of the time.  I knew I had vacation time but I thought it was date of hire "year" rather than calendar year.  SURPRISE!  It's calendar year which I found out just 4 days ago.  Yep, I've got 68 hours of time to use or lose by December 31.  WOW!!  So I put in for time off per my boss and still have 28 hours to use or lose.  Raise your hand if you think I'm probably going to lose some hours. *hand held high in air*  But how cool is that?  I feel so grateful that next year I can take a mental health day here and there, there's a few "spiritual health" days I plan on taking as well.  And I can get paid for them.  Super cool!  When my brother marries his love in August I can take the time I need and be paid for it!  Grateful indeed.

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