I was speaking with my mom the other day, who was complaining how crazy work was and why she could not come home for Thanksgiving and I most certainly empathize. I know how crazy the 4th Quarter can be , and how last minute deals and revenue effect the bottom line of any company.
I know my company being in retail, from black Friday until the end of the year will be crazy in terms of sales and order volume. I will be out of the office for our biggest sale day, Cyber Monday, because I am going home to see the family. I only go back once a year and I went last year so this year I want to go back and see them again. A lot has happened in the family this year and I think it is important for me to spend the time and the money to show them I care by being there, at least once in the calendar year.
I know it is easy for me with several jobs and music commitments to be able to sacrifice the time and budget to go, but in the end I don't want to regret not going. I already have nephews that don't even realize I exist. Cousins that have grown up that I never really interact with.
But now I get to go and give lots of early Christmas gifts. It's the beginning of the Cliffmas season. 2015 has been great and I look forward to more friends and family gatherings the rest of the year!
I know my company being in retail, from black Friday until the end of the year will be crazy in terms of sales and order volume. I will be out of the office for our biggest sale day, Cyber Monday, because I am going home to see the family. I only go back once a year and I went last year so this year I want to go back and see them again. A lot has happened in the family this year and I think it is important for me to spend the time and the money to show them I care by being there, at least once in the calendar year.
I know it is easy for me with several jobs and music commitments to be able to sacrifice the time and budget to go, but in the end I don't want to regret not going. I already have nephews that don't even realize I exist. Cousins that have grown up that I never really interact with.
But now I get to go and give lots of early Christmas gifts. It's the beginning of the Cliffmas season. 2015 has been great and I look forward to more friends and family gatherings the rest of the year!