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Poll: Do you usually work during end-of-year holidays? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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It totally depends on my workload! I decide for myself when I work and when I don't. I might take 1-2 or more days off during the week and then go a good couple weeks with no days off. It also depends on what I'd planned beforehand. The exceptions are Christmas Eve and Christmas Day because I always plan things with my family…
P.S. I won’t be working today: I have no work scheduled and I’m hosting a lunch with some family members (because of Covid we decided not to have more t... See more It totally depends on my workload! I decide for myself when I work and when I don't. I might take 1-2 or more days off during the week and then go a good couple weeks with no days off. It also depends on what I'd planned beforehand. The exceptions are Christmas Eve and Christmas Day because I always plan things with my family…
P.S. I won’t be working today: I have no work scheduled and I’m hosting a lunch with some family members (because of Covid we decided not to have more than 8 people each time and I have a very big family…)
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I can't remember if I ever worked during the end-of-year holidays. My main clients are international organizations, and their staff are given a long break.
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Tom in London
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:21
Member (2008)
Italian to English
| Not this year | Dec 27, 2021 |
"Do you usually work during end-of-year holidays?"
In previous years, yes. But this year, stressed by the constant emails that never seem to stop, I decided to announce that between Christmas and the New Year I am NOT AVAILABLE- thus giving myself 10 blesséd days of peace and quiet.
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Thayenga 
Germany
Local time: 14:21
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| Only on special projects. | Dec 27, 2021 |
Seldom, if ever, do I work between Christmas and New Years. The only exception is a very interesting project from a long standing client and which is sufficiently compelling for me to interrupt my normal year's end deceleration. And yes, loyalty has certain rewards.
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But I am working this year!
I have a large job, about six weeks' work altogether, which I started in October. I took several weeks´ holiday after delivering the first files. The client has been flexible, but now we both want the job finished as soon as possible.
Besides, I have been in close contact with a Covid patient! I am not ill, thanks to vaccinations, but I am in quarantine... so it is a good chance to get some work done. Then I can celebrate afterwards.
<... See more But I am working this year!
I have a large job, about six weeks' work altogether, which I started in October. I took several weeks´ holiday after delivering the first files. The client has been flexible, but now we both want the job finished as soon as possible.
Besides, I have been in close contact with a Covid patient! I am not ill, thanks to vaccinations, but I am in quarantine... so it is a good chance to get some work done. Then I can celebrate afterwards.
Stay safe, everyone, and Happy New Year! ▲ Collapse
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Tina Vonhof (X)
Canada
Local time: 06:21
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I prefer to have the whole week off but if an interesting job comes along, I'm willing to work during the week in between.
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I told some of my clients I'd be available if they need me between Christmas and New Year. I can use the work, since I missed out on some work when my computer was being repaired. I need the money and everything is closed or cancelled from COVID....why not make some holiday $?
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Kay Denney
France
Local time: 14:21
French to English
If I'm offered work that gives me time to spend with my family on the special days, yes, I'll do it. This year I have a biggie to be handed in mid-January, so 2022 is off to a good start already.
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AnnaSCHTR
United States
Local time: 07:21
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Yes, quite often it's the busiest time of the year. This Christmas weekend was particularly brutal, due to a desperate request for help with an emergency project. I really need to think about setting some boundaries.
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Edward Potter
Spain
Local time: 14:21
Member (2003)
Spanish to English
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I happily work hard when needed.
I just did a couple of urgent 30k jobs that needed to be done by Christmas. Mission accoplished. The day after Christmas more came in. Happy to do that as well.
Peace out.
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Liena Vijupe
Latvia
Local time: 15:21
Member (2014)
French to Latvian
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Yes, if I have any work, but I also used to travel at this time because most of my clients are on holidays too.
This year I had a LASIK surgery and spent a few days just resting and avoiding screens, which was wonderful (I am planning to make it a habit). Now I am gradually returning to work, one job at a time.
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Baran Keki
Türkiye
Local time: 15:21
Member
English to Turkish
Edward Potter wrote:
I just did a couple of urgent 30k jobs that needed to be done by Christmas. Mission accoplished.
Makes me wonder how many words you translate a day. I wish I could get 30k words a month...
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Especially this year when we cannot go abroad or even meet family members due to Omicron which is spreading so fast. Might as well work and then take breaks as I go along - though I won't work on Christmas day or New year's Eve. It's not a time for travelling, for sure as the situation is constantly changing and I do not want to run the risk of a quarantine in a foreign country or even in my country either. I usually take a break round about this time, but not this year.
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