Working Weekends
Yes, I worked this weekend...
I know there is a solid portion of the population that works on weekend. Firefighters, police, sales staff, restaurant employees, and hospital staff quickly come to mind. Yet, it amazes me the number of people who seem incredulous that people actually have to work on weekends. I suppose most of those are business people, teachers, or the unemployed segment of Americans. That or they all work at home and don't have a set schedule of any sort. At any rate, it still gets me.
I've worked for my employer for thirty years and in this entire career I have always work some weekend combination. It's either been every third weekend or every other Saturday and every fourth Sunday, or some odd arrangement or another. Still, it's been commonplace. And I still get...'you poor thing' and 'what a pity' from well meaning folks.
But is it a shame or a pity? I think not. When you are in a wreck (God forbid) on a weekend and the paramedic (who is at work) and the police office (another working stiff) bring you to the hospital for treatment, you ought to thank God that people like nurses, doctors, radiology staff, and lab techs, are there to greet you. It wouldn't be any fun to get a recording at 911 and be told to call back between the hours of 9-5 Monday through Friday, would it? And if you did make your way to the hospital on your own, would you relish waiting until the doors opened during 'Normal' business hours? No.
The populace takes all of this for granted. Just like going to a restaurant after services on Sunday and not having to cook. There was a time when that was unheard of and the Sabbath was kept holy and such places were closed. Not in the modern day, though. Remember, that pastry chef in the kitchen is working an eight hour day. She's on the clock. (Just like her mother was today...)
My point being...don't frown or grimace when we say we're working this weekend at the hospital...or the firehouse...or whatever. Be thankful that we are working. Leave the frowning to us... that's our job on the weekend.
Dawn
I know there is a solid portion of the population that works on weekend. Firefighters, police, sales staff, restaurant employees, and hospital staff quickly come to mind. Yet, it amazes me the number of people who seem incredulous that people actually have to work on weekends. I suppose most of those are business people, teachers, or the unemployed segment of Americans. That or they all work at home and don't have a set schedule of any sort. At any rate, it still gets me.
I've worked for my employer for thirty years and in this entire career I have always work some weekend combination. It's either been every third weekend or every other Saturday and every fourth Sunday, or some odd arrangement or another. Still, it's been commonplace. And I still get...'you poor thing' and 'what a pity' from well meaning folks.
But is it a shame or a pity? I think not. When you are in a wreck (God forbid) on a weekend and the paramedic (who is at work) and the police office (another working stiff) bring you to the hospital for treatment, you ought to thank God that people like nurses, doctors, radiology staff, and lab techs, are there to greet you. It wouldn't be any fun to get a recording at 911 and be told to call back between the hours of 9-5 Monday through Friday, would it? And if you did make your way to the hospital on your own, would you relish waiting until the doors opened during 'Normal' business hours? No.
The populace takes all of this for granted. Just like going to a restaurant after services on Sunday and not having to cook. There was a time when that was unheard of and the Sabbath was kept holy and such places were closed. Not in the modern day, though. Remember, that pastry chef in the kitchen is working an eight hour day. She's on the clock. (Just like her mother was today...)
My point being...don't frown or grimace when we say we're working this weekend at the hospital...or the firehouse...or whatever. Be thankful that we are working. Leave the frowning to us... that's our job on the weekend.
Dawn
posted by Dawn | 8:14 PM
2 Comments:
Don't forget about port authority workers...for instance my dad the bus driver (formerly the veteran steel worker,) works various shifts everyday of the week. Anywhere from the wee hours of the mourn to the wee hours of the night. Overtime is a must most weeks too. No sleep some days, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do...
And me - well, you know my situation. I don't get any sleep at all....[weak chuckle]
I love working on Sundays! Its great to work 4p-11p or 3p-12p some days. I just feel sorry for those working 3p-1a on Saturdays.
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