Just put in for a weeks vacation for this coming summer at my place of employment. I have been with this company for five years as of this june. this made me eligible for a second weeks paid vacation. as I was discussing this with one of the owners she felt that it was ok to tell me that I was required to take one week in the winter. after 5 years of service, giving up all my weekends/holidays and working 6 days 55+ hours a week every spring and fall. this just seemed a little ridiculous. I felt like putting in my 2 weeks notice and telling her where to stick it. I just thought i'd post this and get some of this off my chest and maybe get some other opinions on this matter. I almost feel like I am living to work and not working to live. taking 2 weeks off in the summer doesn't seem like a lot to ask to me. anyone else have to put up with this kind of bs where you work?
