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CityGarden 01:02 PM 02-09-2018
I am revising my policies and was wondering what you all do for summer.
How much time do you take off for summer?
Is the time paid/unpaid?
When do you take off? (i.e. one week in June and one week in August, the entire summer, the month of August, whenever you plan to vacation with family, etc.)
How much time do you take off for summer?
Is the time paid/unpaid?
When do you take off? (i.e. one week in June and one week in August, the entire summer, the month of August, whenever you plan to vacation with family, etc.)
Homebody 01:08 PM 02-09-2018
Last year we took off the first full week of July, and are doing it again this year. We also take off from Christmas Eve Day through New Years Day.
MissAnn 01:20 PM 02-09-2018
Originally Posted by Homebody:
Last year we took off the first full week of July, and are doing it again this year. We also take off from Christmas Eve Day through New Years Day.
I usually take off the week of 4th of July. It’s my unpaid vacation. Most of my kids go down to part time in the summer. I am really poor in the summer. Teachers kids.Last year we took off the first full week of July, and are doing it again this year. We also take off from Christmas Eve Day through New Years Day.
BrynleeJean 04:25 PM 02-09-2018
I take a full week paid sometime during the summer depending on vacation plans, but have considered closing for a few months , finding clients that will work with and not charging of course, just to reset and be able to enjoy those sunny days out and about not stuck in the house.
storybookending 05:02 PM 02-09-2018
I take off July 4th paid and last year I also took off the 3rd unpaid just because I didn’t want to open for one day (my slow day anyways) and then be off. I spent the morning with my niece while her mom was at work and we met her for lunch and had a girls day.
This year I am also taking my birthday off. It has been on a weekend since I’ve opened and I wrote that in as a paid day for my 2018 contracts.
This year I am also taking my birthday off. It has been on a weekend since I’ve opened and I wrote that in as a paid day for my 2018 contracts.
Josiegirl 05:45 AM 02-10-2018
Last year I took a couple extra long weekends. But usually I save my longer vacation for during Christmas when all my kids are home from far away. This year I might opt for a 3 day weekend somewhere but have no plans as of yet, except July 4th I'll be closed, closing early the day before for a dental appointment. Woo-eee. 
I charge 52 weeks a year. All dcfs know that going in so if they complain, I close my ears to it. I don't abuse time off.
I charge 52 weeks a year. All dcfs know that going in so if they complain, I close my ears to it. I don't abuse time off.