Summer Leave
 

Hey Folks,

I just wanted to let everyone know that I only have 7 more days of work before my three month paid leave. My last day of work will be Friday, July 13 and I will be returning to work on October 8. Don't worry, I am getting a computer in about a month, so I will still be able to post.

For all of you who do not know, I work for a standardized test scoring company. About 1/2 of the employees are laid off every summer, simply because there are no test to be scored.

I will be enjoying my summer with plenty of biking, sleeping and gardening. I will also be taking a two week trip to the West Coast in August and a 4 day trip to South Dakota next week.

Don't feel sorry for me, I am sure I will find something to fill my days with.

You could always design and post a daily web page. :D

WHAT IS STANDARDIZED TEST SCORING?

Steele,

I'm jealous!! That reminds me of the good old days last summer when I was unemployed (corporate downsizing) and had nothing to do all day but be a house-husband and ride. That was the life.
I hate having to work. It interferes with the important stuff like riding. :cry:

Ron

Have fun, Steele-bike.

yes, Iam Jealouse of you Steele Bike

We design, administor, and grade those annoying "bubble" tests that you probably took every year in school.

We have those Bubble Tests in the UK, although they were called Richmond Tests back then...

Oh, the hours of fun colouring them in *sighs*...miss 'em I does.

As for having three months paid leave.... Damn your eyes!!!!!!!!

Hehe..not really...have fun matey, don't take too long in getting your computer now...y'hear!

Rich :thumbup:

Five more days left!!! I am taking the rest of the week off and going to South Dakota. So, when I come back next week, it will be just five work days until my three month leave. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Steele-Bike, does your employer know you're so--uh, enthusiastic about being away from your job? Tsk, tsk...;)

You better watch out Steele-bike, I know where you live!!!!!;) ;)

I'm back from South Dakota. I did a little biking up there, but not much free time. There is not a whole lot in SD, so biking is unlimited. Watch out for the cattle, though....plenty of them.

The girlfriend and I were visiting her Grandma, who owns 1000 acres on a lake. Most of the land is pasture, but very scenic.

This is my last week of work before the 3 month leave. About 1/2 the workers here are laid off in the summer, so this is quite the festive time of year.

I have ordered my home PC, so I should be online in no time at all. HP 733MHz Celeron, 128 RAM, 40 GB Hard drive, CD-Writer. Reconditioned, costing $459. If you like reconditioned computers/accessories check out www.egghead.com