https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:48:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas/page/2#post-2664846 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:24:51 +0000 MrsSCB 2664846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Canoli: It's a little rough this year, because I'm basically just working 1.5 weeks before the two-week break starts (just finished mat leave). Luckily my boss is understanding and letting me work from home the first week. She has a two-year-old, so I'm sure she's not expecting stellar productivity haha. Next year my DH and I will be able to each take some days, but he just started a new job so can't take off this year.</p> <p>@looch: @T.H.O.U.: yes, growing up we just had the week between Christmas and New Year's off, but down here two weeks seems common. I'm pretty sure our daycare is closed for another full week in August, among some days here and there throughout the year so....that's nice :-/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas/page/2#post-2664799 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:40:34 +0000 kiddosc 2664799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got laid off this summer and took a contract position afterwards, so if I'm not working, I don't get paid. My office is closed the 23rd and 26th, otherwise I'll be at work. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas/page/2#post-2664795 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:35:28 +0000 psw27 2664795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow some of you guys are so lucky to have that week off between Christmas and New Years! I would love that! I'm taking off the 23rd and the 27-30th. I don't really have the PTO so it might end up unpaid, but it doesn't really matter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas/page/2#post-2664769 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:49:48 +0000 wrkbrk 2664769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Just the 23 and 26. Daycare is closed those two days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664758 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:36:46 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2664758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Yes! Its totally something parents should start thinking about and considering! Daycare closures are tough but it only gets worse in grade schools! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664754 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:33:06 +0000 looch 2664754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I have no experience with year round school, but I would agree that adds a level of complexity. I honestly wasn't prepared for dealing with the public school calendar, so I suggest anyone that has to deal with it beginning of next school year look at it as soon as it is published and plan accordingly. I stalk the school system website, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664733 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:03:51 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2664733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Thats not too terrible. Here each county/district can set their own calendar. </p> <p>3 half days, 2 full weeks off and then Monday the 2nd is a holiday (roll forward of new years day) and then Tuesday the 3rd is teacher inservice day. So students are out until that wednesday.</p> <p>I guess it would also vary if youre a year-round school. My sister has just the 2 weeks off for Christmas but they have a full week fall break, the full week of thanksgiving off and then a full week spring break. We dont get all that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664712 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:27:00 +0000 looch 2664712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I think that varies widely state to state. Where I live, school is only closed the week between Christmas and new years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664711 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:23:50 +0000 MamaG 2664711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My company only closes for the holiday, or the 26th this year. I'm taking the 23rd in addition. So is DH and the kids get to go to the dentist :)</p> <p>My elementary kiddo has off the last two weeks of the year. She'll head to daycare for all of the days we are working. It's really our only option. DH can only get one day off (he doesn't even get the 26th) during the holidays. The joys of working in the wine and spirits industry. Everyone wants their alcohol for the holidays :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664685 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:32:53 +0000 Canoli 2664685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: yeah I guess you are right. I was thinking daycare only. My son will start kindergarten next year so I guess I should start thinking of an alternative for then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664683 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:29:40 +0000 littlebug 2664683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just the actual holidays. My employer (hospital) doesn't allow any PTO between the holidays. The kids' daycare is closed that week, so Hubs will take Tuesday but then ILs will watch the kids Wed-Fri. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664682 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:29:30 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2664682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Canoli: @MrsSCB: I think thats pretty standard for most grade schools to be closed 2-2.5 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664676 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:26:17 +0000 sapphire 2664676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the 24th-27th off just based on my usual schedule and the holiday and then the 31st- 3rd as well. Our daycare is closed the 23rd and DH will be taking that day off because I didn't know about it in time. We're not traveling so it's plenty of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664614 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:12:00 +0000 Canoli 2664614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I save all of my personal and vacation time for sick kids!!!! Ha ha</p> <p>Well our kids daycare closes the week in between Christmas and New Years so I have off on the 26th (work holiday), my husband will be off 12/27, mom will watch them 12/28, I have off on 12/29 and 12/30 and then work holiday on 1/2. </p> <p>@t.h.o.u. @mrsscb I thought one week of daycare closure was tough but 2 weeks that is really hard. Some people don't even have that much time available to take off work. Hope you can find a solution that works (and it's not too stressful) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664596 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:38:31 +0000 MrsSCB 2664596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: with our daycare closed for two weeks, I keep wondering how people manage this! I don't think we had more than a week off when I was a kid... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664594 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:37:13 +0000 Reese 2664594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dec 21st - Jan 2nd </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664587 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:16:55 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2664587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wheres_c: Get that baby out! </p> <p>Just the week after christmas. Now with an elementary student we have to probably look at some camps because we can't take 2.5 weeks off. They go half days this week W, TR, F and are out the next week weeks and dont go back until the 4th! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664556 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:30:03 +0000 LilSprinkles 2664556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I teach, so I will get 3 weeks off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664552 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:58:16 +0000 dc yoga bee 2664552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will be off 26th-2nd, and only have to take off the 27-29. The other days are federal holidays, and my compressed work schedule day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664524 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:50:46 +0000 wheres_c 2664524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My team is on hiatus the week between christmas and New Years. If I was there, I'd take an extra week but I'm out on Mat leave this year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664493 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:31:04 +0000 skinnycow 2664493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My office is closed the 26th - the 2nd. I don't work fridays and will probably take off the 21st and 22nd as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664489 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:26:39 +0000 winniebee 2664489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well I work 30-35 hours a week, but i'm taking a week off. My kids do not have school Dec. 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, or Jan 2. So I'm taking most of that time off - though MIL is going to watch them 27-28 while I work. So, all in I'll be taking 6 days off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664476 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:31:21 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2664476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not taking anything :( life of a nurse!<br /> I actually don't work that weekend, and have Monday off as well. So that's nice. </p> <p>I work New Years weekend though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664466 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:45:46 +0000 SweetCaroline 2664466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not going to work 12/23-1/2 and I am psyched! I feel like I've earned it, having pulled many 60 hour weeks in the past few years. This will be the longest amount of time I have spent with DD since maternity leave (so...talk to me on day 4 :silly: ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664455 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:59:09 +0000 PawPrints 2664455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be off the 20th-1st, so almost two weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664444 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:15:27 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2664444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im off starting next Wedneaday through the New Year. :happy: Every Friday in December I have taken the day off and it's been lovely having a shorter work week. Next year I want to plan better though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664441 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:53:41 +0000 LuLu Mom 2664441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only the day after (given to us) I am talking Jan 6 &amp; 7th off for an extended weekend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664357 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:10:31 +0000 mamabolt 2664357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm taking off Dec 22 - Jan 2. Three of those days are holidays and the rest vacation. Daycare is closed most of it, but the first 2 days are all for mama (mostly holiday prep though). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664355 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:03:00 +0000 peachykeen 2664355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We get the 26th and the 2nd off as federal holidays but I'm not taking any other days. I'm pregnant and need to save my days, plus the office is quiet over the holidays and traffic so much lighter - it's actually not a bad time to get some work done. </p> <p>DH is a teacher so he'll be home with DD on the days she doesn't go to daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-work-full-time-how-much-time-are-you-taking-around-christmas#post-2664334 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:45:12 +0000 ValentineMommy 2664334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing. I have to save all my leave for when I go out on maternity leave in April.</p> <p>That being said, I'm taking a few extra work at home days, so I only go on tomorrow and next Tuesday, and WAH all the other days. </p>