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quadfather 15 Sep 2013 11:33:09 39,071 posts
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FuzzyDuck wrote:

Fake_Blood wrote:
But what do you say when a colleague asks what you are going to do on your day off?
You tell them you're taking the day off to enjoy a game, but more importantly you stop giving a shit about what other people think.

Exactly.

Deleted user 15 September 2013 11:34:14

Nothing more pathetic than a repressed nerd.

Free the mahi-mahi

quadfather 15 Sep 2013 11:35:17 39,071 posts
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Deckard1 wrote:
I always look forward to days off through the week so I can get some "gamin" time in. What tends to happen though is I sit about in my underpants wallowing in my own crapulence while I spend hours watching shit on youtube, eating sandwiches and making love to myself. I like to scratch my ball area and then smell my fingers as a tester as to how much I need a shower. But the shower never comes.

That sounds much worse than it is when I see it written down. It really is good times.

post of the year

Deleted user 15 September 2013 11:36:55

One of the women at work said, "Oh my God!" when I told her I was taking a week off for GTA5. Her tone was one of utter shock and disbelief, like, 'what a loser'.

But when I think of how much enjoyment I'm going to get when I'm at home playing GTA5 and she's at her desk working away, I realised I don't give a fuck.

She can eat a dick.

Trafford 15 Sep 2013 12:59:02 9,359 posts
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graysonavich wrote:
I book a weeks holiday whenever there is a new WoW expansion. Probably wouldn't want to waste it on some game that I could complete over teh weekend though.

Considering WoW is the only game you play, I find that pretty fucking funny.

Gruff 15 Sep 2013 13:02:01 3,940 posts
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I have taken the 29th of Nov and the following week off for the PS4 launch.

And football manager used to get a week off on its launch day. Now I just wait 2 months after it released for the proper bug free version and buy it cheaper then.

Deleted user 15 September 2013 13:09:27

How the fuck would you know what games I play?

Trafford 15 Sep 2013 13:16:10 9,359 posts
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Okay maybe I exaggerate a little.

santashi 15 Sep 2013 13:21:02 5,167 posts
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graysonavich wrote:
How the fuck would you know what games I play?

You know those times when you feel the hairs pricking on the back of your neck, or you think you see a face at the window, or the contents of your fridge don't seem to be how you remember leaving them? Yep.

beastmaster 15 Sep 2013 13:22:55 22,373 posts
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Nothing wrong with taking time off to indulge in a hobby/passion/obsession.

Trafford 15 Sep 2013 13:25:09 9,359 posts
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But to be fair, you don't get out much gaming wise.

Deleted user 15 September 2013 16:37:12

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Edited by Choppi at 16:44:09 15-09-2013

Deleted user 15 September 2013 16:44:23

I never understand people eagerly waiting months for a game's release then booking a day or two off from work then smashing through it in a oner when it should be savoured and enjoyed.

Deleted user 15 September 2013 16:47:40

Its no big deal, its your leisure time, use it how you want. I've got this whole week off. I've got a couple things I've arranged to do besides play GTA5... but gaming is going to be a big part of it.

HelloNo 15 Sep 2013 17:01:45 2,283 posts
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Guess it makes sense if you have a family and you don't get much 'me' time. But I only work 20-35 hours and no family so I have plenty of time to play without needing a holiday.

I still give a shit about what people I barely know think about me, stupid I know.

Deleted user 16 September 2013 00:02:59

Kanjin wrote:
Guess it makes sense if you have a family and you don't get much 'me' time. But I only work 20-35 hours and no family so I have plenty of time to play without needing a holiday.

I still give a shit about what people I barely know think about me, stupid I know.

"In my life, why do I give valuable time, to people who don't care if I live or die?"

spamdangled 16 Sep 2013 00:09:00 31,803 posts
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Choppi wrote:

darkmorgado wrote:

andytheadequate wrote:
No-one in the thread has said that you shouldn't do what you want on a day off.
Choppi has. Well, "she"'s said she thinks going shopping or getting a tan is a more worthwhile use of a day off, which is as good as saying "you should only do what I think you should do, otherwise it's a waste"
Dark, stop sticking things in my mouth.

I'm not, you said it yourself. You said taking a day off to play a game is "sad", but taking a day off to go shopping for clothes or sunbathe on a beach isn't because it makes you "sexy". And everyone can read this thread for themselves to see what you said, so don't bother denying it.

And then you admitted you're obsessed with appearance.

Which makes you ridiculously shallow. But then you already exposed yourself as a racist and a homophobe a long time ago, so it's really not surprising to discover you're also completely lacking in any sort of depth.

Edited by darkmorgado at 00:15:56 16-09-2013

Stockings 16 Sep 2013 00:55:37 1,149 posts
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Look what society does to people lol.
Fuck sake just play the game and enjoy yourself you mongo

lovely2cu 16 Sep 2013 02:34:23 1,194 posts
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I don't think it's "weird". I do think it's unnecessary though, and I wouldn't do it myself, but meh, each to their own.

Unless of course you have a family and/or other evening/weekend commitments or summat that severely cut into your free time, in which case I don't think it's entirely unreasonable to take a day or two off for a big release and blow through it if that's what you want to do..

Edited by lovely2cu at 02:37:17 16-09-2013

spamdangled 16 Sep 2013 05:46:02 31,803 posts
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@lovely2cu

I hadn't even thought of it that way

twelveways 16 Sep 2013 05:48:09 7,131 posts
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Chopsen wrote:
Six weeks off in the summer. That's about as much as some people have off all year. And then always have xmas off. And then regular weeks in between.

Yes, they have a work to do at home outside of their normal hours. So do I. Boo fucking hoo.

Cunt. Try being a fucking teacher.

PazJohnMitch 16 Sep 2013 05:49:30 17,276 posts
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I have spent many a weekend gaming but I tend to feel a little guilty that I have wasted the days. (But generally only if the game turned out to be a bit shit).

I have kind of booked days off for gaming too but never for a specific title. When I take a long haul business flight back to the UK I always book the following day off. This day is frequently spent gaming. (I spent the last one watching Elementary though).

Not had many days off this year yet as I have spent most of it in China where I am prevented from taking any time off. When I do finally return I imagine I will book the rest of the year off and not do that much with it. (I need to get some building work done. So that may take up most of the free days and then visit my Mum for Christmas).

One of the main problems I have with my work is not been able to plan holidays and the like.

Tonka 16 Sep 2013 06:12:32 31,980 posts
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To take a day off to do something you like.
To work to be able to pay your bills.

Deleted user 16 September 2013 07:08:11

Oi I'm not racist.

MadCaddy13 16 Sep 2013 07:29:50 3,165 posts
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Tuesday, I will be out the house before 8 and I'm gonna get home at around 10. Now who's the loser. ME!

PazJohnMitch 16 Sep 2013 07:30:38 17,276 posts
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Choppi wrote:
Oi I'm not racist.

Clear confession of been a homophobe.

Did a hot guy you once fancied turn out to be gay? Or did an ex boyfriend fuck your brother?

elstoof 16 Sep 2013 07:31:12 28,126 posts
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twelveways wrote:

Chopsen wrote:
Six weeks off in the summer. That's about as much as some people have off all year. And then always have xmas off. And then regular weeks in between.

Yes, they have a work to do at home outside of their normal hours. So do I. Boo fucking hoo.
Cunt. Try being a fucking teacher.

Just how much work does a teacher do? Whenever Any I've spoken to talk about the sheer effort they put in, all they offer as evidence of this is that they have to do work at home after the 6 hour school day ends and also have to work during the 15 weeks of holiday.

PazJohnMitch 16 Sep 2013 07:39:02 17,276 posts
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Last teacher I spoke to was complaining they had worked over 50 hours that week.

They did not get much sympathy as everyone else in the pub had done over 50 hours every week! (Currently in my 12th consecutive week of over 60 hours).

Tonka 16 Sep 2013 07:39:52 31,980 posts
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In sweden the've made it so that teachers should work as much as anyone else.
They didn't increase the pay though... nor can they afford overtime... cue a school with a rapidly declining quality.

I think teachers deserve to have as much time off as their students. It's one of the most important jobs in a society. If we're not willing to pay them really well then at least give them some time off.

Trafford 16 Sep 2013 07:46:05 9,359 posts
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Yup, long hours but guaranteed weekends off, full sick pay etc. Union protection, decent wage and career progression.
My ex wife is a teacher, the disparity between our works package is staggering.

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