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How many of us have to work today and feel really bad?  How many of us are complaining that someone we know doesn’t have to work the same time we are grinding away?  Why do we even care what other people have or don’t have to do?

I’m sure this won’t make the rest of us feel much better, but I’m working right now while my fiancee is sleeping in bed.  If we think about it, our work day isn’t better or worst no matter what our friends are doing.  Some of them may be playing golf now, while some evil friends might even call you during the day to rub it in.  However, these are the times where our true character shows!

Think of the positive side.  Whether we are home or at work, we would be reading Money Ning anyway right? :)  In addition, we won’t be spending any money while we are working!  On another note, would anyone be working that hard today anyway?  Let’s spend some time to chat with our colleagues and get to know them.  The holidays are a great time to work on our relationship with our co-workers because it will for sure come in handy when arguments arise come later.

Look.  I’m not saying that we are better off working than having a day off.  I’m just saying to stop comparing ourselves to someone else.  In every situation, many people are better off than us but just as many people are worst off.  Those that don’t have a job but need one probably wished they weren’t staying at home after the holidays.

Think of the positives and let’s have a great day!  Merry Pre-Christmas.