Another day off for MCPS Employees
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Anonymous
| Why is MCPS offices closed on December 23rd? Seems like a repeat of last year with adding more time off for Central Office. |
Anonymous
| Why does it matter to you? |
Anonymous
| You mean the same way feds get off? |
Anonymous
Feds get 12/26, the observed federal holiday, off. We have to use vacation time for the 23rd (except for DHS, I'm told). |
Anonymous
Because Hogan suddenly made it a state holiday this week. |
Anonymous
| You mean they way most people who aren't service workers usually get off before Christmas? |
Anonymous
What are you talking about? People take vacation time if they want 12/23 off. I know some people that work at offices that are closed between Christmas and New Years, but that’s nowhere near the norm and wouldn’t even apply to 12/23. |
Anonymous
Usually they get at least a half day early. |
Anonymous
Yeah, we got 16 hours. |
Anonymous
Our Pediatric office is closed on Friday 23rd and Monday 26th. |
Anonymous
Depends on the agency. Mine announced 2 hours. Some give none. 16 hours is the outlier! |
Anonymous
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Because most people in the US celebrate the cultural holiday that is Christmas, even if they are not practicing Christians. Therefore Dec 23rd is a welcome break to travel and prepare for the holiday. Yes, it's unfair to other religions, but it also suits the needs of the majority of people. No, it won't change anytime soon. Thank you, next. |
Anonymous
This is the answer. |
Anonymous
Many of us don’t celebrate Christmas. |
Anonymous
| Go sign up if the gig is so good. Enjoy your pay cut! |