We have a report from the fj.life.in-japan Dynamics Officer that B Anderson has
exploded. Flight director confirms that:

>> "They" get the 2 weeks annual leave, but what about you? If you get it, why not
>> take it?
>
>I am currently on holiday (that's why I'm home at the ridiculously early 
>hour of 9pm). But I was made to feel like an evil-doer for indulging in 
>1.5 weeks holiday.

I have since learned to grow a thick enough skin to not let the guilt-tripping
bother me. You just have to take it for what it's worth, and remember that you
have to allow people to manipulate you.

If they don't like treating employees like human beings, then that's their
problem.

>> * I have no children and am therefore exempt. Neener.
>
>The more disturbing thing is the adults who are obsessed with USJ... and 
>there are many at my work.

I tend to think people in this country aren't *good* at vacationing and need a
little training. One of the greatest trips my wife and I ever took was just last
autumn, a three day trip by car from here in Gifu down through Awaji-shima, to
Takamatsu, over the Seto Bridge into Okayama, on a ferry to Shodojima in the
middle of the Inland Sea, and back. No packages, no guides, just the two of us
and our own four tires and a back seat full of camera gear. And it only took
three days.


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The Brain: Yes, finally! The Happy Sappy Children 
           of Many Lands ride! Where cheering music 
           will spread the message that a mouse should 
           rule the world!
Pinky:     Oh no, Brain. Narf! You're thinking of that 
           other park in Orlando.