Would you attend a clinic/seminar on a holiday (eg, Labor Day)? - Engraving Etc. Forum

<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=1452.22">Would you attend a clinic/seminar on a holiday (eg, Labor Day)?</a></h1><a name="a1452_22"></a><p><b>From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1452.22">#22</a>]<br /> 20 Jun 2005<br /><b>To: Shaddy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1452.21">#21</a>] 20 Jun 2005</p> <p>Hey Shaddy,</p> <p> Yes it does sound like we do agree. <br /> As a business owner, no, I would probably not EXPECT an employee to give up a holiday ( a major one anyway ) to go to a training session, because I oh so believe in family first, ( even though my "family" is just my wife and myself and our dalmation Tasha), however as the owner of the business, I think it is required by the position, to do what it takes to nurture and grow the business, even if it means going to a seminar/show on a holiday.<br /> As to where do you draw the line between quality free time with family/friends, I agree with you that it is an individual choice with different thresholds for all, but I believe MOST people that are not anal or obssesive compulsive know when that point arrives and act accordingly.<br /> Anyway Shaddy, I'll see you in the "Ramblings" folder. ( insert laugh here)</p> <hr /><a name="a1452_23"></a><p><b>From: jbrewer (JEANETTEBREWER)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1452.23">#23</a>]<br /> 21 Jun 2005<br /><b>To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1452.19">#19</a>] 11 Jul 2005</p> <p>>>I have a hunch Daddy already knows about it..... but I am sure I am not the only one wondering just exactly what the "bet" is.<<</p> <p> </p> <p>Well, as usual, Daddy was right. He was in NewMexico on Friday before Memorial Day; he had an early AM appointment in El Paso on Tuesday after Memorial Day.</p> <p>He called me (in the middle of my Memorial Day celebrations -- ie, cleaning house) and said, "We missed a great opportunity! We should have scheduled a Corel clinic in El Paso on Memorial Day since I'm here anyway."</p> <p>I asked him if he really thought that would work since most folks would probably prefer to enjoy the holiday rather than attend a clinic. He said he thought we could probably sell out a small meeting room in such an exotic location (I guess it's been too long since my last trip to El Paso - I didn't remember "exotic") and suggested that I start working on something for Labor Day.</p> <p>Never fear -- as long as we keep this poll (and these messages) a secret, I'll be able to tell him that I'm putting together a seminar for the Labor Day holiday & he'll say, "That's a great idea! I've been thinking we should probably do something like that." I'll let him think it was my idea ...</p> <p>[Wow! I think that's my longest post ever. I'd better get back to work -- I have a clinic to plan!]</p> <hr /><a name="a1452_24"></a><p><b>From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1452.24">#24</a>]<br /> 21 Jun 2005<br /><b>To: jbrewer (JEANETTEBREWER)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1452.23">#23</a>] 22 Jun 2005</p> <p>Jeanette,</p> <p>Memorial Day or Labor Day clinics are events that I am most likely to attend, over those held on a run-of-the-mill weekday or weekend. It works best for me because it provides me Sunday (the only day we are closed) to travel to the "exotic" destination.</p> <hr /><p align="center">Show messages:  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1452.1">1</a>  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1452.2">2-21</a>  22-24</p> <h4><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=EE">Back to thread list</a> | <a href="llogout.php?webtag=EE">Login</a></h4> <h6>© 2025 <a href="http://www.beehiveforum.net/" target="_blank">Project Beehive Forum</a></h6> </body>