Paid Time Off

The 7th day of 2019 was a very busy one for me.  On 1/7/2018, I got to the gym to swim (and hydro therapy for my sore knee), went to an appointment, sat on a panel for a job interview, watched the JV (loss) and Varsity (BIG WIN) Girls Basketball games at Collingswood, attended a 2 hour+ budget meeting at church, and watched the end of the National Championship Football game.  What you did not see in the previous statements is anything to do with my job.  I was on a Paid Time Off (PTO) day today.  I am very grateful that my place of employment allows us Paid Time Off as well as a Special Winter Vacation between Christmas and New Years.  Between the holiday week, MLK Day, and a few PTO days, it does not look like I will have to work a full week in January.  Sure, I still have the same amount of tasks to complete, and it is likely that I will read email and do a little work when I am off, but at least I will be in sweats (or even my PJs).  PTO days are good to relax, recharge, and actually get things done.  I am so very grateful that Penn provides them for us and hope that you all, too, can find days in your schedule to do the same.

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