Kevin, I know the rigor of working Christmas and every other holiday every year. When I worked as a casino dealer and pit boss in Lake Tahoe from 1976 to 1996, I was never able to celebrate Christmas at home in Hayward with my family and friends. As I look back upon those years, they were special in their own way that we would share holiday meals at odd hours with our local friends and co-workers. A bond was created between those of us who had to work and we felt some pity for those folks who decided to spend their holiday gambling. Even though we may have had to work 12 hour days for 7-8 days straight, we still managed to maintain a positive attitude and a good time at work.
I’m so grateful that I don’t work retail during holidays, I did that many times in my younger years. Right now I’m grateful for everyone who has to work and remind myself to be patient and supportive with them. They are tired!
Being patient and supportive are qualities I need to remind myself about constantly, too. With people on the job and loved ones as well!
Thank you, Coach. And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
Great again Kevin. Happy New Year.
Coach
Kevin, I know the rigor of working Christmas and every other holiday every year. When I worked as a casino dealer and pit boss in Lake Tahoe from 1976 to 1996, I was never able to celebrate Christmas at home in Hayward with my family and friends. As I look back upon those years, they were special in their own way that we would share holiday meals at odd hours with our local friends and co-workers. A bond was created between those of us who had to work and we felt some pity for those folks who decided to spend their holiday gambling. Even though we may have had to work 12 hour days for 7-8 days straight, we still managed to maintain a positive attitude and a good time at work.
Fabulous comment, Clint. Great to hear from you. What a great lifetime experience, to be a dealer and pit boss in Tahoe.
I’m so grateful that I don’t work retail during holidays, I did that many times in my younger years. Right now I’m grateful for everyone who has to work and remind myself to be patient and supportive with them. They are tired!