Working on Sunday

[DanF]

I still work on a Sunday, especially since this is my part time job. During the week it's difficult to balance between my other part-time job, the computer repair business, and my family + fiancee. I try to make up for this during the weekend, so I prefer to take it easy on Saturday evenings and Sundays by doing some offsite work.

I usually turn off my SIM during these times. Sometimes you just have to cut a line and spend more time with yourself and your family. Sometimes I just leave the SIM on, but this depends on the amount of pending work (both computer related, as well as others).

 

[Davena]

I used to work 7 days a week, 15+ hours every day ... did that for maybe 15 years or more.

These days I generally work Mon-Sat (~ 80hrs) and try to take a break from computers on a Sunday, which I usually spend doing jobs around the house, or getting some much needed fresh air and exercise by going on long hikes over the local moors. Although I do usually check various system notification emails and server statuses on Sunday mornings, just for the peace of mind that everything is up and working.

Unfortunately, some of my best customers are retail outlets, open 7 days a week, so I do still have to be contactable and available. I rarely get any calls for anything that can't be fixed remotely though or that won't wait until Monday morning.

The walking the moors in your post made me think of "American Werewolf in London". As far as hours - I am doing more Website Design and SEO work so that can be until 1am if I have the energy. More and more remote support work also so I am averaging 65-70 hours a week.

 

[mr m]

Like Bertie said, it's a lifestyle so I'll work whenever the phone rings unless I have something better to do.

I work out of a home shop which is real convenient for me. Being self-employed is great and I can't believe I didn't do it sooner even though I made way more money 30+ years ago.

 

[Moltuae]

The walking the moors in your post made me think of "American Werewolf in London".

lol That was a great movie.

It'd have to be 'American Werewolf in Northern England' if he were on these moors. He'd blend right in around here though; I think some of the locals are hairier (and that's just the women).

Seriously though, about 10 years after that movie was made, I was working in London late one night and, while heading back to the hotel, found myself alone in Tottenham Court Road tube station on that very same escalator where one of the more memorable scenes took place. Despite knowing that the film was just a work of fiction, the moment I released where I was, I have to admit feeling a slightly unnerving tingling down my spine.