Vacation??? Do you remember what that is? - GoFuckYourself.com

sue · 07-25-2008, 03:10 PM

Ok,

I have my best friend here for a 4 day visit, so I decided to take a "vacation". My guess is that a "normal" person would not call it that:-) I get up 3 hours before my friend to be able to check my email and do all the "things I really need to do online". Breakfast together on the terrace, really nice. Off to the beach with a "hold on", I just need to check my email before we go. Spend a few great hours on the beach with me like a wreck not knowing what to do with myself, simply because I am not used to just "sit around" doing nothing. We come back to the house, time to get ready for dinner in a restaurant. While he is in the shower getting ready for the evening, I manage to squeeze in members area update, support emails from members and a few other things as well. Off to the restaurant, a great dinner with friends and a few drinks afterwards. When we come back to the house again, I have to do the evening round check stats, email blablabla, you all know the drill. A really nice day in total, spent with good friends. And it hits me, this is one of my days "off" work. Only worked for about 5 hours today. The point with all my rant is: Do you take FULL days off work? Do you feel like you are on the run the whole time if you do?

Sorry for the massive amount of words, I admit, I am a workaholic, I dont like days off, they give me stress:-)

*hugs and kisses*

Violetta · 07-25-2008, 03:17 PM

I love to work all the time to, but without vacation from time to time, I wouldnt!

MediaGuy · 07-25-2008, 03:18 PM

lol That's hilarious, though "Sad but True"

I'm the same way. Vacations for me is going to a tradeshow.

:D

SykkBoy · 07-25-2008, 03:23 PM

I used to do that and it ran me right into the ground. You have to learn to take some time off for yourself once in awhile or you'll get completely burned out...you need to refresh and recharge

sue · 07-25-2008, 03:28 PM

I know it is sad. I actually had a week back in 2002 with no access to a computer. I like working, the same way I like to workout. Simply cant live without it. Ok, this is official, I am taking next Saturday off, you will not see me online, I guess I will have to cut of the electricity to the office to make that happend, but I will do it:-))))

PS. Have to get a few hours of sleep before my houseguest wakes up, and then we start this race all over again, this was day 1.

*hugs and kisses*

sue · 07-25-2008, 03:29 PM

Sykkboy,

That is what I do everyday working out. That is enough for me:-)

*hugs and kisses*

CaptainHowdy · 07-25-2008, 03:35 PM

Thise year after my first vacation in 2 years I've quitted my job LOL ...

DefaultMan · 07-25-2008, 03:45 PM

No rest for the wicked

Antonio · 07-25-2008, 08:01 PM

I'm exactly like that and that's totally fucked

probably since 3-4 months ago I started taking Sundays off, just checking stats once-twice and email, that's it

J. Falcon · 07-25-2008, 08:25 PM

I know exactly how you feel. It's hard to unwinde, very hard.

Spunky · 07-25-2008, 08:53 PM

Everybody needs some downtime..all about priorities

MediaGuy · 07-25-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antonio

I'm exactly like that and that's totally fucked

probably since 3-4 months ago I started taking Sundays off, just checking stats once-twice and email, that's it

And we call that taking the lord's day of rest "off" lol...

Supz · 07-25-2008, 09:18 PM

I work a lot, I go out heavy on the weekends. and when im on vacation, im ON VACATION!

tony286 · 07-25-2008, 09:36 PM

not big on vacation,even when I had a day job with paid vacation I rarely took it.

Sosa · 07-25-2008, 09:43 PM

I'm always checking stats and email...

Rochard · 07-25-2008, 10:06 PM

My last vacation was in 1999, a week in Montana, before I got into the industry full time.

MRock · 07-25-2008, 10:27 PM

I think you will find most folks in this biz are like that. My last vacation was back in 1997. I was not in the biz either at the time. It changes when you work for yourself too. I have learned to refresh with a few days off though, no more than 2 ... well maybe one and a half lol. By the end of the second day I can't resist checking emails and stats ... To really get refreshed though, I think you have to remove yourself from the temptation by getting away from the house.

Bred · 07-26-2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefaultMan

No rest for the wicked

yeah

Reak AGV · 07-26-2008, 02:54 AM

I wouldn't mind living a vacation ;)

After Shock Media · 07-26-2008, 04:55 AM

I used to work all of the time as well. Now I can easily unplug and take vacations. Constant work will burn your ass out and the time off actually can clear your mind.

The worst part I see in this thread is the mention of people "needing" to check stats. Really why the obsession with checking your stats so much. Some email checking I can possibly get, though those can be diverted as well while you take your time off but stats?

Tat2Jr · 07-26-2008, 05:02 AM

I love vacations. Since I've started this biz in '97 we've been to Hawaii 5 times. Usually for 2 weeks as we like to do multiple islands. I only took my laptop this last time, but did maybe 3 hours of work over 8 days. I can't wait for February - The Business is going to get to pay for my Hawaii trip this year.... AND I'm going to get to go 2 years in a row instead of my usual once every 2 years. Actually my avatar is a pic I took from a bar in Hana on my last trip about 7 months ago.

Bigfuck · 07-26-2008, 06:45 AM

We just had a 1 year brake from webwork to not get burned out
now it is time to get back

fuzebox · 07-26-2008, 10:33 AM

My life is a vacation... I have no problems with taking a couple hours a day to keep everything running smoothly while on a 3 week trip in Florida or something.

Scott McD · 07-26-2008, 10:35 AM

I go on vacation in 3 weeks time...

07-25-2008, 03:10 PM	#1
sue Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 495	Vacation??? Do you remember what that is? Ok, I have my best friend here for a 4 day visit, so I decided to take a "vacation". My guess is that a "normal" person would not call it that:-) I get up 3 hours before my friend to be able to check my email and do all the "things I really need to do online". Breakfast together on the terrace, really nice. Off to the beach with a "hold on", I just need to check my email before we go. Spend a few great hours on the beach with me like a wreck not knowing what to do with myself, simply because I am not used to just "sit around" doing nothing. We come back to the house, time to get ready for dinner in a restaurant. While he is in the shower getting ready for the evening, I manage to squeeze in members area update, support emails from members and a few other things as well. Off to the restaurant, a great dinner with friends and a few drinks afterwards. When we come back to the house again, I have to do the evening round check stats, email blablabla, you all know the drill. A really nice day in total, spent with good friends. And it hits me, this is one of my days "off" work. Only worked for about 5 hours today. The point with all my rant is: Do you take FULL days off work? Do you feel like you are on the run the whole time if you do? Sorry for the massive amount of words, I admit, I am a workaholic, I dont like days off, they give me stress:-) hugs and kisses __________________ >>> ThaiChix-Cash.com <<< >>> ThaiChix.com <<< Top Ten Asian Site On All Review Sites!!!!

07-25-2008, 03:17 PM	#2
Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	I love to work all the time to, but without vacation from time to time, I wouldnt! __________________ M&A Queen

07-25-2008, 03:18 PM	#3
MediaGuy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Montrealquebecanada Posts: 5,500	lol That's hilarious, though "Sad but True" I'm the same way. Vacations for me is going to a tradeshow. :D __________________ YOU Are Industry News! Press Releases: pr[at]payoutmag.com Facebook: Payout Magazine! Facebook: MIKEB! ICQ: 248843947 Skype: Mediaguy1

07-25-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
SykkBoy Jesus loves bacon Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sin City, Motherfucker Posts: 19,969	I used to do that and it ran me right into the ground. You have to learn to take some time off for yourself once in awhile or you'll get completely burned out...you need to refresh and recharge __________________ Support my new movie “The Second Coming”

07-25-2008, 03:28 PM	#5
sue Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 495	I know it is sad. I actually had a week back in 2002 with no access to a computer. I like working, the same way I like to workout. Simply cant live without it. Ok, this is official, I am taking next Saturday off, you will not see me online, I guess I will have to cut of the electricity to the office to make that happend, but I will do it:-)))) PS. Have to get a few hours of sleep before my houseguest wakes up, and then we start this race all over again, this was day 1. hugs and kisses __________________ >>> ThaiChix-Cash.com <<< >>> ThaiChix.com <<< Top Ten Asian Site On All Review Sites!!!!

07-25-2008, 03:29 PM	#6
sue Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 495	Sykkboy, That is what I do everyday working out. That is enough for me:-) hugs and kisses __________________ >>> ThaiChix-Cash.com <<< >>> ThaiChix.com <<< Top Ten Asian Site On All Review Sites!!!!

07-25-2008, 03:35 PM	#7
CaptainHowdy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Happy in the dark. Posts: 93,564	Thise year after my first vacation in 2 years I've quitted my job LOL ...

07-25-2008, 03:45 PM	#8
DefaultMan Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hell.A. Posts: 1,869	No rest for the wicked __________________ mypornolife [at] gmail [dot] com

07-25-2008, 08:01 PM	#9
Antonio Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spartaaaaaaaaa Posts: 14,136	I'm exactly like that and that's totally fucked probably since 3-4 months ago I started taking Sundays off, just checking stats once-twice and email, that's it

07-25-2008, 08:25 PM	#10
J. Falcon www.AdultCopywriters.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 31,617	I know exactly how you feel. It's hard to unwinde, very hard. __________________ Adult Copywriters SEO Content for Porn Sites sales at adultcopywriters dot com

07-25-2008, 08:53 PM	#11
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,940	Everybody needs some downtime..all about priorities __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

07-25-2008, 09:18 PM	#13
Supz Arthur Flegenheimer Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 11,056	I work a lot, I go out heavy on the weekends. and when im on vacation, im ON VACATION!

07-25-2008, 09:36 PM	#14
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	not big on vacation,even when I had a day job with paid vacation I rarely took it.

07-25-2008, 09:43 PM	#15
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I'm always checking stats and email...

07-25-2008, 10:06 PM	#16
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 73,973	My last vacation was in 1999, a week in Montana, before I got into the industry full time. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

07-25-2008, 10:27 PM	#17
MRock Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 251	I think you will find most folks in this biz are like that. My last vacation was back in 1997. I was not in the biz either at the time. It changes when you work for yourself too. I have learned to refresh with a few days off though, no more than 2 ... well maybe one and a half lol. By the end of the second day I can't resist checking emails and stats ... To really get refreshed though, I think you have to remove yourself from the temptation by getting away from the house. __________________ Sell more Jill: Strapon Gurl Clips - Pixaloons Video Clips - Busty Smoker Clips

07-26-2008, 02:54 AM	#19
Reak AGV Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Unknown Posts: 4,283	I wouldn't mind living a vacation ;) __________________ Need Mainstream Content and SEO? SEO * Website Copy * Blogs Blogging - PR Work - Forum Marketing - Social Marketing - Link building - Articles 100% Guaranteed Content!

07-26-2008, 04:55 AM	#20
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	I used to work all of the time as well. Now I can easily unplug and take vacations. Constant work will burn your ass out and the time off actually can clear your mind. The worst part I see in this thread is the mention of people "needing" to check stats. Really why the obsession with checking your stats so much. Some email checking I can possibly get, though those can be diverted as well while you take your time off but stats? __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

07-26-2008, 05:02 AM	#21
Tat2Jr Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,882	I love vacations. Since I've started this biz in '97 we've been to Hawaii 5 times. Usually for 2 weeks as we like to do multiple islands. I only took my laptop this last time, but did maybe 3 hours of work over 8 days. I can't wait for February - The Business is going to get to pay for my Hawaii trip this year.... AND I'm going to get to go 2 years in a row instead of my usual once every 2 years. Actually my avatar is a pic I took from a bar in Hana on my last trip about 7 months ago. __________________ NICHE MONEY >> Ass Worship • Panties • Solo Teen • Pantyhose Serving up exclusive fetish sites since 1997!

07-26-2008, 06:45 AM	#22
Bigfuck Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In a fucking big house Posts: 4,961	We just had a 1 year brake from webwork to not get burned out now it is time to get back __________________

07-26-2008, 10:33 AM	#23
fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,112	My life is a vacation... I have no problems with taking a couple hours a day to keep everything running smoothly while on a 3 week trip in Florida or something.

07-26-2008, 10:35 AM	#24
Scott McD Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 67,795	I go on vacation in 3 weeks time... __________________ I Buy My High Quality Traffic Here, You Should Too!