Americans on vacation: Spot this rare creature out there somewhere if you can

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5-02-2008 @ 9:28AM

Helen said...

I live in Ireland and work for a semi-state body. Our holidays/vacation days are linked to what grade your job is rather than your length of service. I only get 1 more day than the EU statutory minimum of 20 per year after working here for 7 years. The higher grades only get 2 more.

My American friends are envious, but I'm looking at France and thinking, that's the way it should be!

However, if you were lucky enough to be employed
when the Catholic Church held more sway in Ireland and the organisation shut for holy days of obligation and for Holy Week, you have an additional 10 days per year in lieu! Of course, you would of had to quit your job if you were a woman and got married...

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