So another day off work

[GMES]

So, I've had another Monday off and am sat watching rubbish daytime tv with dog on my lap, well he's 9 stone so I don't have a choice in the matter
But I do have a serious question for anyone who runs their own business, this probably applies more to the ones who employ staff.

Why do I feel bad if I take a unscheduled day off, I'm talking about feeling almost sick about something but not sure what.
My lads are more than capable to handle things so it's not that and if it is a Bank holiday or weekend or Xmas I'm fine.
It happens everytime I decide to take a day off for no reason as in I have nothing planned.
Is it just me that's a weirdo or do others have the same problem ( I hope it's not just me )
The easiest way to explain it is if you've ever had some thing bad bothering you and you feel sick and worried abiut it. But with this I have nothing to worry about.
Any ideas!!!

 

[SparkyChick]

I think it's perfectly normal.

It's good your guys can handle it because it does mean you can take a day off, but at the end of the day, it's your business... your baby. You're always going to feel a certain level of anxiety when you step away from the coal face so to speak.

I'm not in the same position because I don't employ people but when I'm on holiday (not Christmas or bank holidays) I think I should be working

9 stone pooch... what is it?

 

[telectrix]

9 stone?????.... . that's not a dog, it's a bloody horse.

 

[GMES]

I think it's perfectly normal.

It's good your guys can handle it because it does mean you can take a day off, but at the end of the day, it's your business... your baby. You're always going to feel a certain level of anxiety when you step away from the coal face so to speak.

I'm not in the same position because I don't employ people but when I'm on holiday (not Christmas or bank holidays) I think I should be working

9 stone pooch... what is it?

He's my best mate Christina, jack is a rhodesian ridgeback x American Bulldog.

 

[SparkyChick]

Nice

This is Tia, playing with the Beast from the East....

 

[GMES]

Ha ha take it she loves the snow, I can only just make her out.

 

[SparkyChick]

Oh yeah, she loved it

 

[Squid]

Yep, you are weird.

 

[Deuce]

Just crack a beer and stop worrying about it

In all seriousness, I used to feel that way a lot - either because I wasn't working or because I had concerns about how a project was going, even if there were no real problems.

It's less now, but still there sometimes if the pressure is on in some way. I think it's fairly normal and probably a sign we're at least semi-decent, industrious human beings

 

[Wilko]

I will add a phrase from 1637 by Descartes 'I think, therefore I am'. There's a whole industry now based on getting us to feel better by thinking more of more positive things. Dog walking time !!!

 

[Andy78]

I think that feelings of anxiety can often stem from our immediate surroundings.
Has the dog got into the pickled eggs and is secretly letting out clouds of unwellness ?

 

[telectrix]

i've given up worrying about it. won't prolong my life, so why bother.

 

[Silly Sausage]

 

[MFS Electrical]

He's my best mate Christina, jack is a rhodesian ridgeback x American Bulldog.

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That’s a cracker

 

[MFS Electrical]

Nice

This is Tia, playing with the Beast from the East....

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What is Tia? Highland terrier?

 

[SparkyChick]

What is Tia? Highland terrier?

Satan's wife I reckon... oh... you mean breed... West Highland White

Don't let the innocent face fool you.

That's a bit of a joke picture, she was sat on my lap just staring at the screen as I was doing some software development, so I Photoshopped it into something more appropriate for her to be looking at... the algorithm she uses for getting food

 

[SparkyChick]

Oh... and hyperMode... she runs into the hall ways and rubs her face in the carpet, rolling around like a little worm. It could go on for quite some time but usually ends with her running into the lounge and stuffing her big teddy bear

 

[Silly Sausage]

That code needs some work.
Dog performs trick and gets no resolution to her empty bowl situation.

 

[MFS Electrical]

Satan's wife I reckon... oh... you mean breed... West Highland White

Don't let the innocent face fool you.

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That's a bit of a joke picture, she was sat on my lap just staring at the screen as I was doing some software development, so I Photoshopped it into something more appropriate for her to be looking at... the algorithm she uses for getting food

I thought that was a hacker dog there, @Murdoch might be interested maybe we’ve found out who’s been changing the profiles bet she yaps like anything don’t think I’ve ever met a westie that didn’t

 

[MFS Electrical]

Oh... and hyperMode... she runs into the hall ways and rubs her face in the carpet, rolling around like a little worm. It could go on for quite some time but usually ends with her running into the lounge and stuffing her big teddy bear

We actually don’t deserve dogs do we? They never fail to cheer you up or make you smile. How is she with the fireworks mine is usually ok but a big one made her s**t herself earlier when she was eating her Tea and she bit her tongue

 

[Deuce]

We actually don’t deserve dogs do we? They never fail to cheer you up or make you smile. How is she with the fireworks mine is usually ok but a big one made her s**t herself earlier when she was eating her Tea and she bit her tongue

Ours is a nightmare. And this year bad as the fireworks were spread over Sat, sun and today. Poor thing hasn't had a proper walk, or a voluntary sh*t for days!

 

[SparkyChick]

That code needs some work.
Dog performs trick and gets no resolution to her empty bowl situation.

There is an outer 'while' loop that handles it... while we're in the kitchen and her belly isn't full she barks, squeaks or performs tricks. Her favourites for securing food are jumping and begging, but on occasion we get treated to her full repertoire in one

We actually don’t deserve dogs do we? They never fail to cheer you up or make you smile. How is she with the fireworks mine is usually ok but a big one made her s**t herself earlier when she was eating her Tea and she bit her tongue

She's pretty good to be fair. We've had the odd bark fest, but nothing major. She's gets more worked up if we carry an empty glass or take a tissue out the box

 

[MFS Electrical]

Ours is a nightmare. And this year bad as the fireworks were spread over Sat, sun and today. Poor thing hasn't had a proper walk, or a voluntary sh*t for days!

And probably tomorrow and the day after and so on

 

[MFS Electrical]

There is an outer 'while' loop that handles it... while we're in the kitchen and her belly isn't full she barks, squeaks or performs tricks. Her favourites for securing food are jumping and begging, but on occasion we get treated to her full repertoire in one



She's pretty good to be fair. We've had the odd bark fest, but nothing major. She's gets more worked up if we carry an empty glass or take a tissue out the box

I thought my dog was the only weirdo she hates it when you take a glass from the cupboard or bring one into the kitchen

 

[Marvo]

You should feel guilty....get some work done ya lazy git!!

 

[GMES]

You should feel guilty....get some work done ya lazy git!!

I just knew I could count on my soul mate to give it me straight

 

[Nigel]

I don’t feel guilty at all. Just like my guys don’t feel guilty about my sleepless nights.