
I’ve punched out till June 2020!
As of 5pm yesterday, November 29, 2019, I’m officially off work until June 2020. I wrapped up my work nicely, I think. I thanked my manager for approving my leave…. Read more »
As of 5pm yesterday, November 29, 2019, I’m officially off work until June 2020. I wrapped up my work nicely, I think. I thanked my manager for approving my leave…. Read more »
I have one lamp at home and another at work Last winter I posted about my home light therapy lamp. It’s my trusty workhorse of a lamp. I’ve downed many… Read more »
I’ve taken it upon myself to start telling colleagues about my forthcoming 6 months of unpaid leave, especially people I share files with, so we can plan for a handover… Read more »
Victory is mine With my leave from work finally approved last month (a parting gift of sorts from my outgoing director), I spent a few weeks contemplating how to get… Read more »
Toronto is the best city in the world when it’s warm out The summers here are marvelous. Torontonians walk or cycle everywhere, flock to outdoor swimming pools and street festivals,… Read more »
Management has finally OK’d my leave request Six months after making my verbal request, my manager has at last OK’d my request to take an unpaid leave of absence from… Read more »
It has become clear that no progress has been made to advance my leave request up the chain of approvals. (#Government.) Considering I first asked in December, I was certainly… Read more »
It’s still the dead of winter in Toronto but check out some retirees living a version of my dream for me. This CBC Short Doc is about a French-Canadian snowbird… Read more »
I wouldn’t be working on my proposed 6-month leave of absence from my traditional desk job next winter — I’ll have my certificate coursework to keep me busy till spring… Read more »
In mid-February I went to Roatan, one of the Bay Islands in Honduras, for a wonderful week with my dad. The weather was spectacular — warm, sunny and clear everyday…. Read more »