Meengla
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I have this dream of working only 9 months a year--sort of like what school teachers and some college professors do. The way it works is that those 3 months of 'no work' are considered 'furloughs' (or, leave without pay). My current organization allows that so long as the management is okay with that. They, of course, cut your yearly pay but spread the cut over the year so that you still get paid every month--albeit smaller pay.
Yesterday I broached this subject with my supervisor and he, surprisingly, indicated he would be open to the idea. I have been excited since then! So, starting sometime in 2016, I am thinking of going on a nine-month employment. I can't eat the money--I'd rather TRAVEL! And I hate the stinking summer here in the American South and the bitter cold here (it was 19 F/ -7 C in November--only November!--this year already. For a Karachiite, that is cold, buddy!).
So I am thinking of wintering in warmer places like Karachi or Key West or Cancun and summering in places like Vancouver or the mountains of Pakistan. Oh, at least I can dream!
Question: Is anyone doing the 9-month work period? If so, how do they spend the free months? And what would YOU do if you had the option?
Yesterday I broached this subject with my supervisor and he, surprisingly, indicated he would be open to the idea. I have been excited since then! So, starting sometime in 2016, I am thinking of going on a nine-month employment. I can't eat the money--I'd rather TRAVEL! And I hate the stinking summer here in the American South and the bitter cold here (it was 19 F/ -7 C in November--only November!--this year already. For a Karachiite, that is cold, buddy!).
So I am thinking of wintering in warmer places like Karachi or Key West or Cancun and summering in places like Vancouver or the mountains of Pakistan. Oh, at least I can dream!
Question: Is anyone doing the 9-month work period? If so, how do they spend the free months? And what would YOU do if you had the option?
