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I have always felt for self employed people with the no sick leave or the holiday cover .. must be hard to accept that to take a holiday costs a lot more than your contracted worker
Holidays abroad waste of money or essential getaway
- Thread starter Khamelion
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I have always felt for self employed people with the no sick leave or the holiday cover .. must be hard to accept that to take a holiday costs a lot more than your contracted worker
ColchesterFC
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Any recommendations or suggestions on where to go? That sounds like exactly the sort of holiday my kids would love.
Scozzy
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It is what it is,I've travelled all my life and it's no more than simple budgeting for what we find worthwhile.I work for myself by myself so I plan, budget and then we go,my days as an employer are over so no hassles with that😎
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Ah that’s fair enough. Admire you for it. I personally couldn’t do it but do respect people who can 👌
I am in a lucky position though so I can’t complain in the slightest
GB72
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My wife is a contractor. She takes into account that holiday time is unpaid when she works out her day rate for any job. She actually takes home more each year as having to weigh up the fact that a day off is unpaid means that she takes less of those odd days of that she really does not have to and as I am salaried I take the time off for things like getting the boiler serviced etc. Normally try and time a holiday for the end of one of her contracts so as she can really relax as she has no current job to worry about (assuming that she has the next contract already lined up, otherwise that stresses her out)
Swinglowandslow
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Do I understand you have not yet been to the Colosseum? If not , I envy you.
It is awesome and I only managed the outside.!
Of all places I have visited, Rome is the best and where I want to return.
Good as the Colloseum is, try to also visit the Pantheon. Unbelievable, - when you walk thru those doors, the original bronze doors where Emporers' hands have lain, And the dome-what a creation, and made of concrete!. All those years ago.
When I visited I saw a lad stood inside , looking transfixed in awe. He looked just like that keyboard operator from Close Encounters.
That Rome is a city and a half. Enjoy it.
Scozzy
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Yes that's right it will be our first visit to Rome and we are going full bhuna doing full tour of Colusseum and will definitely do the pantheon! My eldest(12) is a complete nut for anything Rome, gladiators etc you name it so we are all v excited! Cheers, will no doubt be one to remember!
Sanny_gutierrez
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Hi, Holidays abroad waste of money because for me as earning just enough salary i prefer to save my money for important matter or for emergency.
All of Rome is stunning but the Coloseum is something else. One word of warning, the friendly gladiators outside are not really very friendly at all. Get them in a photo and they will be after you for some Euro's. Also, don't be afraid to go on a tour, whether to the Coloseum or The Vatican. There is so much history in those places that you will miss chunks if someone does not point things out to you.
You will love it I'm sure, and as a bonus Italian ice cream is the best in the world
Blue in Munich
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For the benefit of your health, when in Rome you will see things on the road that look like zebra crossings. Please be aware that they are for decoration only and that Italian drivers do not have a clue what they mean. If you wish to survive don't trust them.
That aside, as others have said it is a fantastic city, enjoy. Best eating time we were given was to wander the back streets looking for piazzas with restaurants that were not flash looking, used garden furniture & were rammed with Italians, great food at reasonable prices.
Golfmmad
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We went to Rome last year for a 3 day break and stayed in a small Hotel in a place called Marconi, a few miles from the centre. Just bed and breakfast so we eat out in Marconi, found a small Pizza cafe and had just the best Pizza i've ever tasted! It was so good we went back the next evening and I had exactly the same again.
Tashyboy
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Amen brother to all that.
Beezerk
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All of Rome is stunning but the Coloseum is something else. One word of warning, the friendly gladiators outside are not really very friendly at all. Get them in a photo and they will be after you for some Euro's. Also, don't be afraid to go on a tour, whether to the Coloseum or The Vatican. There is so much history in those places that you will miss chunks if someone does not point things out to you.
You will love it I'm sure, and as a bonus Italian ice cream is the best in the world
Weird, the missus and I both thought the Colosseum was really boring, way overrated and sort of meh. The rest of Rome is terrific though
Did you have a guide? Hearing the details of how it was built, worked etc really added to it. Saying that, 'it's just a pile of rocks, innit?' 🤣.Weird, the missus and I both thought the Colosseum was really boring, way overrated and sort of meh. The rest of Rome is terrific though
Blue in Munich
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This. I never realised until I went that they could flood the place and have events on water in there, absolutely fascinating.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/secrets-of-the-colosseum-75827047/
OnTour
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Waste of money unless your planning plenty when your at the destination, beach holidays being 46 are no longer required more activity based or warm weather training eg cycling, golf for some warm BONES action.
Then again Disney is proberly on the agender at some stage in the future for the 6 years old
might be fun. this year I put a stop on the nice holiday cottage costing £140 a night for 4 nights, doesn't fill me, me with value sitting in somebodies front room over paying whilst I do exactly what I do at home.
Then again Disney is proberly on the agender at some stage in the future for the 6 years old
might be fun. this year I put a stop on the nice holiday cottage costing £140 a night for 4 nights, doesn't fill me, me with value sitting in somebodies front room over paying whilst I do exactly what I do at home.Britishshooting
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A lot to see outside of our tiny little island, for me it’s not a waste at all.
Personally for me an all inclusive by the pool would be a complete waste however that’s not my kind of holiday.
I love to travel, experience different cultures, cuisine and traditions. Not to mention there are some beautiful courses around the world that will always provide great memories.
Outside of golf I just love to go on adventures and dates with my better half. The downside is I usually have to go to work the day after.
A holiday is 2 weeks, emails and phone off and only cut off from work work I see. A must for my sanity if nothing else.
Granted we also love Cornwall, take the dogs a couple of times a year and you can have just as good a time down there than anywhere really.
To me though I feel free when I step off the plane hit the wall of warm air and know I have my own time for a few days/weeks.
Personally for me an all inclusive by the pool would be a complete waste however that’s not my kind of holiday.
I love to travel, experience different cultures, cuisine and traditions. Not to mention there are some beautiful courses around the world that will always provide great memories.
Outside of golf I just love to go on adventures and dates with my better half. The downside is I usually have to go to work the day after.
A holiday is 2 weeks, emails and phone off and only cut off from work work I see. A must for my sanity if nothing else.
Granted we also love Cornwall, take the dogs a couple of times a year and you can have just as good a time down there than anywhere really.
To me though I feel free when I step off the plane hit the wall of warm air and know I have my own time for a few days/weeks.
ScienceBoy
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Got three trips in the UK planned for this year, cannot wait!
Holidays make amazing memories for our family, I want to give my children the amazing experiences my parents gave me.
Holidays make amazing memories for our family, I want to give my children the amazing experiences my parents gave me.
arnieboy
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In my case I want to give experiences to my children and grandchildren that my parents were unable to give me, bless them.
Dasit
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Holidays are expensive as you want them to be.
I am going south of Spain next week. £60 return flights, £40 a night for airbnb apartment, we cook at the apartment and get lovely fresh fruit, veg, meat and fish for cheaper than Tesco.
4 days will cost me about £200 per person, can't do that in the UK, have you seen the price of centre parcs recently!
I am going south of Spain next week. £60 return flights, £40 a night for airbnb apartment, we cook at the apartment and get lovely fresh fruit, veg, meat and fish for cheaper than Tesco.
4 days will cost me about £200 per person, can't do that in the UK, have you seen the price of centre parcs recently!
