There are the Weekends:
Work overtime, service the car, process the mail, process e-mail, mow the lawn, rake leaves, weed, shovel snow, harvest, errands, shop, transport, scrub, soak, wash, sweep, mop, scrape, vacuum, dust, polish, cook, stock, launder, fold/hang, organize, file, pay, mail, wrap, cook, bake, bathe, groom, adorn, provide security, provide care, spring clean, fall clean, winterize... Go to medical, dental, dry cleaners, license renewal, veterinarian, tag renewal, billing disputes, open enrollment changes, the schools, shop, arrange & manage acquisitions, coordinate, schedule, do holiday planning/acquisitions and prep, update social media, stay current in your field, go to baby showers, birthdays, births, weddings, hospice, funeral, handle legal situations, donate and plan for the future.
Oh yeah, exercise, eat whole foods, get fresh air, recreation, socialize, have a hobby and rest.
The Old PTO:
10-15 days vacation
12 sick days
5 personal holidays
The New PTO:
12 days: Appointment days, sick days, personal days and vacation days.
The Old Day Off:
Adequate staffing. Schedule a day off and come back.
The New Day Off:
Skeleton staffing. Give 3 weeks notice and hope it is approved, not likely in summer. Take a "day off", work from home, come back and do double because it didn't all get done.
