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Jaxx_377
Neo Member
Years ago I would take a day if there was a game I was really looking forward too playing. Get the house too myself and have a full uninterupted day too myself to just go at it, but now all my time off is reserved for the kids. But I could see myself taking a day off again once they are older if something peaks my interest.
existensmaximum
Member
What. Is this a thing that people do? Like, adults?
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Punished Miku
Gold Member
I used to! Now I travel a lot more so I save my pto for trips.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Yeah, people like to spend their vacation doing things they enjoy.
What, should I spend my vacation doing taxes or something?
420bits
Member
If its something I really look forward to, like Elden ring?
Days off for sure. How many? Depends on the game and my situation at work and when its released.
Elden ring is out on a Friday so that means I will just quit early -> spend weekend to play and then 5 ways off + the weekend and that's plenty of time.
If its something less hyped I may just quit early or take a day off.
Most of the time I will play a game when I have the time for it close to launch but not take any time off.
Days off for sure. How many? Depends on the game and my situation at work and when its released.
Elden ring is out on a Friday so that means I will just quit early -> spend weekend to play and then 5 ways off + the weekend and that's plenty of time.
If its something less hyped I may just quit early or take a day off.
Most of the time I will play a game when I have the time for it close to launch but not take any time off.
STARSBarry
Gold Member
Very rarely as I get 2 months leave a year, essentially I use maybe 2 weeks for this max a year, depending on the title really.
This year so far for example I have not got anything planned and of course I will prioritise work over my hobby, I can always just play it on the weekend.
The last time I did was for Monster Hunter Rise's launch on switch, which was a shame because Capcom forgot to release the ending to the actual game at launch, it took me 2 days to get there and that was that.
This year so far for example I have not got anything planned and of course I will prioritise work over my hobby, I can always just play it on the weekend.
The last time I did was for Monster Hunter Rise's launch on switch, which was a shame because Capcom forgot to release the ending to the actual game at launch, it took me 2 days to get there and that was that.
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ClanOfNone
Member
I don't really take regular vacations as a bartender, time off is money lost. That being said, I have occasionally taken a day or two off around a release that I'm personally hyped for. Last time was Bloodborne. Would've taken a day or three for Elden Ring, but I'm starting a new job the week of release so that ain't gonna happen this time around.
FingerBang
Member
I don't remember ever doing it, but maybe I did it once years ago. Now I work from home and taking days off makes no sense, since we all know software engineers spend something like 1 hour working and the rest of the day masturbating and playing videogames.
Methos#1975
Member
I took 2 days of PTO so I have a 4 day weekend to play Elden Ring at launch. What else I'm I going to do with all my PTO days really?
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Vacation days are to valuable to relax and spend doing what makes you happy?
I understand family and stuff. But you should never put your wants and needs below work. It doesn’t seem healthy.
Also, the worst thing ever is working home renovation or chores on a vacation. Many people take days off to paint the walls etc
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Yes?
You know being adult does not have to be a boring family man like your parents were?
I am 32
MikeM
Member
Spouse. Kids. Career. Mortgage.
One thing I have learned is always make time for yourself. It does wonders for your mental health.
Ass of Can Whooping
Member
Of course
Only losers use it to spend time with family
Only losers use it to spend time with family
Damien Crowley
Member
Did this for very few titles in the past, then single life ended. May do this in the future, because single life returned. XD
Chickenwing10
Member
I use vacation for console launches. I've taken off the next day for 2 games in my life. Halo 2 and Borderlands 2.
Punished Miku
Gold Member
I'd be worried about doing this if it was physical copies honestly. Had so many games delayed over the last 2 years on shipping.
KungFucius
King Snowflake
No, but I tend to only play on days I have off.
Shifty1897
Member
I took a day off for Witcher 3, and for a few other big games here and there. Never more than one day a year, but it's a very special day when I do it.
I'm only off about 30 days a year including PTO and holidays, so dedicating one day just to sleep in and play games seems reasonable.
I'm only off about 30 days a year including PTO and holidays, so dedicating one day just to sleep in and play games seems reasonable.
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rofif
Can’t Git Gud
no paid leave?
kingfey
Banned
nope. we dont have that luxury sadly.
Swift_Star
Banned
That’s an American thing I guess. I can’t do this here.
Mister Wolf
Member
Sometimes I call off from work for its release. That's a far as it goes for me.
DevilMayFlyForAWhiteGuy
Member
Not usually but my vacation this past year happened to line up with the release of Metroid Dread so I played that a lot.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
so your wife hates you to relax and have fun ?
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ToTTenTranz
Banned
I use my vacation days to visit foreign countries, go to the beach and be with my family.
I've never scheduled nor dedicated vacation days to play videogames. The closest thing I ever did was to spend most of a 1-month medical leave playing Skyrim but that was 10 years ago, before I was married and had children..
I've never scheduled nor dedicated vacation days to play videogames. The closest thing I ever did was to spend most of a 1-month medical leave playing Skyrim but that was 10 years ago, before I was married and had children..
AJUMP23
Gold Member
During work hours.....so your wife hates you to relax and have fun ?
Trogdor1123
Gold Member
I do once in a while but very rarely. I have so many holidays backed up it is almost a requirement for me to keep them in line.
MastaKiiLA
Member
Fuck no!
Pussy? Yes. I'll take hours off of work each year, to smash. Video games? Fuck no. Games don't pay me, and there is no game known to man that rewards you like some poon. Unless you have disposable income, or have a spouse that will allow you to exchange quality holiday time for video game time, then this is just plain stupid. Video games are a hobby, something you fit in on the side. It shouldn't trump social or money-earning activities.
Pussy? Yes. I'll take hours off of work each year, to smash. Video games? Fuck no. Games don't pay me, and there is no game known to man that rewards you like some poon. Unless you have disposable income, or have a spouse that will allow you to exchange quality holiday time for video game time, then this is just plain stupid. Video games are a hobby, something you fit in on the side. It shouldn't trump social or money-earning activities.
Sleepwalker
Member
I'm my own boss so yeah I guess I do.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Lol that’s not so untrue. Pc makes me watch twitch, alt tab and waste more time
GametimeUK
Member
I don't take vacations from work specifically to game, but I will game a lot when I take my vacations. I just go with the flow.
Catphish
Member
I used to. Madden Day was a guaranteed vacation day for years. For a few others, too, here and there. But then Madden became perennial dogshit, and day one now for most games generally involves patches and endless option tweaking and server issues and other assorted bullshit, so, now, no. I don't take time off for new game releases any more. Haven't for a few years now.
Heimdall_Xtreme
Jim Ryan Fanclub's #1 Member
Few times... I think when I was a student...
Now... Thanks to heaven and my job, I can enjoy travel to many cities.
Now... Thanks to heaven and my job, I can enjoy travel to many cities.
Havoc2049
Member
Some of us have paid Annual Leave and paid Sick Leave. Get paid to stay home, play video games, smash or whatever your heart desires.. Lol
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Hal.
Member
Oh you’re going to the gimp convention as well?
CeeJay
Member
I used to before having commitments, not a chance of that happening now. These days I can't just take a day off without it having some kind of purpose either to decorate, go to some shitty appointment I would rather not go to or a family holiday or event away somewhere. Even if i sneak a day off in my calendar I just get given jobs to do around the house so it's not worth it. There is the very rare occasion when the wife goes to her mums for a day or two and I get out of going but don't usually get enough notice to get some time off work booked in.
Halo is Back
Member
I will take off work for a real vacation, not playing some stupid video games. I can do that shit on the weekends.