It is almost that time of year. Whether you call it Christmas, the festive season, the silly season or something entirely different, it happens each year and people spend up big. They buy lots of things they can’t afford for people they may not even like.
Retailers make a large portion of their yearly income in December alone. It’s quite disgusting. Anyway, most businesses close down so that staff can have some time off and so employers don’t have to pay huge penalty rates so they can work.
As for people like us who are self-employed, we don’t get a break unless we choose to. I am not getting any big Christmas bonuses or parties and I am sure many others are in the same boat. It doesn’t faze me at all though. I will still do my work and rest in between jobs.
So, I do wish those of you who celebrate it, a very Merry Christmas and to everyone, a safe and prosperous 2012.
