I have had to decide last Friday but I could have extended the decision until today really. Payroll closes early, but I decided this year I’m going to the day job the day before Thanksgiving. I’m unsure what’s going on with my family as my mom has to work Thanksgiving day. Usually we all gather at my mom’s house, so this year I feel a bit like an orphan though I’m sure we’ll gather at mom’s after 5 PM Thanksgiving Day. This means all day long Thursday I’m not at my parents. So my husband and I will probably hit the beach in the morning and take our day off then. So Wednesday I have no reason why I should take the day off. Perhaps once we have children one day then this will be different, but for now, I’ll go to work and take a different teacher planning day off. I hope everyone has great plans this year that don’t include work! Later in the year there will be stuff to do, I’m sure.
And I’m super excited about signing at the Miami Book Fair this weekend. If you’re in Miami at 10 stop off at the Murder on the Beach/Mystery Writers book signing. I’ll be with them that day.
Also if you have a second please go vote for my book in kindle scout. It’s been harder and a daily quest to stay hot this time. (Last time it was significantly easier, but there are more authors now doing kindle scout.) So if you have a moment, please go to https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/19MWTS7CDJODQ
Thank you all and keep reimagine life.
Victoria
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you decide whether to take the day before Thanksgiving off work?
The decision often comes down to family plans. If your family celebration is shifted — for example, because a parent works Thanksgiving Day and the gathering doesn’t start until evening — there may be little reason to take the day before off. Without specific obligations, working the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and saving a personal day for a more useful date can be the practical choice.
What should you do on Thanksgiving Day if your family isn’t gathering until the evening?
If family plans don’t start until after 5 PM on Thanksgiving Day, you have most of the day free. One option is to treat the daytime like a leisure day off — for example, spending the morning at the beach with a spouse or partner — and then joining family once they’re available in the evening.
Is it better to take the day before Thanksgiving off or save the day off for another time?
If your Thanksgiving celebration is delayed or your family situation changes, saving the day off for a teacher planning day or another scheduled break later in the year may offer more value. Taking the day before Thanksgiving off is most worthwhile when it directly enables travel, preparation, or early family gatherings — otherwise, the day off may go unused productively.
