Career Tips
What Jobs Let You Off for the Holidays?
When you go about finding a new job, there are many factors to take into consideration. For starters, you will want to consider how much you are going to make as well as the types of benefits provided. For example, you may find that it is perfectly reasonable to take a lower-paying job as long as health insurance is provided rather than taking a position that pays more but doesn't provide benefits.
A lot of people who look for a new job also consider whether or not they will have holidays off. And if so, will they get paid for these holidays. For now, let's take a look at jobs that let you off for the holidays.
Government Jobs
Many government entities are closed on the weekends and holidays. This means if you work for one of them, you will have weekends and holidays off too. There are some exceptions. Take for example a government detention center, such as a local jail. This type of facility doesn't shut down for holidays or weekends. If you have to work, though, you will likely be paid overtime.
Medical Jobs
Medical offices are great places to work because many of them are shut down on weekends and holidays. Take for example a local pediatric's office that is open from eight in the morning until five at night Monday through Friday. This type of office will usually close down on holidays, meaning if you work here, you will get the holiday off too.
In conclusion, having the holidays off is important to you, you will definitely want to ask about holiday work schedules before you commit to an employee contract.
