My Request to the Federal Gov't
My birthday was the only day that always fell during March Break, which meant that I was never in school on the 15th of March. I got used to having the day off. When I was in University, my birthday was just another excuse to cut class, and while on co-op, I never had to work on my birthday. This year was the first time since I started Kindergarten that my birthday fell on a weekday where my presence was required somewhere for school or work obligations, so I took it as a holiday. Personally, I don't think anyone should have to work on their birthday. I'd go so far as to say it's a violation of our basic Human Rights...okay, that's going a little far. Let's just say it sucks.
Here's my plan. Listen up, HRDC... I think that Canadians should get their birthday as a statutory Federal holiday. If it falls on a weekend or previously existing statutory holiday, you get a floater day that you can take at any time. As Canadians, we get shafted on holidays, so I'm just doing my part to help ease the tension of us working stiffs. A petition will be sent around shortly. Please sign it, and enclose a blank check made out to me in recognition of my great idea.