Why do offices open on Christmas eve?

[Halo Jones]

You'll have to excuse her. She's getting paid to doss at home. I'm not.

I am not dossing I am considering my exams, Dissertation & what to make you for lunch me dear

[Durbs]

I've got 2 meetings scheduled today but the place is completely and utterly deserted so don't know where all the other attendees are.

No doubt dialing in whilst preparing tomorrows 'Pigs in blankets'.

Suits me, can get more work done in the quiet.

[alreadypacked]

I've got 2 meetings scheduled today but the place is completely and utterly deserted so don't know where all the other attendees are.

No doubt dialing in whilst preparing tomorrows 'Pigs in blankets'.

Suits me, can get more work done in the quiet.

Not me, my IM, email and phone are all buzzing. My off-shore teams are all working.

[jmo21]

Half day here, and full billing already approved!!

[SueEllen]

Because it's a working day - something that 75% (100% of public sector) of the UK ignore.

If it was a holiday then people would be saying "why do offices open on Christmas Eve eve?"

Monday is a day off too; WHY?

Official bank holiday for boxing day.

Get back to work you fraking lazy bastards.

Eat, drink and be merry.

[Pondlife]

Pondlife Inc is fully operational today.

but there's a mutual understanding with the client that we won't contact each other for anything after lunchtime.

[Diver]

Been working from home for weeks. Last day today until 2nd Jan. Paid holiday as I'm now a permie

[Platypus]

Offices open on Christmas Eve so the permies can play solitaire without wearing out the mouse on their home computer

[HairyArsedBloke]

I’ve just remembered. I have no punters today. All of ‘em have taken today off.

Two said they would be around next week, but won’t be doing much.

[Gonzo]

I mean, what is the point??

It is so that the permies don't use up one of their precious days of annual leave.