Working extra hours during the holiday rush can help you afford to treat yourself and your family to something special this year.
Do the holidays stress you out? Do you save for months, counting pennies and stretching dollars to afford gifts for your family? Does taking a relaxing trip after the holidays sound appealing, but not feasible? Labor Solutions has some good news for you – there is a way to show your family and friends the generosity you feel in your spirit, or to take that after-holiday vacation that you so desperately need. Two words: holiday overtime.
Why You Should Work More During the Holidays
The end of the year is a busy time for all of us. Take advantage of this annual hustle and bustle by volunteering to work those extra hours. Many employers pay time and a half for any work done beyond 40 hours in a week, and that adds up fast. A $12 per hour wage suddenly becomes $18 an hour after 40 hours, so just five hours of overtime is an extra $90 on your check before taxes. If your boss offers you overtime during the holidays, it can benefit you greatly to accept.
Of course, some jobs will be working extra hours whether they want to or not – medical professionals, law enforcement officers, even hospitality workers. In these cases, Labor Solutions recommends that you check with your human resources department to familiarize yourself with overtime policies and reimbursement plans. In many cases, employees of government agencies and other entities that can’t close on major holidays pay double time!
Labor Solutions Wants You to Have a Happy Holiday Season
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, especially if you have children to shop for. Don’t go into debt at the end of the year – if overtime isn’t available at your job, contact Labor Solutions to learn how to take a temporary assignment to bring in some extra funding for the holidays. After the hard work you’ve put in this year, you deserve to treat yourself!
