gmcb007 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 The only thing sad is people who consider you a loser for skipping work/school. I feel sorry for those close-minded people who wouldn't miss work for a video game, but would miss work to attend an NHL game of their favorite team live. Some people are just stuck on their high horse, and thus look down on everyone else's hobbies/passions as if they're pathetic. Amen! It's annoying in this day and age gaming is still seen as a social taboo. I love how people can tell you to get a life because you play a lot of games yet they spend most of their free times standing in a club week after week taking pictures of them doing nothing so they can put them on Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmpletree Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 if my parents let me i would certainly take a day off from school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalgaryJay Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 The only thing sad is people who consider you a loser for skipping work/school. I feel sorry for those close-minded people who wouldn't miss work for a video game, but would miss work to attend an NHL game of their favorite team live. Some people are just stuck on their high horse, and thus look down on everyone else's hobbies/passions as if they're pathetic. Like it or not, gaming is a very prominent hobby in today's society (only getting bigger) and it is no longer socially unacceptable to be a hardcore gamer. I see gaming as art - they are amazing experiences that provide countless amounts of fun and really provide insight into the minds of others (the developers). I'm very happy to be a hardcore gamer. That's because most people - even full grown adults, sadly - are extremely closed-minded, and incapable of understanding a point of view different from their own. I've got a buddy who thinks video games are a huge waste of time, and the dude watches practically every drama series on TV. What's the difference?? It's the same people who say people who smoke weed are losers, and then turn around and drink 24 beers over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdray Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 As a truck driver, I don't have the blessing of being home everyday, so I'll definitely be using a vacation day. No way in hell am I waiting 'til the following weekend to play. I earned my vacation time, I'm going to use it. Getting paid to sit at home and play GTA V? Can't go wrong there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 The only thing sad is people who consider you a loser for skipping work/school. I feel sorry for those close-minded people who wouldn't miss work for a video game, but would miss work to attend an NHL game of their favorite team live. Some people are just stuck on their high horse, and thus look down on everyone else's hobbies/passions as if they're pathetic. Amen! It's annoying in this day and age gaming is still seen as a social taboo. I love how people can tell you to get a life because you play a lot of games yet they spend most of their free times standing in a club week after week taking pictures of them doing nothing so they can put them on Facebook. Haha exactly Anything can be dumbed-down to the point of making it look stupid. Like you said, gaming and clubbing. Maybe I'm spending my life looking at a screen, while other people are spending their lives moving around sweaty people and contracting AIDS occasionally @CalgaryJay: Yep, the world seems to be filled with hypocrisy in that aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creed200569 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 That's y we have sick days at work,so we can stay home,get paid n play GTA 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dope_0110 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I don't know. Seems a bit too much for me. I mean, taking days off for something that is a rare occasion or even once in a lifetime event like your favorite band coming to town or something seems more logical. But doing that for a game that will be there waiting to be played whenever you want to is a bit different. I wouldn't scold people who do it, it's their choice, but I'd never do it as I have enough patience to play when I have no obligations like work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakinThyBacon Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Yeah I do not think I could take days off to play a video game, it just does not make sense to me. Work should always be a priority above video games. I use GTA as a reward for myself, I go and work a 10 hour day then my reward is getting to play the game. Also seeing how GTA's have been coming out ever 5 years I see no need to rush myself through the game, I generally limit myself to one mission per night to extend the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner71 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Well, if I was in school probably I would wait to the afternoon to play instead of skipping the class. In my high school, at least, there's a limited amount of class you can skip, if you exceed it you fail the subject. Therefore, is better to try to not skip too many classes at the beginning to the year to have more "free" classes at the half or final of it. Anyway, thinking it better, being it GTA V I would skip some classes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paper Mario Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I'm taking the week off in which GTA V releases. Maybe 2. I want to enjoy and don't want to be bored at school and internship. I wouldn't be able to pay attention anyways. GTA V would be in my mind at all times haha! People saying it is sooo wrong to skip a few days are really.. Stupid imo.. As if missing a couple of days will ruin your whole life. Get your sh*t together if you think like that. Ever heard of working ahead of yourself? Finish extra work and then you can actually take 2 weeks off. if you have a week or two off, you'll get it finished real quick. Nah man, I'm taking it easy. I'll mostly free-roam and do random stuff. Even when I finish the story there will be lots of things to do in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alxste Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Nope... I don't really have the desire to either. I will have just started college. I will spend the day being happy knowing that I have the V at my dispense as soon as I get home. And with my buddies well spend the day and bus journey home, reviewing the information we have, speculating, sharing stories of what we will do first. Then get home caress the cover and gently gently remove the film. Big sniff. Insert. I think having a limit on how much you can play is good because you don't discover everything in a day and it just continues to surprise to no end. A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsty Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 People work for their holidays so you can take them whenever you want, so I saved some days and booked that week off. If I didn't have any left, I wouldn't pull a sicky just for a game, as that is essentially cheating my employer. I guess if you're in school it's a different matter, good luck convincing your parents though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonythomas180 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 My son is due on the 16th of september. so if he comes on time ill get 2 weeks paternity leave from work ( full pay ) to play gta v ( and look after my son of course ) its all in the timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druffmaul Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I hardly ever take any time off from work, I have about a solid month's worth of vacation time coming to me. I'll be taking a four day weekend on Sept. 20-23 so I can have plenty of quality time with GTA V. (And telling my wife not to expect me to lift my ass from the couch except when (if) I go to bed.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution-XW Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Sad..? Are you serious? Some people need to learn how to enjoy life doing what they like the most. I'm definitely taking one or two days off for the best game yet to come out, which happens every 4-5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travís. Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Nope... I don't really have the desire to either. I will have just started college. I will spend the day being happy knowing that I have the V at my dispense as soon as I get home. And with my buddies well spend the day and bus journey home, reviewing the information we have, speculating, sharing stories of what we will do first. Then get home caress the cover and gently gently remove the film. Big sniff. Insert. I think having a limit on how much you can play is good because you don't discover everything in a day and it just continues to surprise to no end. A. sounds great, apart from the whole sniffing part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travís. Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Nope... I don't really have the desire to either. I will have just started college. I will spend the day being happy knowing that I have the V at my dispense as soon as I get home. And with my buddies well spend the day and bus journey home, reviewing the information we have, speculating, sharing stories of what we will do first. Then get home caress the cover and gently gently remove the film. Big sniff. Insert. I think having a limit on how much you can play is good because you don't discover everything in a day and it just continues to surprise to no end. A. sounds great, apart from the whole sniffing part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtfandango Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Why not play the game after work? Seems pointless missing a days pay just to play a video game. It's either a blessing or a curse that I'm not in that situation so don't have to make that choice. I'm taking a week of paid vacation. So I'm getting pays to play gta v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenBlade Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 As much as I am excited about GTA V, I will not be skipping any days of school. Education comes first. Since I want to have my first time playing GTA V as memorable as possible, I'll wait until the first weekend after September 17th to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoxiousWR Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 No day off for me (unless my boss chooses). I have Sunday off and then any day of the week depending on what days he chooses for me/other people so I may get lucky. It'll be at home waiting for me but i'll be thinking about it all day until 5:45 when I can finally play it If you wanna take days off that's cool, I don't see it as 'sad' just something you want to do so do it. Personally I'd rather earn money but yeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA fan from the United Kingdom Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Day off work: Yes, because you are getting paid to go to work, not sit at home and play GTA. Day off school: No, because school is a waste of time and 90% of what you learn in school you're never going to use when you leave, unless you want to be a doctor, lawyer, scientist, teacher or accountant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_E_N_1992 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 No day off for me (unless my boss chooses). I have Sunday off and then any day of the week depending on what days he chooses for me/other people so I may get lucky. It'll be at home waiting for me but i'll be thinking about it all day until 5:45 when I can finally play it If you wanna take days off that's cool, I don't see it as 'sad' just something you want to do so do it. Personally I'd rather earn money but yeh I guess when you say 'I don't see it as 'sad' just something you want to do so do it. Personally I'd rather earn money but yeh ', you mean people that get paid by the hour, then yeah I see your point But for people that have a salary & have a set amount of paid holiday to take each year (20 days etc), then I don't see why not taking a few days off as holiday is a problem, as you are still getting paid when you are 'on holiday' I will be taking Monday - Friday off as 'holiday' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotseoem Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Nah. Work and school can be stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJonesConspiracy Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 days off school no, days off work yeah. you are losing a day/weeks pay for a f*cking video game. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennonNL Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 If I was at school and GTAV came out, I would wait until the weekend... education is more important that a video game, unless you want to be a bog cleaner.. Oh yeah, cause the kid taking ONE day off school means he's gunna be a bog cleaner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvo Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Is it sad I'm taking 3 days off of work? *edit* I will not be losing out on any money because they are Paid Time Off days.. Getting paid to play GTAV.. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartosz.t Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Im going to take 7 days off from work and i dont give a f*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Luke Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Tuesday isn't a college day for me but If I was at school, I'd take it off. I'd take days off with mates just because school was boring, at least I'd have a reason that day...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoxiousWR Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 No day off for me (unless my boss chooses). I have Sunday off and then any day of the week depending on what days he chooses for me/other people so I may get lucky. It'll be at home waiting for me but i'll be thinking about it all day until 5:45 when I can finally play it If you wanna take days off that's cool, I don't see it as 'sad' just something you want to do so do it. Personally I'd rather earn money but yeh I guess when you say 'I don't see it as 'sad' just something you want to do so do it. Personally I'd rather earn money but yeh ', you mean people that get paid by the hour, then yeah I see your point But for people that have a salary & have a set amount of paid holiday to take each year (20 days etc), then I don't see why not taking a few days off as holiday is a problem, as you are still getting paid when you are 'on holiday' I will be taking Monday - Friday off as 'holiday' What i'm saying is personally i'd rather carry on my day as normal in work and use my 25 days holiday for actual holidays or days away with friends. But like I said, if people want to do it then there's no problem with that nor is it 'sad' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death2Drugs Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Uh... no. Seriously, sometimes you need to relax your brain, your mind. It's really not that bad, not in my experience at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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