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Who took off work on 4/24?

BellaMaggs

BellaMaggs

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I've seen some mention of folks that took 4/24 off in other threads. I did too, so I thought it might be fun to have a thread of our own to post to on Friday as to whether it was a good or bad decision. Lol

Going into the launch I scheduled 4/10 off because for one I figured I would be too excited to sleep until launch time, and because I was hopeful that I could schedule a try on appointment that same day, which I did. After my order of course. :cool:

Then I scheduled the 24th off so I could suffer in silence while pacing the floor for the delivery truck. Lol Yes, we all know now we have a "shipping window" that I didn't expect going into this launch, but oh well a day off is a day off. Plus I'm sure these forums will be all abuzz that day. That's also what prompted me to go ahead and sign up, I've probably been lurking here for 15 years or more. :D
 
I did as well! I have a lot of vacation time so I figured I would, especially since I will be useless because I'll want to play with it all day once I receive it. The shipping window is a bit disappointing, but it sounds promising that we will get it the day of the 24th. No big deal if I don't because I have enough time to take off anyways.

Just don't want a 1k device sitting on my doorstep for longer than it needs to be anyways.
 
I was going to work from home but knew I wouldn't do much work if it did arrived so I've booked it off. If it doesn't arrive I have some other stuff I need the day off for so that's ok too.
 
You've wasted a day off (unless you like sitting on your bum all day on the sofa). The majority won't get it on the 24th.

Look at your delivery estimates.
 
I had the 10th off and now I'm taking the 24th. I'm not actually using any of my time through. i traded with co workers who had those dates of. I have to now work the following Saturday but it's worth it to have the day off and still have my paid day off whenever I need it.
 
BellaMaggs said:
I've seen some mention of folks that took 4/24 off in other threads. I did too, so I thought it might be fun to have a thread of our own to post to on Friday as to whether it was a good or bad decision. Lol

Going into the launch I scheduled 4/10 off because for one I figured I would be too excited to sleep until launch time, and because I was hopeful that I could schedule a try on appointment that same day, which I did. After my order of course. :cool:

Then I scheduled the 24th off so I could suffer in silence while pacing the floor for the delivery truck. Lol Yes, we all know now we have a "shipping window" that I didn't expect going into this launch, but oh well a day off is a day off. Plus I'm sure these forums will be all abuzz that day. That's also what prompted me to go ahead and sign up, I've probably been lurking here for 15 years or more. :D
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Yeah... and it's not my first day off for the Apple Watch either lol

I am also dogsitting that weekend also so made sense.
 
I got mine delivered to the office. Taking a day off work pretty much guarantees the UPS guy won't show up till about 7:59pm. Business delivery comes in much earlier in my zip code.

Plus I am fairly skeptical of a Friday delivery until I see the tracking number and see it actually enter North America.
 
gwynne said:
I got mine delivered to the office. Taking a day off work pretty much guarantees the UPS guy won't show up till about 7:59pm. Business delivery comes in much earlier in my zip code.

Plus I am fairly skeptical of a Friday delivery until I see the tracking number and see it actually enter North America.
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I thought about doing this, but have heard bad stories with work delivers on launch day. Some people are stuck at work until 7-8pm waiting on the package.
 
SMIDG3T said:
You've wasted a day off (unless you like sitting on your bum all day on the sofa). The majority won't get it on the 24th.

Look at your delivery estimates.
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I get five weeks of vacation each year, so I opted for a long weekend just because I can. Also, though the delivery times are only estimates, Apple's previous launches show that they will likely bump up to day of launch (24th) for many that have been given those estimates. I ordered at 3:02, so I feel pretty sure about the time. If not, no big deal. I get to enjoy the day (not on the sofa).
 
Arranged to work from home on Friday 24th.

Not sure how much work will get done after (if) my watch arrives :D
 
Phima256 said:
I get five weeks of vacation each year, so I opted for a long weekend just because I can. Also, though the delivery times are only estimates, Apple's previous launches show that they will likely bump up to day of launch (24th) for many that have been given those estimates. I ordered at 3:02, so I feel pretty sure about the time. If not, no big deal. I get to enjoy the day (not on the sofa).
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Yeah. Fair enough. I'm just grumpy as I got the second set of delivery dates!!!
 
I work from home 100% anyway, so I don't really have to take the day off at all but I'll probably take it off anyway once I get a definite date and shipping carrier. FedEx is here by 10:00 am and I'll feel guilty if I'm playing with my watch when I should be working. If it's coming UPS I won't bother since they don't come until the late afternoon or early evening.
 
Luckily I already had the day off. If I didn't I wouldn't have had it sent to work just for the fact, If we are out they might just leave it sit outside.
 
I booked the 24th of work as soon as the release date was announced, i was hoping to pre-order to pick up from store, or queue for in store stock.
 
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