My employer says I can't hunt this year!

[oldenred]

I went to work last night, I work 12 hour shifts from 6-6 and when I got there I was informed that I will be working 6 day weeks for at least the next three months. Talk about a kick in the teeth! Tell me opening weekend and football just started too. Shoot me now! I guess I can look on the bright side, at least I have a job and now I will be upgrading the bow I was about to buy to a HeliM! Some times I wish I was single so I could hunt that day off but I know mama and the two babies ain't gonna allow it.


If anyone in the Pooler area gets some fresh deer steaks they wouldn't mind passin along I would appreciate it!

[Ihunt]

I work a lot to but yes we should be thankful for our jobs. At least that is what I keep telling myself. Opening morning and I am on my way to work right now.

[nniemczyk]

When I tag one this year I'll PM ya and get you some deer steaks. BTW I'm over in statesboro.

[nx95240]

i feel your pain. 7 days a week for me until nov or so..

[BPowell92]

I'd quit.

[mwilliams80]

Thank the good Lord for vacation time.

[BowChilling]

If I'm knocking down 72 hours a week mama's going to have to understand I'm hunting on my off day!

[BANDT]

I'd find a new job. thats what I did several years ago. use to work 6 days a week. did that for years. finally got sick of it. now I work m-f.

[Buck killers Wife]

Originally Posted by BowChilling

If I'm knocking down 72 hours a week mama's going to have to understand I'm hunting on my off day!

Daddy better understand also.

[BowChilling]

Originally Posted by Buck killers Wife

Daddy better understand also.

And he would! If my wife worked 6-12's I'd let her hunt with me on Sunday!

[Buck killers Wife]

Originally Posted by BowChilling

And he would! If my wife worked 6-12's I'd let her hunt with me on Sunday!

6-12s is bring home the BACON!

[savage11006]

Originally Posted by BANDT

I'd find a new job. thats what I did several years ago. use to work 6 days a week. did that for years. finally got sick of it. now I work m-f.

That's alot easier said then done now a days.

[cr4zygui]

Lol I work 6 days but still manage to get out into the woods

[USMC0321]

I'm glad I own my own business!

[F.A.R.R.]

Originally Posted by oldenred

I went to work last night, I work 12 hour shifts from 6-6 and when I got there I was informed that I will be working 6 day weeks for at least the next three months. Talk about a kick in the teeth! Tell me opening weekend and football just started too. Shoot me now! I guess I can look on the bright side, at least I have a job and now I will be upgrading the bow I was about to buy to a HeliM! Some times I wish I was single so I could hunt that day off but I know mama and the two babies ain't gonna allow it.


If anyone in the Pooler area gets some fresh deer steaks they wouldn't mind passin along I would appreciate it!

Thats a tuff break. I had a couple of years there were I worked a schedule similar to that-I didn't get much hunting in.

I also had a season where I had been recently laid off from a very good job-I was able to hunt a good bit that year but the stress of being unemployed with little ones was lot.

Given a choice I'd take having the job and being able to provide for my family over ample hunting time.

Hopefully next season finds you in a better position-to where you can enjoy both

[XIronheadX]

Yep I'd think of quitting. And second of all, you'll be working 7 days a week if Mama reads that statement about being single.

[buckbacks]

We need more club members just like you....

[kevincox]

Originally Posted by F.A.R.R.

Thats a tuff break. I had a couple of years there were I worked a schedule similar to that-I didn't get much hunting in.

I also had a season where I had been recently laid off from a very good job-I was able to hunt a good bit that year but the stress of being unemployed with little ones was lot.

Given a choice I'd take having the job and being able to provide for my family over ample hunting time.

Hopefully next season finds you in a better position-to where you can enjoy both

This. I've missed opening weekends, opening weeks and I'm having to change my vacation this year because of a required meeting. I'm missing the best days of the rut. But if it's a good job and you have a family to support its worth it

[1990chevy]

Originally Posted by oldenred

I went to work last night, I work 12 hour shifts from 6-6 and when I got there I was informed that I will be working 6 day weeks for at least the next three months. Talk about a kick in the teeth! Tell me opening weekend and football just started too. Shoot me now! I guess I can look on the bright side, at least I have a job and now I will be upgrading the bow I was about to buy to a HeliM! Some times I wish I was single so I could hunt that day off but I know mama and the two babies ain't gonna allow it.


If anyone in the Pooler area gets some fresh deer steaks they wouldn't mind passin along I would appreciate it!

I live in bloomngdale. If and when i knock one down ill send you a pm

[BrotherBadger]

Originally Posted by oldenred

I went to work last night, I work 12 hour shifts from 6-6 and when I got there I was informed that I will be working 6 day weeks for at least the next three months. Talk about a kick in the teeth! Tell me opening weekend and football just started too. Shoot me now! I guess I can look on the bright side, at least I have a job and now I will be upgrading the bow I was about to buy to a HeliM! Some times I wish I was single so I could hunt that day off but I know mama and the two babies ain't gonna allow it.


If anyone in the Pooler area gets some fresh deer steaks they wouldn't mind passin along I would appreciate it!

Unfortunately tough times like these require sacrifices be made. I assume the extra day = extra money right? That's good! Hopefully once it's over your lady will understand and let you go out hunting all weekend, every weekend for the rest of the year.

[Workin2Hunt]

Originally Posted by BP1992

I'd quit.

[BlackBore]

Take this job and shove it! I ain't working here no more! That's what I would say.

[Mark K]

Wonder how our Military men/women do it??

[Grey Man]

Quit??? Y'all don't know what job the poster has, what his family situation is, or anything.

Jeez.

[biggabuck]

how close is pooler to buford? if it close i will bring you a whole deer. dont mind at all i feel your pain. football for 12 years and a goverment job where i have to pull call. has made me miss alot of hunting.

[oldenred]

Originally Posted by Grey Man

Quit??? Y'all don't know what job the poster has, what his family situation is, or anything.

Jeez.

Quiting is easier said than done now a days. It's a good paying job and wouldn't be easily replaced, not in this area anyways. Not like I can't use the money and don't mind working hard. Just wish it hadn't been during deer season. Spent a decade in the military, multiple tours to Iraq so I am use to long days that never end. If I was a younger man with less responsibilities I would probably be in the woods come day light but neither is the case. Besides, I will be able to get me some new toys and have some monster paychecks. With any luck I will still get a month or two to hunt but I for now buck fever still runs rampant in this house!

[kcausey]

I've worked 9 out of the last 47 days...I still get my share of railroad engineer peanuts every two weeks regardless. Guaranteed pay is where it's at. We're hiring....pooler's a good location.

[hansel]

I feel your pain, I'm very thankfull that I have a steady and stable job, but mine schedule is a nightmare. It takes away alot of my time from the family which really bothers me, and with both kids in marching band and high school football games, right now hunting is taking a side seat, I will get out some this season but it's not going to be much.

[oldenred]

Originally Posted by biggabuck

how close is pooler to buford? if it close i will bring you a whole deer. dont mind at all i feel your pain. football for 12 years and a goverment job where i have to pull call. has made me miss alot of hunting.

Thanks for the offer but I am near Savannah.

[BIGABOW]

Originally Posted by F.A.R.R.

Thats a tuff break. I had a couple of years there were I worked a schedule similar to that-I didn't get much hunting in.

I also had a season where I had been recently laid off from a very good job-I was able to hunt a good bit that year but the stress of being unemployed with little ones was lot.

Given a choice I'd take having the job and being able to provide for my family over ample hunting time.

Hopefully next season finds you in a better position-to where you can enjoy both

Originally Posted by kevincox

This. I've missed opening weekends, opening weeks and I'm having to change my vacation this year because of a required meeting. I'm missing the best days of the rut. But if it's a good job and you have a family to support its worth it

Originally Posted by Mark K

Wonder how our Military men/women do it??

gREAT COMMENTS GUYS!!!

I just got back to work yesterday. we pull 84hrs a week(7, 12's) but then we get up to 21 days R&R-thank goodness. I have a week at home this Nov, I missed all last season, on a good note I hung trail cams before heading back to work Friday.
Good Luck this year fellas.

[hogman1]

I feel your pain....My employer sent me to Germany for the next 4 years. Least you can get out there every so often.

[NoDakinGA]

Military folks sent overseas just lump it for the most part, many plan their leave dates for hunting season for special time with the family. I actually had a young man who planned his leave dates solely around a father-son hunt in Nebraska (Pheasant), which he had great pictures and stories from.

Here in the USA, Soldiers get some pretty decent hunting perks - access to Military reservations for huting and fishing, reduced license fees, Space-A air ($10 travel anywhere big blue flies), and some states waive out of state requirements for Active Duty service members.

But to the question...Yup, I have missed 6 hunting seasons over my 23+ years (still counting) due to Military assignments/mobilizations/exercises. Doubt my experience, although fairly long, is by no means a record.

[buckfiddy]

Originally Posted by buckbacks

We need more club members just like you....

[Deerhead]

You are not the only one. My season was cut short last during the rut. I got called out of the tree for a conference call Nov 3rd as I was climbing down when a nice 10pt walked by. I could not shoot. I had to let him go so I could make the conference. I did not want to loose my job. So my best friend shot him two days later. I was happy for him but disappointed not being able to hunt anymore last year. Hope you can get some hunting in this year.