These are the five stages of grief everyone working the long weekend experiences...
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1. Denial
"Maybe this year will be different and we’ll get the public holiday too?" Oh, so young and full of hope and naivety.
2. Anger
"If I see one more Facebook post about leaving work for the last time in three days, I'll scream!"
3. Bargaining
"Maybe if I work today, I can ask for these days off instead..."
4. Depression
"I am literally the only person who has to work today..." *ignores everyone else in the office, who also have to work today*
5. Acceptance
"It's just one day, and I like my job… I'll survive."
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