When I used to work for the gov't I called in sick and as I was talking to my boss, a sled roared by. My boss asked what the sound was and I said I was standing outside the pharmacy and it was a rice burner car.

Now that I work for a small company, I call in and say I that the conditions are perfect, I am fishing. I never want to go back to a corportate or gov't job.

Your loyalty and value to the company should be rewarded. I hope that you get to use your vacation soon!