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Labor Day, a Holiday named after Labor, yet designed to Avoid labor dayactually doing any Labor

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Real Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt

Labor Day, a Holiday named after Labor, yet designed to Avoid labor dayactually doing any Labor.

I do enjoy this little holiday even though I seldom participate in the national goal of avoiding all work on this day.

I like that it is the transition from the hot summer days to the start of our fall season.

A time when people are thinking about getting back to school.

A time when people are thinking about their hunting land, and of course hiring a Forester.

A time for preparing for the cold winter that will be here soon with lots of snow and frozen ground, ideal for fully enjoying all of the best of the NorthWoods.

I have always thought that it was kind of funny that we spend so much time celebrating a holiday designed for laborers when most of us do not really do that much labor, we are now a white collar country that farms it’s labor type jobs out to other countries.UWSP old main

We do have some labor left in our country, the service workers, like the folks who are working this weekend to make sure that those who are taking the weekend off from their white collar jobs have a comfortable vacation.

My advice, turn on your phones, celebrate Labor Day by doing some work, and sell a few homes while your competition snoozes on the beach!

Comments(9)

Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Great advice!  I wish you a happy Labor Day too - I am off to show houses this morning 

Sep 02, 2024 06:01 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Interesting perspective, Bob... then again, it might also depend on one's definition of labor. I still work a good 50-60 hours a week servicing my clients and I consider it both labor and a labor of love.

Sep 02, 2024 06:59 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Bob, for sharing some of your thoughts on Labor Day.

Enjoy the holiday and have an outstanding week.

Sep 02, 2024 07:23 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bob - holidays can offer plenty of time to reflect on an abundance of topics.  And your post offers no shortage of places one can travel with those thoughts.  However, you plan to spend this Monday, I hope it brings lots of meaning for you.  

Sep 02, 2024 07:58 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, I have my phone on but doubt I will have anyone calling to buy a house today.  Maybe be tomorrow.

 

Sep 02, 2024 09:31 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob,

Happy Labor Day to you! Good to hear your take on the holiday....I for one am going to enjoy the day and little to know work for me today!

Sep 02, 2024 10:07 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Bob Crane Happy Labor, I hope your are taking some well deserved time to relax a little.

Sep 02, 2024 12:20 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you for sharing your insightful reflections on Labor Day, Bob! I appreciate your unique take on the holiday and the reminder to embrace both work and transition during this season.

Sep 02, 2024 01:35 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Bob Crane great post for Labor Day. Wishing you a wonderful a Happy Labor Day too.

Sep 02, 2024 03:03 PM