I guess it is the fortunate thing about working in the university. The pay isn't that great but I got off last Friday and will not return until January 3. That, combined with MLK, Presidents Day, three days of Spring break, Good Friday, half-day Friday from May until Mid-August, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, three days of Fall Break in October and four days for Thanksgiving make up for the lack in pay. I was very fortunate to be allowed to take my first graduate degree free of charge and started in July. I have rushed things but will finish in late April this year (but won't technically graduate until May).