Happy Monday Folks!
It’s Labor Day in the U.S. and that means most of us have today off. My Motivational Monday Moment is for all those who labor. I want to motivate and encourage you this day.
Even if you have to work today, I want you to remember that…
We all have to work. We have to labor to feed ourselves. To clothe ourselves. To house ourselves. We are working to enjoy the fruits of our labor.
The fruits of those labor hopefully pay you a wage that is able to supplement a lifestyle that you can afford. One that allows you to enjoy whatever comforts you have. One that is not keeping you bound in poverty.
We know that the minimum wage is being increased because rising costs can’t allow people to labor and live in this country. It is hard. With gas prices that constantly rise, how can some people live. We need to pay people fairly. People should be treated fairly and have the opportunity to live the American dream. They can’t do that in poverty.
Some will argue and say that these laborers should go to college and get better jobs. I will argue that college may not have been an option for them. Should they suffer in poverty because they make minimum wage? Should we look down on them and treat them as second class citizens?
No.
We all are laborers. I am thankful that I labor. That I am able to provide for my family. That I love what I do. I hope and pray that everyone feels the same. There is power in that.
I want to wish everyone a happy Monday and let you know that you are a part of a tapestry that forms the foundation of this great country! You are invaluable. You matter. Your labor matters. So, whether you are off or not, I want you to know that I wish you a rest filled day.
A Thomas Point of View 
happy labor day
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Happy Labor Day to you too
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Yep, I’m working today. No holidays in healthcare.
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Well have an amazing day
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At work? Not likely. 😏
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Lmao
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Absolutely, no holidays in healthcare! I saw labor day come and go! Nightshift nursing
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I hear ya’. You got my respect. I’m a therapist in a sub-acute rehab center. Some days, I question just wtf I was thinking. 😃
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Lmao
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Ha! The sad thing is, I’m only half joking. 😃
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EXACTLY, me too! I work in a nursing home, I mean a small hospital, lol!
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Haha! Yeah, I try not to use nursing home either. We do have LTC at my facility, but we are primarily short-term rehab. 😃
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This was very motivational as I prepare for my first day back to work tomorrow. Thank you, and you have a wonderful day as well.
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Thank you
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Happy Labor Day to you too! Had to work some today (we’re business owners, no real rest from that). But still enjoying the long weekend 🙂
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Happy Labor Day! I understand but hopefully there was a cookout this weekend.
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There was yesterday 🙂
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Nice quotes, and a good reminder. I am thankful I can labor 🙂
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Yes we can be thankful we labor
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I hope that you and your family enjoyed labor day!
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Lol. We did. How was yours?
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It was fine. There was no grilling out for me. I labored on labor day!
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Aww, I’m sorry sis. I see a BBQ in your future soon.
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