Was anyone else’s 2023 Christmas a headache?
That’s not to say I don’t enjoy the endless gossiping about which cousin has dropped the bundle and which uncle has the bad hip, but at some point you’ve gotta ask … ‘can we just carve the Christmas ham already?’
When we were kids, holidays were exactly that – a holiday.
As we get older, it seems the paid work stops, but a whole new collection of responsibilities. Even better, you’re not earning – you’re spending.
Presents, flights, accommodation (unless mama’s debilitating fold-out mattress is available?) and all the expensive additives that go with it.
No more, I say!
This summer holiday, do something for yourself.
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Let the fam fend for itself, go walkabout, hang out with your mates… you’ve earned it.
Take me for example – I had my fair share of holiday obligations in 2023, so this year I’m heading to Las Vegas for Christmas.
Nothing says ho-ho-ho quite like losing a mortgage to the blackjack dealer in the lobby of a rundown motel.
This edition of The Tradie, we’ve got a few tools and toys to treat yourself with while you enjoy a well-earned break.
Stocking stuffers for the Christmas list, maybe something bigger like a sick new bike?
We’ve got it all.
As the tradie world turns another leaf to 2025, it’s also a good time to look back on what you’ve accomplished during the year.
Tradies should always be able to look back on a job with a sense of pride, whether it’s a multi-million-dollar ressie build or unblocking a neighbour’s kitchen sink.
It’s something all the tradies featured in this edition have in common; taking a moment to look back at their work knowing they’ve created something from nothing.
Take a deep breath, celebrate what you’ve accomplished this year, and don’t linger on regrets.
You’ll need all the energy you can get to tackle an exciting 2025.