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Agreed, there are some gigs that just really require support to exist - I know this first-hand from working at a Zoo (very large exotic animal rescue basically). Animals do not take holidays. They need to eat and do animal things in spite of our costumes that day.

On the flip side, having worked Cinema on Christmas Day two years I think, there is no amount of Grace and Patience I can give that is enough to those earning their living. Still have a hat and polo. Why? I had to buy them!