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For some, earning a few extra bucks over a paycation will result in greater peace of mind than a stay in the mountains, at the beach, or just hanging around the house catching up on chores.
Buzzword: Paycation 2009
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So if you're planning a paycation, working at a summer camp, slinging drinks at a hotel bar, or manning a department-store register likely are the kinds of jobs available.
Buzzword: Paycation 2009
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Seems like the paycation will have officially replaced the staycation during this time of spartaneity.
Forget the staycation. Many Americans will apparently take a paycation this year 2009
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If the down economy is forcing you into a Fourth of July staycation or paycation, use your at-home time to master the art of grilling.
Fourth of July Grilling: Find a great deal, then become a master griller 2009
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Buzzwords — ruralpolitan, precycle, and paycation — have yet to make the cut.
Staycation and green collar Buzzwords part of 2009 update to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary 2009
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With summer-vacation, - staycation, and - paycation season in full swing, you'll want to take steps to prevent a burglary when you're gone.
Weekend Project: Strike out burglars with a beefed-up strike plate 2009
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For some, earning a few extra bucks over a paycation will result in greater peace of mind than a stay in the mountains, at the beach, or just hanging around the house catching up on chores.
Buzzword: Paycation 2009
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Instead, many will be on a paycation, spending their time off from one job to earn extra cash at another.
Buzzword: Paycation 2009
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So if you're planning a paycation, working at a summer camp, slinging drinks at a hotel bar, or manning a department-store register likely are the kinds of jobs available.
Buzzword: Paycation 2009
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These gas grills (watch the video buying guide, below), cordless drills, mowers and tractors, leaf blowers, and string trimmers will give the dads in your life the most bang for your hard-earned bucks and will come in handy during your summer staycation or paycation. —
Top Gear for Dad: Our best-performing Father's Day gifts 2009
oroboros commented on the word paycation
Every generation has an argot to describe the confusing terrain of joblessness — the dole, deadbeat dads, UB40, and so on — and the lexicon of younger casualties in the most severe American economic downturn since World War II speaks volumes. See also: Funemployment, Unemploymentality.
July 3, 2009
yarb commented on the word paycation
*crawls into corner and expires*
July 3, 2009
AlvinCurren commented on the word paycation
Paycation has a few different meanings to different people. The most commonly known meaning is: Making money while you're off on vacation from your regular job.
But a paycation can also be something very exciting. It is also known as: Getting paid to travel, traveling for free and getting paid to help others travel. And there is a very special company set up just for this purpose. See paycationlifestyle.com for more information.
March 11, 2015