So I went back to work today, a Saturday. The rules in place state that, whenever I work on a weekend, I get one day's leave, so I've just earned myself a free day of rest for one extra day of work. Now, on which day next week should I put it ... I can't put it on a Monday because I have a project due on that date, and although I'd like to put it on Friday, I might be asked to go back to work next Saturday. Ideally, I should settle for the Monday after next, but I'm not sure if my day's leave will still be valid by that time.

While at work today, I spoke to a freelancer doing one of Emoxis' projects. She gave me a few words of advice regarding the company, which I'm certain will be useful when communicating with the full-time staff here.
This does not change the fact that "mortality" is still the first word that comes into my mind whenever I start a day of work, though. I'm really hoping that I can replace it with no words over time.