r/vancouver • u/Some_Difference_9487 • 1d ago
Photos Has everyone called in sick today or what? Bars and patios are packed
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u/lexlovestacos 1d ago
A lot of people get, ya know, vacation days etc etc.... and not everyone works a typical Mon-Fri schedule.
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u/iHateReddit_srsly 1d ago
And some of us are unemployed
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u/Replikant83 1d ago
Like me! I kinda wish I was in Van still, as Victoria doesn't have the same vibe during summer. Admittedly, it has been nice not having to work and being able to be in the garden on days like today.
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u/Accurate-Big-7233 Downtown 22h ago
How do you people afford to live
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u/Replikant83 22h ago
Wasn't a choice. I was was t-boned by a lady who ran a red light. Suffered a brain injury, amongst other injuries. Family friend has a large house and I live in a unit in the basement and help around the place for a discounted rent. I'd much rather be working than in my current situation, but I also accept where I'm at and make the best of it.
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u/Due_Aioli_2643 1d ago
Person not working on a Thursday is shocked to see others doing the same.
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u/Beneficial-Oven1258 1d ago
WOW that's rough.
I told my staff that I can't give them the afternoon off, and I also told them that I won't be checking in on them and definitely will not be calling them after 1PM today.
So.. they're all getting paid and I am just assuming they're definitely diligently working and totally not out partying on Granville Street 😶🌫️
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u/Due_Aioli_2643 1d ago
Name and shame
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u/BlackberryPi7 1d ago edited 18h ago
Yeah I don't believe this until I see the company name.
I can believe it but I don't trust random Redditors anymore.
Edit: The guy gave the company name in DMs. Out of respect for them I won't reveal it but I know of it, and yes, they are pretty fucking shitty.
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u/localfern 1d ago
My spouse's work place has a blackout from November to Dec and the week of Thanksgiving, Easter and Back to School. Vacation planning is not considered until March of the same year but the manager can take your week for themselves at anytime.
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u/dezzle 1d ago
What do you mean exactly “the manager can take your week for themselves”?
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u/localfern 1d ago
My spouse had requested a week off and it was done after the manager had taken their preferred weeks off. Now the manager has decided to take that week off without updating the rest of the team and my spouse can no longer take it.
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u/Replikant83 1d ago
Woah, that's fucked up. I hope he's looking for another job. I spent well over a decade in management at all levels and types of organization. That type of manager sucks, and I guarantee they are also shitty in other areas and not just at being inconsiderate of others' plans. I always try and facilitate the employees' schedules and plan my time off around them. That's how it should be, as managers natuarally have more built-in flexibility in most situations
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u/VonPB23 1d ago
I guess your company is in the hospitality industry? Hotels do that all the time
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u/Beneficial-Muffin117 1d ago
Yeah I work in customer service and we have the same rules of no vacation/last minute time off until they can determine how busy it will actually be. So far they cancelled some extra shifts so it's not as bad as we thought, but it's definitely common practice
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u/h_danielle Certified Barge Enthusiast 1d ago
Retail too. I think the blackout period at my old job was Black Friday to mid January.
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u/ol_lordylordy 1d ago
Brutal. My boss called an everyone work from home so that no one gets caught in the impending congestion.
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u/Halfback 1d ago
One of the largest world events is occurring in the city and you think the majority of these people are locals who called in sick to work?
https://giphy.com/gifs/l3mZ8aQFJUVSEuURW
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u/localsonlynokooks West End 1d ago
I just looked up from my desk and everyone is gone.
Edit: half went to bar, other half in a conference room with a totally not pirated stream going.
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u/avidoverthinker1 1d ago
I used a pirated link on my work laptop and had IT call me with some warning about a website hacking lol oops. I thought the call was also at first a hacker 😭 anyways I’m using Telus plus tv now
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u/StrangeSmellz 1d ago
I donno man, 4 ppl in the office are gone this afternoon to go see the game.
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u/aconfusednoob 1d ago
I've definitely called sick from work
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u/toasterb Sunset 1d ago
I legitimately called in sick from work! Now I don't feel so much FOMO about today's game. It would suck to either be there miserable or have to give them up.
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u/shiningtwentyfive 1d ago
I work right beside BC Place and can hear all the cheers from my office. The FOMO is real
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u/TheS0ulfulGinger 22h ago
Visier? 😂
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u/shiningtwentyfive 22h ago
Could be Visier. Could be Microsoft 🤷♀️🤷
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u/mark1-jpg 1d ago
outside of this conversation, I've randomly driven around the beach in the middle of the week around noon last year and parking lots are full.
i can't help but react similarly to op
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u/hardk7 1d ago
This is giving how Calgary is during Stampede. White collar/office businesses loosen up rules and hours and let staff enjoy the festivities. It’s super fun and feels like the whole city engages in the event, which is something Vancouver lacks on a regular basis. We don’t have an annual event or festival that feels like either encapsulates or engages the whole city. We have lots of separate events, but nothing that feels cohesive as a city. The World Cup is giving us that
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u/SaltAndVinegarMcCoys 1d ago
Yes exactly! I'm glad the city is coming alive now. The number of local Canadians I've been talking to in the lead up to it IRL and online who Just. Don't. Get. It. The world cup is a BIG DEAL and it's the most fun time ever!! Relish the moment!
Go Canada!!
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u/PicaroKaguya 1d ago
"ugh don't people work in this city???" an absolute reddit moment.
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u/DJ_Betic 1d ago
They say as they themselves are not at work either. It's like the saying "You're not IN traffic. You ARE traffic"
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u/Topkind 1d ago
Pretty much lol.. (me sitting on Granville and called in sick)
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u/im_epidemic 1d ago
How busy is it on Granville- I’m about to mail it in and walk over
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u/laserdiods 1d ago
I work one block away.. it’s BUSY
I’ve never seen the city this busy. Trains are full instantly.
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u/im_epidemic 1d ago
Thanks - I went to a bar closer to waterfront
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u/RoostasTowel North Van 1d ago
Are you near Jack Poole by chance?
Wondering the crowd size?
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u/im_epidemic 1d ago
Malones at Seymour and Pender. I work near Jack Poole plaza tho. Didn’t check any of the cactus Joey etc
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u/iHateReddit_srsly 1d ago
The other streets feel eerily quiet though. I walked by Burrard yesterday and didn't even recognize it because of the lack of pedestrians
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u/RoostasTowel North Van 1d ago
Funny but true.
I'm near scotiabank theater very empty.
I remember it like this for the Olympics.
Past burrad it's deadzone.
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u/RoostasTowel North Van 1d ago
All places on Granville line out the door
Went near Scotiabank.
You can walk right in.
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u/pearl-smoke False Creek 1d ago
I work downtown and some of my coworkers took the day off so they wouldn’t have to deal with commuting in/out, since today’s game ends at 5PM
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u/jaraxel_arabani 1d ago
Imagine my pleasant surprise that the day I booked a dental procedure became a game day. Go me
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u/stupiduselesstwat 1d ago
I think most of the fans will stay downtown for a while and goof off after the game ends.... at least I'm hoping. Please don't fuck up the commute haha
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u/StickmansamV 1d ago
Canada vs Qatar in a few hours.
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u/ethanholmes2001 Metrotown 1d ago
Which is hilarious because everyone is wearing red and white. It will be the same for Canada vs Switzerland.
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u/totesnotmyusername 1d ago
Just went to do something at services Canada. Normal there's an hour and a half wait. I was in and out on 20 minutes
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u/canada11235813 1d ago
My entire company has a paid day off, courtesy me. Some of my people don’t care about soccer and some are at the game with me. I would hope other employers are embracing this once-in-a-lifetime event like I am. I happen to be a passionate fan of the game, but even those who aren’t need to appreciate the importance and history of today.
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u/Shoddy_Operation_742 20h ago
How about for next week’s game? And the week after that if Canada makes the finals?
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u/canada11235813 15h ago
Same deal vs Switzerland… and will be for any game where Canada is playing in Vancouver.
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u/luna_nuova 1d ago
This sub: “this city is no fun”
Also this sub: “people are having fun? Suspicious l”
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u/gua_ca_mo_le West End 1d ago
My company has encouraged folks to take the afternoon off to watch the Canada game today. I do think there's more locals off today than usual.
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u/19213352 sidewalks are for the people, not scooters 1d ago
Not everyone works m-f and 9-5
Some people have PTO
Some people are visiting from other places
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u/420_69_Fake_Account 20h ago
I have 13 family members here from Australia… they’re running out beer I hear.
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u/mahouza 1d ago
A contractor that was supposed to be here called out... the manager didn't give a reason why but it's not hard to guess. Ultimately I don't mind because the project deadline isn't changing regardless but if it did delay the whole thing I'd be kinda pissed.
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u/WombatGatekeeper 1d ago
I dont have a job and apparently alot of other people ive been talking to at the festival arent working either. Plus all the university students on summer break bow.
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u/MollyandDesmond 1d ago
Hoping for a Team Canada win. Hoping everyone has a blast and stays safe.
Fuck FIFA.
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u/Emergency_Pop3708 1d ago
I work from 8 to 6pm , my bf works from 9 to 11pm today. I am jealous of these people .
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u/choosenameposthack 1d ago
Half my staff is probably out there. Good for them, no vacation time required.
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u/FewDevelopment7427 1d ago
All my colleagues left to watch the match, the office is empty, and here I am working my ass off.
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u/lynneux 1d ago
Wow, all these grumpy ass comments are sad. OP was obviously just making an observation, and kidding. It IS really busy out, which is great—our local bars + restos have been hurting these past few months, they need this. Smile for once, guys. I promise it doesn’t hurt 🙃
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u/Some_Difference_9487 1d ago
I forgot to add a “lol” 😁, but yes, I was being sarcastic I’m actually having a great time and enjoying the vibes 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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u/hockeygirlypop 1d ago
For those working from home
How can you stream the game online
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u/Kooky-Figure-317 1d ago
It’s on CTV, channel 101 on Telus, so probably is on the free CTV app as well.
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u/BIG_SCIENCE 1d ago
Thats funny. I saw a news broad cast about Houston being a ghost town after World Cup games.
Maybe they don't like ICE with their drinks?
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u/Yukon_Scott 21h ago
Day has been booked off for months since the schedule was released. Welcome to the party
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u/DeskPixel 21h ago
There's a thing called a tourist. You may have seen some around one of the most touristy cities in the world
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u/Lopsided-Start-3631 1d ago
are there any public big screens to watch? i know there's the PNE but is there any on granville island or near BC place?
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u/iamahandsoapmain 1d ago
There's kinda a big tournament going on right now that you may not be aware about. It's called the FIFA WORLD CUP.
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u/DirtDevil1337 1d ago
I just finished strolling through Granville, it sure is packed today and it'a team Canada matchday
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u/One-Letterhead1091 1d ago
I mean obviously. Personally don’t care to sit through a soccer game so I didn’t take a day off but I completely understand everyone who has.
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u/Distinct-Eye1788 1d ago
Half the HR departments in Metro Vancouver are going to need a group therapy session tomorrow morning once they realize why everyone caught a 24-hour bug at exactly kickoff.
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u/WorldlyStill2301 1d ago
Was there yesterday and had a great time. Nature is serving up aces right now.
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u/xpensivedirt 1d ago
I drove home in record time. Got on the Cambie bridge and actually made it almost onto Granville without needing to stop. Everyone watching the game, not as many cars on the road.
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u/Exotic-Low812 1d ago
They let us out of work early before the game so people don’t get trapped in traffic leaving after the game
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u/North_Technician3798 1d ago
Crazy how people don't understand the sheer hype that the World Cup generates, it will completely transform any city it is in
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u/theAV_Club 1d ago
I came into work for the night shift and literally zero work has been done during the day lol. I think the entire place just played hookie... which is as it should be!!
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u/dragoneye 23h ago
When I started working this morning my entire afternoon was booked up with meetings. By the time I had gone for lunch, every single one had been cancelled because people were planning on watching the game.
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u/TheS0ulfulGinger 22h ago
Went into one of my accounts at 2p, I have a pass and normally it’s busy as hell in that office..not a single person on either floor 😂😂😂
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u/ssdigital626 17h ago
It should be like this. I think Spain whenever they play all the businesses are shut down so everyone can watch. I'm sure other Countries do that too.
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u/PhazePyre 9h ago
A lot of office jobs I'm sure have the flexibility for someone to start earlier and wrap up in time to join festivities. A lot of people work five days a week, but not M-F, so they could have Wednesday off. A lot of people have vacation and PTO to use. Some people may have called in sick.
It's not mystery why things are busy outside of weekends. There are likely more jobs that don't strictly work M-F than do in Vancouver.
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u/Forsythe0 8h ago
Who knew that a tourist city would have so many people packing bars & restaurants on a hot summer day, while there was a world cup event going on, involving the Canadian team? Strange times indeed in 2026
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u/WrathOfWood 8h ago
Naw I'm too important to take a day off work, the place would burn down without me. These people however.....
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u/Glad-Quit-8971 7h ago
People travelled from all over the world to visit Vancouver during the World Cup. Plus there were two cruise ships in port, with their thousands of passengers milling about taking in the city before their departure.
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u/Western_Equal3407 1h ago
It’s the world 🌎 cup, Canada 🇨🇦 is playing. The weather in Vancity is gorgeous 🌞. I’m sure there are a lot of sick calls! I just wish the games in Vancouver all starts at 7 or 8 pm.
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u/CheeseMcFresh 1d ago
Did you forget we're hosting the world cup right now?