“Yes. When I was in the Navy, they promised me a month off each year, but there wasn't any time when they would let me take it. I got to take about a month of vacation over three years.”

— Randy Brull, teacher, Hays

“I very seldom used my vacation days. The only ones I took were after my grandchildren were born so that I could go spend time with them.”

— Carol Brull, retired teacher, Hays

“No. I use them all for military service.”

— Brian Daily, police officer, Tonganoxie

“No, not in my position. It's kind of hard to have unused vacation days because they determine when you will be taking them.”

— Kay Forsyth, teacher, Lawrence