Sounds to me as if he's on holiday too (AWOL). He's usually at his desk at 8am sharp, or he could even be stock taking. That'll take a couple of days to complete.
Bit of advice. Buy a good bed and a good pair of shoes, because if you aren't in one you'll be in the other.
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone,
Learn from the mistakes of others.............................
You can't live long enough to make them all yourself
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Carpe Diem - seize the moment. Don't dream... Do!