They should of had this warning...

[Nayto]

"Exploring Eorzea is a thrilling experience.
During your time here, you will be able to talk, join and adventure with many other individuals in an experience that is unique to online games. That being said, we have no desire to see your real life suffer as a consequence.

Please do not forget your family, your friends, your school or your work."

AKA, you guys should of not taken a week off just to play. :P

[AridElf]

What about those who didn't need to make arrangements to play during this time? Keep in mind SE has a job to do, and while I normally defend them, it is getting pretty silly now

[Moorhen]

Should HAVE.

[Nayto]

What about those who didn't need to make arrangements to play during this time? Keep in mind SE has a job to do, and while I normally defend them, it is getting pretty silly now

I'm not even defending them in the first place. Horrible job IMO but whatever, at least people are starting to leave(cancelling pre-orders, taking their money back, and flipping cars or what not) and thus in a surprisingly good way, would relieve congestion, lol.