/lit/ - Literature

Look up Bildungsroman works as this is what they are all about.

I recommend Of Human Bondage though.

Focusing solely on what subjects can improve career prospects will only support the environment where one only lives for furthering one's career. Only creates further competition.

Sadly, we can't step back. The only way to survive is to play the game and doing so will only make things worse.

They'd find a lot of posts of me asking 'how is this /lit/ related?'

Using your questions

>Can I have a couple of days off work
In most cases this would mean two days. In order uses a couple can refer to two people together in a relationship or two other things together.
>Can I have a few days off work?
That means they want a small amount of days off work.
>Can I have some days off work?
This is an indefinite amount. It could mean many or few. Usually it falls between but could mean both.
>Can I have a bunch of days off work
This is a large amount. Can be substituted with 'a lot'. Can also mean a group of things together: a bunch of flowers, a bunch of people. A large grouping in other words.
>Can I have many days off work?
Many usually refers to a high amount. However, it too can be indefinite and at times could mean a smaller amount. In most cases it doesn't.