Oh, man ...
Nov. 20th, 2008 09:11 am... if my job makes me drive into work before offering me a layoff for this week of work, I'm going to scream.
Of course, if they make me come into work before giving us all mandatory permanent layoffs, I'm going to scream even louder.
*sigh*
EDIT: Oh, hey, speaking of ...
Wary of playing Scrooge during tough economic times, Congress is defying President George W. Bush's veto threat and considering extending unemployment benefits to the nation's growing jobless masses.
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The Bush administration contends that past extensions occurred only when the unemployment rate was considerably higher and that it was fiscally irresponsible to provide extra benefits in states with low unemployment.
You're right. Let's wait until things are WAY worse. *headdesk*
SON OF EDIT: Okay, so maybe he WILL sign it. *eye roll*
Of course, if they make me come into work before giving us all mandatory permanent layoffs, I'm going to scream even louder.
*sigh*
EDIT: Oh, hey, speaking of ...
Wary of playing Scrooge during tough economic times, Congress is defying President George W. Bush's veto threat and considering extending unemployment benefits to the nation's growing jobless masses.
...
The Bush administration contends that past extensions occurred only when the unemployment rate was considerably higher and that it was fiscally irresponsible to provide extra benefits in states with low unemployment.
You're right. Let's wait until things are WAY worse. *headdesk*
SON OF EDIT: Okay, so maybe he WILL sign it. *eye roll*