This is changing time in American history. One time dream to work with government to help nation
and community is being crushed
with irresponsible actions taken by state politicians. According to SEIU blog, the unemployment
rate has touched 7.9 up 3
percent from last year.The furlough effect on state employees has made families to look for alternate jobs for weekends and has changed their day to day priorities. The weekend prayers, kidē“ games and family get-together are being postponed to find small work at Home Depot / Wal-Mart and other graveyard jobs to cover lost pay.
The 10 percent pay cut has forced many families to look for budget cuts and save money for rainy days.
Furlough News
The Latest news on Furlough. The Furlough is affecting not only government employees but also some employees working in private companies. We consolidated round the clock news from variety of newspapers and TV channels to provide our leaders complete coverage on Furlough.
California Governor Sues
to Furlough Additional Employees
On Monday Feb 10th, 2009 the California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger filed a lawsuit to force 15,000 state workers to take Furlough in an attempt to reduce state's $42 billion budget.
Read more Curtsey - AVVO.com
Furlough announcement rattles
many California state workers
In bad economy who will like the news of 10 percent pay cut, already squeezed from mortgage, medical insurance, stocks/bonds and depleting savings. the mood of state employees is bitter, sad and angry, what they see as punishment for serving the government.
Read more Curtsey - acbee.com
More on Furlough & Weekend Jobs
Hoe can you make best of Furlough?
This may be the time to explore your hobbies, alternate skills or little soul searching for better life. The situation like this is a opportunity to explore other careers or prepare for change. Now you have extra day and clubbed with weekend is perfect time to finish unfinished degrees or take new job oriented courses. Many of the web based courses are free or charge little fees to access curriculum on web.
People with hobbies should explore in their neighborhood and see how they can use it to generate the money. There is a great shortage of home based tutors, art teachers, or take some home based job. The first ting important is to make your self busy with quality work. No work is small as long it gives you satisfaction and some money.