[An Old Man]

Bindu Kang, 37, a research program analyst in the Medi-Cal area for the Department of Public Health Services, was one of several state workers who greeted details about the furlough plan with resignation.

"There's upheaval, and everything else is doing poorly in the economy, so we cannot live in our bubble and live high on the hog," Kang said. "Like everybody else, we have to cut back and tighten our belts."

Kang was heading home to review her own spending. She may have to cut her lawn service or look for a part-time job to make up for lost income.

Bindu Kang understands.

[count-your-change]

Arnie feels your pain, he’s going to take a salary cut too while staying on the job.