[Himyar]

Many of the government cuts are DOD cuts. Some don't matter that much but some are vital contractors. Hubby lost his job 2 weeks ago. He kept the system that tracks the life span of aircraft parts for the whole USAF. As in the parts have to be changed out at the proper intervals or you lose a bird. He kept the system up and running, fixing errors etc. Tops at his job. Now a guy that also does other stuff and another person with minimal experience are trying to do his job. Everyone is having a duck, even calling him at home. I've had two calls this morning. Told them he's out driving a silage truck trying to keep our heads above water. I'm semi disabled but I ‘m looking for something too. The feds are really going to save a lot on this deal-NOT.

[Pearls Before Swine]

I find it hard to understand how the government’s management people could let such an essential function as that provided by your husband even become heavily dependent on one person. There’s no redundancy in the reliability system. Then, they further compound their foolishness by firing that same person!

My sympathies on your situation.

On the bright side, he may get to hire back as a special consultant at a much higher rate than he previously earned, if he doesn’t help his replacements for free over the phone.

[rarestia]

Healthcare organizations are cutting their losses due to increases in health care insurance coverage for their people.

I work in the healthcare IT industry and will be unemployed as of 10/31. They’re cutting everything and piling mounds of work on top of people with the expectation that things will continue to hum along uninterrupted.

Next time you go to the hospital, take a look around at all of the nifty gadgets and systems they use. They all require people to maintain those systems and servers, and now they’re cutting that staff to make ends meet. Enjoy!

[fastkelly]

Me too! Two weeks ago from areospace after 30 years. DOD Job. Spy satellites.