A few years ago, I was having a conversation with a couple friends wo are government employees. These guys are actual producers and not the typical drones and work in military research.
They were whining about the sequester and their occasional days off. I had to remind them that the only reason we even knew each other is that I lost my private sector job in the Obama recession.
I came in to work to be told that after only 18 years, my services were no longer needed, in order to get a severance package, I had to sign a one year non compete agreement (later renegotiated by my new employers attorney), went without a job for six months, moved 600 miles and lived apart from my family for eight months and sold my house for $75000 less than I had paid for it.
My sympathy level for anyone missing a paycheck or two is pegged somewhat below zero.
They immediately realized how fortunate they were and quit whining.
Loved your comment FRiend.
Sorry you had to go through that $hit.
Sincerely hope 2019 is excellent for you!