The American Dream

Apr 10, 2009 14:32

The American Dream is nothing more than a trap.

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thefirstalicat April 10 2009, 23:40:09 UTC
The American Dream is nothing more than a trap.

True enough, but what sparked this comment? *is curious*

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forestrane April 11 2009, 00:53:03 UTC
The job market

The fact that I can't retire yet

My anger at the company (which is still very strong)

to name a few.

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thefirstalicat April 11 2009, 02:00:17 UTC
The job market

The fact that I can't retire yet

My anger at the company (which is still very strong)

Okay, that's a lot, all right. I thought you got a year's severance pay that would carry you through to November, though? And it's only April now, which means there's time before your time runs out, no?

Chris might find he's in a similar situation soon - his company announced in Feb that it's going to lose 1000 jobs, but only today did they go public (i.e., an item on the local news) that 500 jobs would be lost at his workplace (the other 500 from plants around the world). Definite layoffs start May 1st; Chris turns 55 - and thus eligible for the lowest but still reliable pension on his 55th b-day, which is May 7. I think he'll be "safe" and won't get laid off, myself, but it's still a nail-gnawing time between now and then.

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ismenin April 11 2009, 10:54:50 UTC
Hugs ya. Hope it all works out for you, soon, my dear. xxx

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hermitdeb April 22 2009, 01:09:36 UTC
Amen sista'.

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