Thursday, July 24, 2008

Misery Loves Company!

Unemployment Claims Rise, Feds Avoid Word "Recession"

It was difficult, but "profit-phobic" and "cash-starved" saved the day.


Governator plans to slash state pay to $6.55/hour to balance budget

Gov also plans to reduce all lights to a single flickering candle, put small children to work.


Farmworkers Laid Off, Farmers Save Enough to Head to McDonalds

Although they can't pay their workers, farmers pay farmworkers to protest in Sacramento.


Indian Casino to Lay off 400 in Temecula, All Palefaces

Everyone's a winner, except you, you -- and all 398 of you.


Wachovia Cuts more than 10,000 Jobs after Losing Shirt in Mortgages, CEO Says, 'Hey, whatchagonna do?"

Wachovia loses $9 billion in 2nd quarter, CEO keeps job.


Sacramento's Aerojet to lay off 100, Tries to be Cool Like Big Companies

Next, Aerojet sews designer labels into its clothes, shows off to American Airlines.


The Next Worst Thing To Being Laid Off: Delivering the Bad News .... NOT!!

"OK, that was the worst thing ever! Now I'll drive home in my car to my house I can afford, my wife that will do me and enjoy my employer-assisted healthcare. Whew! I just feel awful."

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