At 11:00 am today, what felt like the entire Department hovered around a computer or television and waited for the Governor to speak at the press conference that eventually led to my coworker’s paychecks being slashed to $6.55 an hour (about a dollar fifty less than minimum wage) and the student assistant’s jobs being well, terminated by the governator.
I can’t believe that fucker signed it :/
He apologized, but yeah, sure, whatever. I heard him sign it (since his stupid website barely worked) and the only thing that I was able to say was “FUCK”. Over and over. FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK. Its okay if I run my mouth, because what are they going to do, fire me? OH WAIT.
Whats cruel was that they made us wait. We all know Schwarzenegger just signed away our jobs. I wish they had just given us our pink slips and made us go. But they didn’t, and so we worked. And we had sushi :B And we bitched and swore and laughed. I actually had a really good time. Its bizarre when you are waiting around to be fired. What do you do when you know you’re fired but not officially fired? Do you work? Do you start stealing supplies?
So I continued my work. Until 4 when State Controller John Chiang showed up to give a speech on the paycuts. I couldn’t hear him, but I think he eloquently told Schwarzenegger to fuck off. Or at least I think he did. He’s one ballsy Asian man O:
The group of students I was standing with nominated John to speak for us after the conference to ask the controller about our jobs. Mr. Chiang said he honestly had no idea.
D:
I was particularly pissed off when we were trying to ask him what would happen to our jobs while supervisors asked him for autographs. Fuckers. (By the way, I just saw my coworkers on the news)
BUT! As I’m waiting for my bus and talking to one of my coworkers after work, two more come up and say that I’m not fired since they’re only going to listen to part of Schwarzenegger’s plan. I have no idea what the fuck is going on, but I was really looking forward to streaking my hair in blue. I’ve never been big into politics, but at least now I can say (and finally with justification) what a mess California is in.
What a motherfucking son of a bitch! Can he do that? I mean, there are still laws for god’s sake. I can’t believe they did that to you guys, sons of bitches though it seems like they don’t really have any clue what’s going on.
But hey, haha, at least you all felt completely absolved of responsibility for at least one day (I’m impressed that you actually did work still. Props to you on that). But the answer is STEAL EVERYTHING!!!!! Seriously, if it’s not nailed down, it’s game. And if it is, well, it’s game too but you’ll need a crowbar first.
So where does that leave you now? What’s the deal? Hopefully things will work out (I’m sure you’ll land on your feets regardless of what happens), but this really doesn’t bode well for California’s leadership. Though I really didn’t have much confidence in the guy to begin with to tell you the truth. O___o;;
I’d say come to New York but the job situation here isn’t much better. Come to New York anyway!
yea, that sounds really crappy. i’m sorry.