Dodging bullets

Dahey dodged one on Monday. He was not selected for layoff (or furlough) at his job. What's the reason? Working without a contract, the firm on his job site finally ran out of money. It closed one location. Federal contracting isn't all it's cracked up to be if the government can't decide.

I didn't dodge a bullet, but I missed one thing. My chance to get out of the Hotel is dashed for now. I just need to look at a few things, then decide when to try again. I told someone if they talked about it too much, it might not come true. (From years of experience, I keep my mouth shut). It was only a transfer opportunity, but after four years of this, I feel like moving on.

I hate it when I'm right.

More to come...

Yes, it is

This really was the saddest thing I read about the government shutdown.

My cousin's post that both she and her husband got furloughed today was the other sad one. They are both healthy and prepared, so while it's not fun, they will endure.

I just wonder if those kids will, too.

More to come...

WTF, part 67

Dear Congress:

I'm getting really steamed about this "ending earmark" crap on TV. You know, those commercials that  most of you (who aren't in Iowa campaigning) are making to "protest" this, that and the other thing. The part that is most annoying is that lil' ol' government shutdown thing. Yes, you millionaires are fine and dandy, but some of us at the Hotel have bills to pay and no Uncle Mitt to pay them if we get furloughed (which is really a dream, since nurses are essential personnel).

I'm really thinking about telling some of our patients (and their cohorts) to leave you some naughty children surprises, and while it might be dark, it ain't coal.

Here's hoping you, as the Brits so eloquently say, "Get a finger out" and get back to work and solve all this budget shenanigans.

Remember, Santa is watching.

Sincerely not,

RehabRN