Arnold just reduced my pay to Federal minimum wage

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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited July 2008
    Fun times. Keep your head up.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited July 2008
    Just received e-mail from Executive Director of State PUC....we're exempted from the pay cut :D

    Apparently, Arnold has no direct executive authority over the PUC.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited July 2008
    Outstanding!
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited July 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Makes you wonder where all that money is going. How could CA have such a deficit?

    Too much lost time from non-work-related employee Internet usage? :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2008
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Sell the southern half of the state to Mexico. Budget problem solved!

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2008
    Danny that sucks. I hope things buck up for you soon.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited July 2008
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    Just received e-mail from Executive Director of State PUC....we're exempted from the pay cut :D

    Apparently, Arnold has no direct executive authority over the PUC.

    Glad to hear that. Try not to go to DMV office for any reasons, I heard there are a bunch of disgruntled employees there (for the right reason, but still, service is to the everyday's Joe who has nothing to do with Arnold.)
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited July 2008
    BlueMDPicker wrote: »
    Too much lost time from non-work-related employee Internet usage? :D

    I know there are people around here like that ;)
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited July 2008
    polkatese wrote: »
    Try not to go to DMV office for any reasons, I heard there are a bunch of disgruntled employees there (for the right reason, but still, service is to the everyday's Joe who has nothing to do with Arnold.)

    I thought that was part of the job requirement :D
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2008
    Face wrote: »
    Has there been any talk of a walk out or strike? That's ridiculous! My condolences to you.

    Ever heard of an injunction. Not going to happen.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    Sorry to hear that Danny; it really sucks....I understand that you'll get your "money back" when/if a budget is approved; hope that happens soon.
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  • Frank840
    Frank840 Posts: 262
    edited July 2008
    good we dont need another drug dealer ;)
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited July 2008
    Don't come to AZ, Please! :D What should we call ya'll that cross the CO River?? Can't call ya w*tb**ks, that's taken :confused:

    I thought ya'll impeached him :D
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited July 2008
    stuwee wrote: »
    I thought ya'll impeached him :D

    Maybe another recall?
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2008
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    Maybe another recall?

    A Total Recall?
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,995
    edited July 2008
    Danny, I would recommend looking for another job. Opportunities exist if you know where to find them.

    I find it hard to believe that a gallon of gas is around $4-$5.00+ a gallon and minimum wage is $6.55 an hour before taxes. That, IIRC equals out to around what? $5.04 an hour take home pay? Let's say that you are out in a rural area and you are 25 miles away from your job. That's one gallon of gas just to get to work [avg.] and one gallon to get back. So, that's two hours you just worked for "free" everyday [in effect ;)].....just to get to work.

    After you pay for insurance and your car payment, what do you have left out of your $201.60 you get for take home pay based on a 40 hour workweek?........What's that? A negative what?

    .......and you still need housing and food. No wonder so many folks are on welfare. :mad: :mad: :mad: Yeah, this will obviously save money. :rolleyes:
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2008
    I do wonder if people can read sometimes. :o
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited August 2008
    You could try to get a job in Green Bay, they now pay folks to stay home...........well one folk anyway........We will take Brett on the Bears.......gotta see that uni on him.

    RT1
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2008
    BlueMDPicker wrote: »
    Too much lost time from non-work-related employee Internet usage? :D

    It's related to my sanity which increases the quality of my work product. :) Effin addictive hobby . .
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,189
    edited August 2008
    I'm so sick and tired of all this. I'm so sorry you lost pay. I have seen people i know and who are close to me get there pay reduced in a market where everything costs more. Nothing like having to pay more and making less.

    I just wanna scream.
    Dan
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    Well I have been having fun for over 3 years trying to get on SS disability. I can't get any help from the government. They know if I don't get my treatment I die. Plain and simple. It pisses me off that if I was a crack head who just wanted to suck off the government that I would have a better chance at getting help than being the father of two kids(one with autism), and plenty of paper work to show with reports of my conditions. Keep your head up. I hope at least you have medical. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2008
    I know somewhere you could get free treatment, but the food sucks. :D
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    Face wrote: »
    I know somewhere you could get free treatment, but the food sucks. :D

    Been there. No treatment on my issue. The medication is too dangerous for them to risk :(
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • b_dick
    b_dick Posts: 53
    edited September 2008
    Ben, I think maybe Face is referring to prison.
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  • b_dick
    b_dick Posts: 53
    edited September 2008
    Face, I go to prison five days a week. The food is so good they won't let us eat it.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    b_dick wrote: »
    Face, I go to prison five days a week. The food is so good they won't let us eat it.

    B dick they couldn't have named you better unless they named you ****. Been in jail. Food sucks! Well unless you like bologna. South FLA anyways.
    Thanks to X wife who was a PO. We don't want to go there. Real weak $hit. I still harbor harsh feelings. Long story. Met a lot of real nice cops though.
    Thanks again
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    Well I was thinking of changing my post in the 20 minute window. While there are a lot of guys who deserve their stay some don't. I spent 7 months there. Not fun as a white boy. While I didn't get laid(good thing;)) it is not a nice place to stay. Sorry if I come across as cross but in the south they get paid to lock people up. FLA makes more off locking up people than tourism. If you think jail is a joke stay as an inmate. If you think the food is good I am sorry about your home life.
    Rock on
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    Mr Bruce Dick I am refunding your payapal payment for $30.
    your an unconfirmed buyer, and....
    Bruce Dick is an Unverified buyer.



    Payment Details


    Amount: $30.00 USD

    Transaction ID: 0T441878CD1787549

    Subject: You've got a payment

    Note: Ben, I am sending $30 as payment in full for one Polk Monitor Series driver, model MW6500, with rubber surround, used, in good condition, shipping included, as we discussed. Thanks. - Bruce Dick

    Thanks anyways
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    refund completed
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2008
    Just got out of meeting with management....despite the fact that a State budget has been passed (almost 90 days overdue), the State of California may not have the money to pay the next paychecks of State employees. Arnold, the Governator, has said that the State may need to borrow $7 billion from the Feds. Think the Russians will lend us some money??

    So let's see....no raise, not even a cost-of-living-adjustment....no Federal minimum wage....no $$$ coming in at all. Hmmm, I may have to sell my SACDs and stereo components. :mad: :(

    Btw, California's Unemployment Fund will go into the red at end of year due to increased unemployment within the state.
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