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the root of all evil
Jun. 27th, 2008 08:28 amSo the word through our dean from the university chancellor is that our budget situation is 'serious' and will require large cuts. Talking with Anj, we are fairly certain this means no raises--I can't remember the last time we got a real raise--and even our small cost of living raise (that never really ever covers the cost of living increase) will be minimal. If we even get a cost of living increase. We're sort of wondering if we're looking at a year of no increase in pay at all.
I hope they give details soon, because this is just so incredibly depressing. Costs go up, the amount they take out for taxes, for insurance all goes up. Pay doesn't. We are effectively earning less and less every year.
My aunt's in dire straits because of debt, one friend who has been struggling with debt for *years* is having the amount of wages garnished by one credit card increased hugely. Just seems like there's so many people that are in these downward spirals, and it's getting worse and worse. Sort of feels hopeless--and as always there's the feeling that the only reason I'm not one of them, is that I'm in a relationship with someone who earns a decent amount. If I were single, I would not be able to support myself. Ain't that grand.
Dad's been in the hospital the last couple days, another obstruction. At least it's easing fast, and should be released soon. The 'Nam injuries strike again, yep. And got word that my brother got the job out in Denver, and will be moving end of summer. Sounds like a hefty increase in pay for him, to 140k a year, with less billable hours and the potential for being made a partner in a couple years. Not to mention a boss that isn't grandiose from bipolar disorder, and an apartment that's just utterly posh. Nice life, kid. Least there's someone in our family who's successful and a rising star.
I hope they give details soon, because this is just so incredibly depressing. Costs go up, the amount they take out for taxes, for insurance all goes up. Pay doesn't. We are effectively earning less and less every year.
My aunt's in dire straits because of debt, one friend who has been struggling with debt for *years* is having the amount of wages garnished by one credit card increased hugely. Just seems like there's so many people that are in these downward spirals, and it's getting worse and worse. Sort of feels hopeless--and as always there's the feeling that the only reason I'm not one of them, is that I'm in a relationship with someone who earns a decent amount. If I were single, I would not be able to support myself. Ain't that grand.
Dad's been in the hospital the last couple days, another obstruction. At least it's easing fast, and should be released soon. The 'Nam injuries strike again, yep. And got word that my brother got the job out in Denver, and will be moving end of summer. Sounds like a hefty increase in pay for him, to 140k a year, with less billable hours and the potential for being made a partner in a couple years. Not to mention a boss that isn't grandiose from bipolar disorder, and an apartment that's just utterly posh. Nice life, kid. Least there's someone in our family who's successful and a rising star.
