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Hitting real close to home there.... Where I live they just axed an assload of auto jobs, and another assload of companys in turn are announcing assloads of layoffs. Earlier this evening, I had a talk with my business partner in construction, and we are also being forced to look into making cuts due to all the layoffs and lost jobs in the area.

Because I am part owner, I of course make money if I go to work or not, but when I do actually go I make around an extra $15 - $30 per hour depending on the job. My partner has 2 children, so he goes every day but lately i've been going less and less because of the obviousness of the situation. We employ a small crew of 8 guys, and I dont want any of them to have to stay home cause we cant pay them. Now because of the economy, the layoffs, and the lowest new construction rate ever, I have to make the decision of either staying home and losing the hourly, plus the both of us will have to kiss bye-bye to a small portion of our 50% or we can lay off two of our crew members.

Big time ceo's should have no problem taking a paycut if a little shit like me can suck it up so two good guys can keep their jobs.......Maybe its because I know all the guys on the crew personally and I dont want to upset them or see them struggle, but damn........

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