Illinois Budget

[edp333 9]

I suppose some of you have heard of Illinois's new record for the state congress not setting a budget. The congress is getting paid overtime to argue over the budget and many have ignored the Governor's request for them to work on Saturdays.

Anyway, this means I will be laid off next Tuesday unless a budget is passed. I am a contract worker for a state university and we contract workers are the first to go.

Time to start networking. Any Vjers know of an IT Desk position? Preferably a position in Illinois.

[GaryC 7]

I suppose some of you have heard of Illinois's new record for the state congress not setting a budget. The congress is getting paid overtime to argue over the budget and many have ignored the Governor's request for them to work on Saturdays.

Anyway, this means I will be laid off next Tuesday unless a budget is passed. I am a contract worker for a state university and we contract workers are the first to go.

Time to start networking. Any Vjers know of an IT Desk position? Preferably a position in Illinois.

We have several in Illinois. I like the company, it treats me well.

http://www.advancedtech.com/arccms/careers-available.html

[Jasman0717 8]

California still doesn't have a budget either

[almaty 19]

it is poliitcs as usual..nothing out of the norm..every few years illinois goes through this type of sh!t

[edp333 9]

We have several in Illinois. I like the company, it treats me well.

http://www.advancedtech.com/arccms/careers-available.html

Thanks Gary. I had forgotten about ATS. Time to udate my resume with them since I gained another degree.

If all else fails, I could apply to be an ajudicator!!

[edp333 9]

it is poliitcs as usual..nothing out of the norm..every few years illinois goes through this type of sh!t

Yes, but they passed the record about a month ago. Too bad they don't take the pay away from the congress and governor first. One would be surprised at how fast they could pass a budget without pay and benefits.

[*JG* 2]

Missouri goes through this from time to time. More of a scare tactic then anything else. They usually come through at the last minute and agree to something.

[almaty 19]

it is poliitcs as usual..nothing out of the norm..every few years illinois goes through this type of sh!t

Yes, but they passed the record about a month ago. Too bad they don't take the pay away from the congress and governor first. One would be surprised at how fast they could pass a budget without pay and benefits.

that is so true...

[edp333 9]

There is more news on the budget this morning. The IL Senate and Congress has gone 70 days in overtime for a cost of $250,000 per week. The total is close to $2.5 mil.

Too bad C-SPAN puts me to sleep. I am definately in the wrong profession.

[Jasman0717 8]

it is poliitcs as usual..nothing out of the norm..every few years illinois goes through this type of sh!t

Normally, once the new fiscal year starts and a budget hasn't been approved California starts laying state employees of....or puts them on unpaid furlow but nothing so far so maybe they are writing bad checks

[almaty 19]

it is poliitcs as usual..nothing out of the norm..every few years illinois goes through this type of sh!t

Normally, once the new fiscal year starts and a budget hasn't been approved California starts laying state employees of....or puts them on unpaid furlow but nothing so far so maybe they are writing bad checks

maybe, arnuld is digging into his enormous wallet and paying

[Jasman0717 8]

it is poliitcs as usual..nothing out of the norm..every few years illinois goes through this type of sh!t

Normally, once the new fiscal year starts and a budget hasn't been approved California starts laying state employees of....or puts them on unpaid furlow but nothing so far so maybe they are writing bad checks

maybe, arnuld is digging into his enormous wallet and paying

Not that guy, he is so tight he has to screw his shoes on in the morning

[almaty 19]

it is poliitcs as usual..nothing out of the norm..every few years illinois goes through this type of sh!t

Normally, once the new fiscal year starts and a budget hasn't been approved California starts laying state employees of....or puts them on unpaid furlow but nothing so far so maybe they are writing bad checks

maybe, arnuld is digging into his enormous wallet and paying

Not that guy, he is so tight he has to screw his shoes on in the morning

he is so tight brother jim./...when arnold opens his wallet, it is like he is peeling an onion, he breaks out in tears...

[Jasman0717 8]

it is poliitcs as usual..nothing out of the norm..every few years illinois goes through this type of sh!t

Normally, once the new fiscal year starts and a budget hasn't been approved California starts laying state employees of....or puts them on unpaid furlow but nothing so far so maybe they are writing bad checks

maybe, arnuld is digging into his enormous wallet and paying

Not that guy, he is so tight he has to screw his shoes on in the morning

he is so tight brother jim./...when arnold opens his wallet, it is like he is peeling an onion, he breaks out in tears...

Thats a new one for me

[edp333 9]

Update. I was laid off on Tuesday, then got a job offer for $9.50 an hour on Wendesday. On Thursday I get a phone call asking me if I am still interested in the Graduate Assistantship (GA) I applied for this spring. Next, I get an email the same day asking if I am interested in a different GA position. When it rains it poors!!

I wonder if I will get a W2 form for all the tuition the college will pay for my GA? It won't be long before I should have a piece of paper to prove I'm an educated idiot.

I have not heard from ATS, but since it is raining I will probably get a call for an interview for the positon I applied for in Peoria. Thanks again Gary.