So the Government shut down,

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by derf

They did pass something that all military are considered essential and will continue to get paid like normal.

We will get paid our normal wage, once a budget is passed. The bill they passed just let us keep our jobs and continue working during the shutdown.

Originally Posted by Archren

On that note, the downside to being considered an essential asset is that we can't take any leave.. so the leave I had planned for the week of the 14th may get canceled, if this damn shut down is still ongoing. Which if that's the case, it means we won't be paid yet either. Which will make me a pretty unhappy camper.

Luckily, my supervisor is still allowing leave, however he's working it.
Without knowing when the next paycheck is coming, the fun is a bit dampered, but still get to carry on my plans.

[Archren]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

Luckily, my supervisor is still allowing leave, however he's working it.
Without knowing when the next paycheck is coming, the fun is a bit dampered, but still get to carry on my plans.

I guess since they decided to bring everyone back on board, my boss decided to allow me to take my leave. But yeah, I'm in the same boat, a little dampered from the unknown paycheck situation, but I think I'll be ok (expecting a Pell grant payment, hopefully.. assuming that isn't affected by this BS too ).

[fasternyou929]

You guys are a bunch of Debbie Downers! This guy found a pretty interesting silver lining to it all: http://www.roadandtrack.com/features...o-the-shutdown

[Archren]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

You guys are a bunch of Debbie Downers! This guy found a pretty interesting silver lining to it all: http://www.roadandtrack.com/features...o-the-shutdown

I think he definitely has the right idea.

[Archren]

Oh the paycheck situation - for those of you with USAA, if you have an LES showing what you're supposed to be paid mid-month, they will grant you an interest-free loan for that amount. No, it isn't ideal, I hate having to take out loans for anything (except expensive and fast toys that are likely to kill me ), but if it means keeping you from going hungry until Congress gets their shit together, it's better than nothing.

[OneSickPsycho]

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Except it wasn't Obama who shut down the government

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Except it wasn't Obama who shut down the government

The House has sent multiple funding bills to the Senate which Reid won't hold a vote on. Obama has also promised to veto at least some of them if they did reach his desk, but of course Obama has nothing to do with it.

[EpyonXero]

Originally Posted by goof2

The House has sent multiple funding bills to the Senate which Reid won't hold a vote on. Obama has also promised to veto at least some of them if they did reach his desk, but of course Obama has nothing to do with it.

Well considering the Republicans and Democrats had a deal in place months ago and the Republicans reneged Id say the Republicans chose the shutdown.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwzEpSJNaLs

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Archren

Oh the paycheck situation - for those of you with USAA, if you have an LES showing what you're supposed to be paid mid-month, they will grant you an interest-free loan for that amount. No, it isn't ideal, I hate having to take out loans for anything (except expensive and fast toys that are likely to kill me ), but if it means keeping you from going hungry until Congress gets their shit together, it's better than nothing.

We've been told by our TAG that we will actually get a paycheck on the 15th. Technically, since the 14th is a holiday, and the 12-13 is a weekend, we should see the deposit on Friday.