I am serious. Consider this story, written by Nee-sa Lossing, Daily Californian
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has caught the attention of state employees by considering a wage cut plan that would reduce salaries to the federal minimum wage in order to offset the statewide budget crisis.
State employees would receive a reduced wage of $6.55 an hour-$1.45 less than California's minimum wage-until a budget plan is passed by the state legislature. After a budget is agreed upon, those affected would be compensated for lost wages between the time the cut is made and the time the new budget is passed.
"We need to take some immediate steps to realize some cash savings," said Aaron McLear, a spokesperson for the governor. "We either need a budget, or the governor needs to exert his executive power to find ways to save money."
Should the plan go through, McLear said it will take effect in "a matter of days."
So, I won't get any pay raises, since that depends on a budget and now I will get the minimum wage. Donations welcome.
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