Sorry to hear about your plight.

Obama actually made more before he was president. He took a wage cut.

I work my ass of in retail. I make only 7.28 an hour!

I don't get vacations. I don't have insurance. Jobs are scarce..be glad you still have one.

It is hard for us all. I can't even receive food stamps.

The states will have to find ways to cut money til it can see an increase in it's budget. Many states right now are in a financial turmoil. Millions and billions in finacial debt. Just be patient and hope that things get better. If they don't...many state jobs may be cut. It is a real possibility.

Kat

Just found out they are cutting salaries of all the State employees for the State of Delaware today starting with the new fiscal year. 8% people who have been working for the State for 30 years have not seen pay increases in the amount of 8% since they started. These people will go backwards making less than when they first started. We don't get paid all that much to begin with. Most of us scrape by, more people will be losing there home, etc.

I work my AS$ off putting through files and bailing out other sites under this crunch. I put in longer hours I don't even claim to see others Food Benefits go through as fast as I can get them through. Now I am working putting more hours for free and getting paid less for working my ass off and I won't even be able to pay the bills I have.

They are increasing the amounts we pay for health and cutting the pay for teacher, police, social workers, etc. that are dedicated to the people of this freaking state. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Without trying to sound like a complete curmudgeon here...I'm thumbing through my "What Life Owes Me" handbook and looking for "It's just not fair" chapter. Before launching into my tirade, I too hope things work out for the best with you as well. While I can understand and appreciate your position, I believe you are looking at this from a very myopic perspective. You did make the CHOICE to work for the state to begin with, correct? I would assume when you started there it was for decent to good money, decent to good benefits, and job security not being a great concern. I applaud and compliment your claimed work ethic, loyalty, and devotion to the service of the state; However, there are a few niggling questions I have. If it is as bad as you claim; In conjuction, with the unhappiness you are expressing... why are you still there? What is preventing you from moving on and achieving better? My impression of you (that I've gathered from reading your posts) that it's beneath someone like you to blame the government for the employment choices you made.

I can completely understand and share your frustration with those who "just sit on their butts at home and get paid to do nothing". I frequently ask myself the same basic question "Why am I busting my rear to achieve success when it pays (though not quite as good) not to"? The incentives to work (and do a good job) are quickly disappearing and taking the path of least resistance is looking more appealing every day.

(Concluding on a significantly lighter and facetious note) In keeping with the appealing aspects of taking the path of least resistance and still working... want to make a porno flick with me Sea? I promise the title won't be "Making ends meet"!

i had a good day.you were right

isn't this what the state has done??? not the president or congress?

OMG! I am so sorry to hear this

A major part of it is because of the Stimulus Act

The truth is when Minner took office our State had a surplus and 0.00 in deficit when Minner left Office the State had incurred a 150 million dollar deficit, now because of the Stimulus accepted by our State we now have incurred anoth 600 million deficit bringing the total deficit for the State of Delware to 750 million dollars.

just curious...why aren't the other 49 States affected by the stimulus like Del?
Does your State just rely on Fed funding too much

I found this

The collapse of the auto industry, downturns in manufacturing and the financial industry's upheaval have put Delaware's economy in a tailspin. The federal bailout and the Obama administration's stimulus package have provided some relief, but state revenues continue to fall.

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Delaware's unemployment rate jumped to its highest level in nearly 25 years in January, to 6.7 percent. Just a year earlier, the rate was 3.9 percent.



In the city of Wilmington, the unemployment rate hit a grim milestone, climbing to 10.1 percent from 6.4 percent a year earlier.

"More than most states, Delaware was exposed to cracks in the foundation of our national economy. Delaware's reliance on manufacturing and financial services made our hit particularly hard," Markell said. "This budget is as grim as the financial times we face. It pulls no punches, offers no gimmicks. It makes some tough choices, and makes them clearly.

"These cuts keep our state positioned for economic growth," he said.

Part of that growth will come in the form of six new taxes, including a hike in the personal income tax, gross-receipts tax and the corporate-franchise tax.

Most Delawareans who are not employed by the state will feel the proposed cuts when they buy cigarettes or alcohol or pay their taxes.

Two "sin" tax increases are also on the table -- raising the cigarette tax by 45 cents a pack and the alcohol tax by 50 percent.

The federal government raised its cigarette tax by $1 a pack April 1.

The plan calls for raising income taxes for people who make more than $60,000 by one percentage point, but only on money earned over $60,000. The governor's office estimates that will bring in $30 million next year and $78 million in 2011.

Spending and salary cuts will be included as amendments to the existing budget and considered by the Joint Finance Committee.

The tax increases and gambling proposals head to the General Assembly as bills in the coming weeks where lawmakers can amend the proposals and replace parts with other cuts or revenue generators.

Unlike his predecessor, Ruth Ann Minner, Markell didn't include meetings of legislative leaders in preparing his recommendations and many lawmakers, who were briefed about the proposal Wednesday, withheld comment on Thursday after the public announcement.

Sen. Anthony DeLuca, D-Varlano, said he saw no problem with the governor's approach up to this point because he had made only recommendations.

From "now on," DeLuca said, he expects to be more closely involved in the process.

In the first place the GOV of Delaware is not Minner. Its Markell.

Unlike his predecessor, Ruth Ann Minner, Markell didn't include meetings of legislative leaders in preparing his recommendations and many lawmakers, who were briefed about the proposal Wednesday, withheld comment on Thursday after the public announcement

Second of all Delaware didnt turn down any stimulus money.
And third, the Stimulus to States has not even been passed down yet.
Their problems didnt come from being sucked into costs they cant afford if the money has yet to be spent!



http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090320/NEWS02/903200365

Our state has already received their first payment.

On the stability of the state workers...well, that is on the table here as well. The state pays the state employees. If the state is hurting then the state has to make cuts. Same as any employer.

With millions of jobs lost or going down the tubes..we need to be grateful to even have a job right now.

Another thing...I don't get; is the state workers here from the trash workers to the state tax workers, the utilitiy workers and street workers...schools...what have ya...all have benefits..vacations...insurance...everytime someone farts they get a day off. Only thing is though....they get paid monthly. One big check...but monthly.

Kat

isn't this what the state has done??? not the president or congress?