I am lucky--still getting paid during this difficult time
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (119523)
United States
March 19, 2020 12:37pm CST
I am a salaried employee. I am able to do my job online. . . though we are all still figuring this out for the first time. Because I can teach online the days count as actual school days and as "working". I am still going to earn my full pay on the regular schedule.
So many people are being furloughed and missing out on their paychecks during this time period. Not everyone has a huge savings account to get them through the next couple of months while many businesses are closed and people are self-distancing.
We will see what the government does to help those who are struggling during this trying time. I just feel fortunate that I don't have to worry about money for the time being.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Mar 20
Maybe this will teach people to save for that rainy day and be more financially diligent. That rainy day has arrived.
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@Michellekidwell (29393)
• Sonora, California
19 Mar 20
Unfortunately not everyone can, the majority of my money goes on rent, utilities and food, thankfully I do have plenty of food, but I was by no means financially prepared for this, and really couldn’t be but I know others have it so much worse so I count myself as blessed!
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
20 Mar 20
I'm glad you are getting paid. Too many people live from paycheck to paycheck and will be financially strapped during this time.
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@Michellekidwell (29393)
• Sonora, California
19 Mar 20
So glad you are still getting paid through this...
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