Deadline first, so he can continue making an income. Her insecurities will get a lot worse if both breadwinners… ain’t. Once that stress is off, he can give her the sympathy she needs.
FWIW, the vast majority of federal employees are civil service, hired for their specialized competence, not their political connections, and they just keep on keeping on whenever the White House experiences a change of party for its primary occupant. And a good thing, too! Political patronage has its place, but it doesn’t involve janitors, secretaries, foresters, surgeons, or space-launch specialists.
For some reason, most of the women of my long-term acquaintance seem to think a “crisis dump” is more important than food, water, air or paying attention while driving in traffic. (Nope, no smiley with this one)
While I sympathize with Joanie, she did submit a resignation, and she knew the incoming president was a vindictive little brat, so she should have seen it coming and had resumés out. And probably already had offers.
BE THIS GUY 8 months ago
Joanie makes a crisis out of routine change of administration.
salakfarm Premium Member 8 months ago
Joanie got it right.
fuzzbucket Premium Member 8 months ago
Deadline first, so he can continue making an income. Her insecurities will get a lot worse if both breadwinners… ain’t. Once that stress is off, he can give her the sympathy she needs.
snsurone76 8 months ago
I wonder if Nancy Pelosi felt the same way.
montymiff 8 months ago
I thought this was about all the diplomats and federal attorneys who had to hand in their resignations in 2017
Troglodyte 8 months ago
Joanie has turned into her evil twin, Moanie.
Olddog1 8 months ago
Still has a nice resume. Shouldn’t be long.
ladykat 8 months ago
Give her a hug, Rick, and then you can get back to work.
Adolf Trump 8 months ago
Never been laid off? Count yourself lucky.
The last time, I got home and the Honey knew, just by my face. No need to speak.
Retired now, that layoff pushed me into it.
Now, I get to play with my pals in the funny pages. }:-)
RobinHood 8 months ago
The same as you did Joanie, when you walked in. You had to see it coming.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 8 months ago
Joanie still looking good. But in 2023, she has put on weight.
chief tommy 8 months ago
What year was this written?
Richard S Russell Premium Member 8 months ago
FWIW, the vast majority of federal employees are civil service, hired for their specialized competence, not their political connections, and they just keep on keeping on whenever the White House experiences a change of party for its primary occupant. And a good thing, too! Political patronage has its place, but it doesn’t involve janitors, secretaries, foresters, surgeons, or space-launch specialists.
mistercatworks 8 months ago
For some reason, most of the women of my long-term acquaintance seem to think a “crisis dump” is more important than food, water, air or paying attention while driving in traffic. (Nope, no smiley with this one)
exitseven 8 months ago
Wait until Trump is re-elected.
wellis1947 Premium Member 8 months ago
He really needs to address the real question – how is the couch as a long-term alternative to “bed”…
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 8 months ago
Select which form of misery you prefer.
Even Ammosexual works more than 10 to 4 Premium Member 8 months ago
Another big Purge can be expected in about a year.
jvscanlan Premium Member 8 months ago
. . . Or you can stay married
kaffekup 8 months ago
While I sympathize with Joanie, she did submit a resignation, and she knew the incoming president was a vindictive little brat, so she should have seen it coming and had resumés out. And probably already had offers.
eddi-TBH 8 months ago
The alternation of D. and R. in the government makes employment uncertain for everyone.
Dragoncat 7 months ago
That’s exactly how I felt when I had been made redundant after 20 years of dedicated service.