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[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 18 points 2 weeks ago

news flash buffy, rn they aren't getting paid to come to work, either. So why would they continue to come to work?

[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 18 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

"We'll solve this worker shortage by firing highly trained professionals"

Outstanding move.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm sure they're trying to copy Reagan's move.

[–] rainwall@piefed.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

Shit was wildly strained already. Reagan's move ain't gonna do it here.

[–] belated_frog_pants@beehaw.org 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Its cold and flu season dumb fuck

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 6 points 2 weeks ago

Let's not forget that Covid isn't gone. Plus RSV. Mono seems to be an issue of late as well locally (even before the college kids got back).

[–] TehPers@beehaw.org 9 points 2 weeks ago

If they get fired, will they get severence? Because that sounds like a great opportunity to me.

[–] ianhclark510@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I’m lost, so those Air Traffic Controllers would be getting paid when they show up to work, by whom?

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 1 points 1 week ago

Muffy is gonna pay em in kisses