I have a State job with ten years under my belt, so I don’t fear a layoff. However, I am currently furloughed two days a month, which equates to an almost 10% pay cut. I have two house payments (I receive rental income), an apartment, and two cars (I’m separated from my wife). If they implement a third (or even fifth!) furlough day, I will have to start giving up possessions, such as my car, maybe rent a room from someone, instead of my apartment, etc.
In recent years, I have placed much less emphasis on material wealth, and I could live on less if it comes to that. I’d be happy in a cabin in the woods, as long as I had Internet access so I could work (and Fluther!).
I just came from my third yoga session today. I am so calm, it feels as though nothing could phase me right now. :-)