Originally Posted by
Slice
Some of us are trying for the mil leave angle. I live in the DC area(long before UPS), I can't afford a 3 year paycut at 50% pay. I'd rather take my chances elsewhere till recall to find a job that pays >60K per yr. The more I think about it, the more uncomfortable I am with a new precedent between us and the company we may be setting...
Finally a voice of reason--or at least a great point. If the only way to stave off furloughs is by working for half pay, this job is not worth having! At least in a furlough you can seek full time pay. Half pay is not a viable option as a primary means of cost reduction.