a first in a lifetime for me....I have been "furloughed". I have always had steady employment since my early teens, though high school, worked my way through college and have never been laid off before or had a lapse in employment. Hopefully it's relatively short term while our politicos duke it out. I am a DOD civilian employee.

Mixed emotions for me. I will ride it out, not a big deal financially, I have reserves and can find temporary work if needed with a few well placed phone calls.

Kind of good timing in a sense as my wife is recovering from a major surgery and I can now stay home with her and help with her recovery rather than having an in house hired care giver. I will still use the loving angel care giver as needed but its nice to be home with her.