So, last night at the meeting, it was announced that the store was cutting people back to 4 days a week. It was unclear whether this was permanent or a one-time thing. But, when I asked my A.M. how long they'd be doing this, he said they (his bosses) never said. If one time thing, then it's just to recoup the money not-spent in Christmas bonuses because of the ice storm, and the only explanation for a permanent change of this kind is to recoup expenses due to the Obamacare mandate.

So, thank you , Obamacare. not only am I short $45 a month because I now have to buy something I don't want to buy, through my employer, but my next check will be at least $74 short, and maybe $148 short.

This means, between the two actions, my paycheck will be cut by 25%. I can't afford to lose 25% of my check. So now I'm going to have to look for a part-time job in addition to my full-time job... while a lot of other people are now going to be doing the same thing.