Ted Rall for August 08, 2009
Transcript:
People who get laid off become pooper. (Woman: This morning, Linda Waters lost her job at petrochem. This afternoon: The rebuilding of her career begins!) 20 years later, victims of a layoff still aren't earning anything close to their old salary. (Woman: It took time, but Linda Waters is happy. She has a new job!) And if they do find a new job, former layoff victims are more likely to get laid off again. (Woman: This morning, she lost her new job at Conglotox. This afternoon: The re-rebuilding of her career begins!) Then they die. (Woman: And now, the reincarnation begins.) (Man: You're pre-fired, kid.)
Looks like Chirpy McNewslady kept her position through thick-&-thin. Feh.