The Essential Non-Essential Spouse
As many know, Shana is a non-essential state employee and so has been laid off with the recent Minnesota state government shut-down. Friday was her first official day of unemployment, but as Friday is her usual day off, it passed unnoticed – for the most part.
With the 4th of July holiday, Tuesday marked Shana’s first official day away from work as a laid off employee. Upon returning from the cabin, she got right to work – around the house. When the kids and I returned from Oz rehearsal Tuesday night at 10:00 p.m., there was furniture to move. She had been working and cleaning in the family room – and had done everything she could on her own. It was up to the Dude and I to lend a helping hand on a few pieces of heavy furniture.
I’m not sure what all the future holds for the non-essential, essential spouse. She’s talked about more furniture re-arrangement, clutter control, and some painting as well. If it wasn’t for the lost income, this shut-down may turn out to have a positive impact on the household.
As I tell her - you may not be essential to the state of Minnesota, but you're still essential to me and the kids.
With the 4th of July holiday, Tuesday marked Shana’s first official day away from work as a laid off employee. Upon returning from the cabin, she got right to work – around the house. When the kids and I returned from Oz rehearsal Tuesday night at 10:00 p.m., there was furniture to move. She had been working and cleaning in the family room – and had done everything she could on her own. It was up to the Dude and I to lend a helping hand on a few pieces of heavy furniture.
I’m not sure what all the future holds for the non-essential, essential spouse. She’s talked about more furniture re-arrangement, clutter control, and some painting as well. If it wasn’t for the lost income, this shut-down may turn out to have a positive impact on the household.
As I tell her - you may not be essential to the state of Minnesota, but you're still essential to me and the kids.
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