I Hate The American Government

My husband's job just sent him to China for three weeks. He travels often, so that isn't odd. However, he happens to be part of the federal workforce. You know, one of the people who are considered essential but are forced to work for free? We have already missed two weeks of pay, and it doesn't look like that will change anything soon. Of course, the government obviously isn't directly funding his trip; he has to put it on his government credit card. Now Congress, in its infinite wisdom, actually put the credit card in his name and WE are responsible for paying it off every month. So, are we now required to pay thousands of dollars in addition to working for free?

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SatanBurger · 36-40, F

I think it's terrible that happened to you, I don't get why a president has that much power to shut down a Government, I believe that power should be minimized greatly.

updown2020 · 61-69, M

@SatanBurger Well this all can be stopped by Mr Mitch if he would call for a vote. to have the government go back to work it would vote to go back to work.

Laifu · 46-50, F

@SatanBurger agreed.

updown2020 · 61-69, M

@Laifu And if the credit card is in your husband name why does it have to be a government one can he not just use his personal credit card? Seeing he has to pay for it anyways and submit the receipt to be paid back.

Laifu · 46-50, F

@updown2020 It doesn't work that way. No, it doesn't always make sense. I have learned not to ask questions. There is also the fact that paying for airfare and the cost of spending a month in Japan or China or wherever he is at the moment, costs a lot of money.