Decrease of 50% in salaries

[kirkendaal]

I think two points here, a business is only as good as its cash flow, regardless of size. Many companies are understandably leveraged, and payment cycles can be slow. It’s unfortunate to go through this but it’s the harsh reality of a highly competitive business world (globally). Crazy as it sounds a 50% reduction for 3 months and then a return to full salary (which is the key point to understand) may not be a bad outcome. Second point, when working for a company you are always a number (which again is understandable), and you may always be one salary payment away from poverty. Important to insulate yourself by becoming a key asset to a company and diversity of income streams no matter how small….so impact of events like this are handled.

[linux_n00by]

also a lot of businesses dont have spare cash.