furloughded

The drinking that ensues as a result of the depression created when state employees are sent home for monthly mandated days off without pay. Said drinking results in a condition known as being “furloughded” and brings with it temporary numbness and a feeling of euphoria. This condition is common in California and Washington State, other states are expected to follow.

Greg: You doin' anything today?

James: Naw, man. They made me take the day off without pay cuz of budget cuts. I got a fifth of Jack and a case of Rolling Rock. I'm gonna get furloughded.

Greg: I'm in!!!

furloughded by Bructus January 14, 2011

Furloughtude 

The unique attitude developed by federal workers once they’ve been notified that they will be furloughed, due to government sequester.

Given that furloughed employees are forced to take one-day/week unpaid leave, those afflicted with furloughtude care 80% as much about their job as they did before the furlough.

Typically, those stricken with furloughtude develop the malady because they have been told that the nature of their work is considered ‘non-essential’.

The director has a serious case of furloughtude.

Furloughtude by DCliving March 8, 2013