The boss sent out an email today saying that there is a company-wide hiring freeze. He also says that until our sales and revenue numbers go up, there will be no raises or bonuses.

That really sucks, because I was promised a big raise this year and that is part of the reason that I took this job instead of a different one. I was counting on the raise to make my salary competitive and give me the things I need at home. I don’t know if things will even turn around this year at all. Obama hasn’t done much of anything yet and I’m sick of not having any money.