You know the recession is getting really bad when Sesame Street's producer has to have a lay off. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit producer of "Sesame Street" and other kids' programs, has decided to downsize 20% of their workforce. If you think finding a job is difficult in your profession, you should try it when your previous experience is as a costumed character.
Recession hits Sesame Street: Sesame Workshop announces layoffs
Associated Press
NEW YORK -- The crisis on Wall Street is plaguing Sesame Street.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit producer of "Sesame Street" and other kids' programs, is cutting about one-fifth of its work force because of the economic downturn.
The New York-based company said Wednesday that it's eliminating 67 of 355 staff positions.
Declaring it is "not immune to the unprecedented challenges of today's economic environment," the company pronounced a need "to operate with fewer resources in order to achieve our strategic priorities." (excerpt) read more at dailyhearald.com
No!!!! Not Big Bird. This is all Obama's fault. He failed to bailout costumed characters.
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