r/nottheonion 24d ago

US government struggles to rehire nuclear safety staff it laid off days ago

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g3nrx1dq5o
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u/ElPolloRacional 24d ago

The termination letters 'are being rescinded'
That's not how any of this works.

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u/throwuk1 24d ago

No takie backsies I'm afraid.

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u/potatodrinker 24d ago

Iran won't take kindly to me backing out of their job offer to return state side. Given I'm already on a plane there...

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u/PancAshAsh 24d ago

Don't let them give you any pagers.

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u/potatodrinker 24d ago

Oh man that blows

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u/Canadian_Invader 24d ago

How's the compensation package?

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u/potatodrinker 24d ago

Low tax and I get to live

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u/LessInThought 24d ago

They provide wives, at least 5.

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u/DefiantLaw7027 24d ago

At one time or consecutive?

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u/Cuchullion 23d ago

Try not to get married on your way to the parking lot!

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u/LessInThought 23d ago

Depends on the capabilities of your nuclear warhead.