mo4ch:>US Coast Guard tells employees to babysit & hold garage sales to survive government shutdown | Mo4ch News

The cash-strapped US Coast Guard has quietly removed a “tip sheet” it had posted on its website suggesting that employees hold garage sales, babysit, or take up other odd jobs to make ends meet during the government shutdown.The memo advised employees to “be creative” and offered some rather patronizing suggestions to make quick cash: “offer to watch children, walk pets or house-sit,” “turn your hobby into income,” even “have a garage sale – clean out your attic, basement, and closets at the same time.” The more adventurous could even “become a mystery shopper. Retailers are desperate to check how their in-store customer service is and will employ you to shop and rate their service.”“While it may be uncomfortable to deal with the hard facts, it’s best to avoid the ‘hide your head in the sand’ reaction,” the tip sheet sagely advised. “Stay in charge of the situation by getting a clear understanding of what’s happening.”The pamphlet was removed after the Washington Post linked to it; se…