U.S. — According to sources, federal employees are eager for the government shutdown to end so they can go back to work and get some real rest.
"Vacation is nice, but I'm always tired at the end of it and feel like I need a vacation from my vacation, you know?" said Dan Patrick, an auditor for the IRS. "I miss sleeping in my cubicle while doing nothing of note for the American people and collecting a big fat check."
According to sources, all but the most essential federal employees have been sent home without pay as a result of the government shutdown, which means they're now living in an environment where people expect something from them.
"It's such hard work being with my family," admitted Federal employee Henry Nameth. "How can people stand doing useful and helpful things all the ti