Recession: the best thing to ever happen to some people Options

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Boss, why didn't I get the promotion you promised me 4 months ago!
Well, you know son, we're in a recession right now; times are tough and our budget has already been cut in half

Supervisor Smith, why are we no longer allowed to park in the company's parking lot when all the managers still can?
Well, you know son, we're in a recession right now and so we'd like you to save on gas, which is why we're asking that you drive less and instead park in that public parking lot on the other side of town and walk the rest of the way

Dad, I need to pay my college tuition fees; I'm already 3 months late and they've threatened to kick me out!
Well, son, we're in a recession right now and I'm tight for cash; book smarts isn't everything, you know

Mom, did you actually wash these socks because they still stink!
Well, you know son, we're in a recession right now; water and laundry detergent cost money

Honey, this chicken that you cooked for me is raw! Are you sure you even cooked it at all!
Well, you know love, we're in a recession right now; we can't eat as lavishly as we used to