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Published on Feb 21, 2014 by ReasonTV

The new health care law shakes up Remy’s employment situation.

Approx. 1:50 minutes.

Written and performed by Remy. Musical Arrangement by Ben Karlstrom. Video by Meredith Bragg.

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LYRICS:
Wake up in the morning ten minutes late, I
hit the snooze like a Chris Brown date I
brush all my teeth, I’m driving, and I’m on my way
But I’m floored when I walk into the joint I’m
more confused than Joe Namath with a coin my
boss’ memo says starting today

I’m working 1 to 5
My hours keep on falling
Now I’m not full-time
All the creditors keep calling
Said I could keep my plan
I’m no longer a believer
My new deductible’s so high
you’d think its dad was Jeremy Bieber

Working 1 to 5
Not trying to be controversial
it’s just I’m home and I’m
watching J.G. Wentworth commercials
Say goodbye full time
and hello to under-employment
Because I’m working fewer hours
than a Flappy Bird high score

Working 1 to 5
I’m no longer out there toiling
My work schedule
is less complete than a Sochi toilet
Oh the New York Times
assures me that it’s liberating
from what it isn’t clear I guess
employment compensation

Working 1 to 5
Insecure and broke that’s right
Working 1 to 5
Like the Obamacare website
Working 1 to 5
It’s just a simple task
It’s like they drilled the Keystone XL pipeline
directly up my…

Tags: Open thread, underemployment

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