Anyone else feeling the effects of the recession at work?

I went to get my check today, and found out that my LTC is majorly cutting hours, and doing away with incentive programs such as the on-call program and the weekend option program. However, they just hired 13 new uncertified aides (my facility pays for the classes and tests for all of them). I feel like I'm getting screwed here. I have put in 6 long years at this facility and was utilizing the weekend option program, so that I could focus on my kids and nursing school. Now that's down the tubes.

I have a full class load this fall so working an extra day isn't an option. So I'm basically going to learn how to live off of $130 a week, while recieving no public assistance. I realize that Baylor Programs are a suck hole money wise for a facility but I wish I had recieved more notice that the program was cut (was told today that starting Saturday, no more baylor pay). I feel so stressed about how I'm going to juggle this and nursing school. I know I'm probable coming off as spoiled, but I put in 5 1/2 years of 6 day weeks at this place, and I'm not trying to get out of work. I really just have no hours left in my day to work anymore!

Is anyone else feeling the pinch at their Jobs? What are you guys doing to handle it? Responses are greatly appreciated!