It's Not Just Bankers That Have It Rough ...

With well-publicized criticism over excesses such as private jets, bonuses bigger than the losses of the 30's, and global stock markets tanking, it seems another sector has been overlooked for suffering from the financial meltdown. That is the financial sectors' girlfriends and wives. DABA (Dating A Banker Anonymous) has blogged all about their sacrifices from giving up their personal trainers, business (vacation) meetings, their trophy table at their top restaurants (learning to cook?), surviving without their quarterly Jimmy Choo .... and the added difficulties in the bedroom or (shudder) finding themselves on the street. The (humorous) horrors! Will life ever be the same for these unfortunate few?

"Are you or someone you love dating a banker? If so, we are here to support you through these difficult times. Dating A Banker Anonymous (DABA) is a safe place where women can come together – free from the scrutiny of feminists– and share their tearful tales of how the mortgage meltdown has affected their relationships."

Los Angeles Times has added a transcript of a very possible conversation between husband and wife discussing Obama's pay caps: "Give up the yacht AND the personal trainer?"

WIFE: What kind of a pay cut are you talking about?

CEO: Brace yourself. It's $500,000.

WIFE: Well, that's harsh, and Obama must not have any idea how hard you work. But I think we can get by on $10.5 million a year.

CEO: No, you don't get it. My pay would be $500,000. That's it. Honey? Honey, are you there?

WIFE: Yes, I'm here. I'm breathing into a paper sack.

... and some people thought we wouldn't have anything to make fun of after Bush left. Hah!