Even worse. Govt employees don’t get paid, threatening rent, mortgages and more, but will get $ retroactively when the govt reopens. Contractors— like the guards at desks at bldgs, the cleaning crews, etc— will not be reimbursed. The pain, at the holidays, is horrible and unconscionable
If a government shutdown occurs. Active duty doesn’t get paid (banks and non-profits have stepped up during these times). Commissaries close (except overseas). Post and base services are closed/limited. It impacts planning, coordination, recruiting, retention, training events etc