What Christmas Spirit? Budget Cuts & Holiday Blues

Okay, it's that time, and there's no gentle way to put it, so here goes: As some have heard, budget restructuring has resulted in cutbacks at most of the Gawker Media sites. Including this one.

What this means:

Beginning in January, some staffers will be working on shortened schedules, and another, intern-turned-editorial assistant, Maria-Mercedes, will be moving onto greener pastures altogether. In addition, Hortense, our commenter moderator/weekender will be working only 1/2 days on the weekends, and editor Jessica Grose is moving to a new gig at Slate after the 29th. The result: Fewer posts — Crappy Hour, I'm sad to say, is being discontinued after January 2 — and much sadness all around.

In addition, the site will be on a holiday schedule the week of the 22nd, with fewer staff — Dodai, for one, is leaving for a much deserved 2+ week vacation this Wednesday the 17th — a shortened posting day (Dec. 24) and one dark day (Dec. 25). The following week, we'll be working a half day on the 31st and taking January 1st off altogether. We will be utilizing a few of our contributors and interns to help fill in for those taking vacation.

Please extend your best wishes to everyone affected.

Send an email to Anna Holmes, the author of this post, at anna@jezebel.com.

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