Official Government Shutdown 2023 Thread

[Anonymous]

What do we think the odds are of a shutdown?

My goal would be to have a staycation - gym, relax, TV, and unwind. What about you?

[Anonymous]

I could use another month off.

[Anonymous]

I think it is likely, either on October 1st or later in the fall, and I hate it because I am excepted and would work very hard for delayed pay.

[Anonymous]

Question for those who have been there: if you are non-essential, do they take your laptop away? DH is a workaholic and if they don’t physically take his computer, he will be working anyway.

But he also has a to-do list (that he created) for if there is a shut down. I don’t want to be in a situation where he’s non-essential, works anyway during the day, and then our evenings are spent in chaos as he tries to tackle his to-do list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Question for those who have been there: if you are non-essential, do they take your laptop away? DH is a workaholic and if they don’t physically take his computer, he will be working anyway.

But he also has a to-do list (that he created) for if there is a shut down. I don’t want to be in a situation where he’s non-essential, works anyway during the day, and then our evenings are spent in chaos as he tries to tackle his to-do list.

No, they don't take your laptop away but it is technically a felony to violate the Anti-Deficiency Act by working during a shutdown unless you are identified as an essential worker. Questionable whether this is actually enforced but your DH should follow the instructions from his agency as he could be disciplined or fired for disobeying.

[Anonymous]

Chance of a shutdown lessening each day. Conservatives/freedom caucus overcorrected. Senate is pretty unified against. McCarthy will throw a bone to freedom caucus by opening a fake impeachment inquiry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question for those who have been there: if you are non-essential, do they take your laptop away? DH is a workaholic and if they don’t physically take his computer, he will be working anyway.

But he also has a to-do list (that he created) for if there is a shut down. I don’t want to be in a situation where he’s non-essential, works anyway during the day, and then our evenings are spent in chaos as he tries to tackle his to-do list.

No, they don't take your laptop away but it is technically a felony to violate the Anti-Deficiency Act by working during a shutdown unless you are identified as an essential worker. Questionable whether this is actually enforced but your DH should follow the instructions from his agency as he could be disciplined or fired for disobeying.

+1 don't work unless you're designated essential. That's very dumb.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question for those who have been there: if you are non-essential, do they take your laptop away? DH is a workaholic and if they don’t physically take his computer, he will be working anyway.

But he also has a to-do list (that he created) for if there is a shut down. I don’t want to be in a situation where he’s non-essential, works anyway during the day, and then our evenings are spent in chaos as he tries to tackle his to-do list.

No, they don't take your laptop away but it is technically a felony to violate the Anti-Deficiency Act by working during a shutdown unless you are identified as an essential worker. Questionable whether this is actually enforced but your DH should follow the instructions from his agency as he could be disciplined or fired for disobeying.

This. Last time around we were told to turn off our computers and not use them under any circumstances unless we were essential

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question for those who have been there: if you are non-essential, do they take your laptop away? DH is a workaholic and if they don’t physically take his computer, he will be working anyway.

But he also has a to-do list (that he created) for if there is a shut down. I don’t want to be in a situation where he’s non-essential, works anyway during the day, and then our evenings are spent in chaos as he tries to tackle his to-do list.

No, they don't take your laptop away but it is technically a felony to violate the Anti-Deficiency Act by working during a shutdown unless you are identified as an essential worker. Questionable whether this is actually enforced but your DH should follow the instructions from his agency as he could be disciplined or fired for disobeying.

+1 don't work unless you're designated essential. That's very dumb.

+2, with particular emphasis on IT'S A FELONY

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question for those who have been there: if you are non-essential, do they take your laptop away? DH is a workaholic and if they don’t physically take his computer, he will be working anyway.

But he also has a to-do list (that he created) for if there is a shut down. I don’t want to be in a situation where he’s non-essential, works anyway during the day, and then our evenings are spent in chaos as he tries to tackle his to-do list.

No, they don't take your laptop away but it is technically a felony to violate the Anti-Deficiency Act by working during a shutdown unless you are identified as an essential worker. Questionable whether this is actually enforced but your DH should follow the instructions from his agency as he could be disciplined or fired for disobeying.

+1 don't work unless you're designated essential. That's very dumb.

+1 My agency got very serious about this.

However, I don't expect a shutdown at all.

[Anonymous]

Me neither. Too close to the election.

Somehow, the republicans are doing well, and they do not want to blow that.

I will be on vacation when this all goes down. My LTC care insurance, health insurance etc better continue to get paid!

[Anonymous]

I'm on the fence. I think the freedom caucus is getting backed into a corner and they are very aware that they are losing every fight they pick. I could see them either forcing a shutdown or taking down McCarthy out of spite

[Anonymous]

2-3 weeks.

[Anonymous]

I'll go to the movies with my shutdown friend.

[Anonymous]

my agency has always used carry over funds to continue working. even during shut-downs we always had to report. i suspect the same this time.