Anyone get telework approved at SEC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of you at the SEC seem dangerously out of touch with the current political reality. To believe that DT is indifferent to telework—or that he doesn’t raise it directly with nominees before their confirmation—is simply naïve. This is someone who views himself as a CEO-president and has made it clear through executive action that he wants federal employees back in the office. His motivation isn’t just policy-driven—it’s punitive, aimed at dismantling what he perceives as bureaucratic resistance, whether at the SEC (the largest market regulator in the world) or the smallest agency in government.

Let’s also not forget: every independent agency had their rulemaking authority pulled in February, and OMB issued detailed implementation guidance just last week. If they’re going to assert that level of control over regulatory independence, what makes anyone think they wouldn’t aggressively enforce telework restrictions? To suggest that TW would be off-limits, that MU could refuse to implement without consequences, or that PA would be willing to stake their position over this issue, is disconnected from the current environment.

It’s time to face facts. This isn’t speculative. It’s strategic, it’s deliberate, and it’s already happening. Wake up!

Very well said!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of you at the SEC seem dangerously out of touch with the current political reality. To believe that DT is indifferent to telework—or that he doesn’t raise it directly with nominees before their confirmation—is simply naïve. This is someone who views himself as a CEO-president and has made it clear through executive action that he wants federal employees back in the office. His motivation isn’t just policy-driven—it’s punitive, aimed at dismantling what he perceives as bureaucratic resistance, whether at the SEC (the largest market regulator in the world) or the smallest agency in government.

Let’s also not forget: every independent agency had their rulemaking authority pulled in February, and OMB issued detailed implementation guidance just last week. If they’re going to assert that level of control over regulatory independence, what makes anyone think they wouldn’t aggressively enforce telework restrictions? To suggest that TW would be off-limits, that MU could refuse to implement without consequences, or that PA would be willing to stake their position over this issue, is disconnected from the current environment.

It’s time to face facts. This isn’t speculative. It’s strategic, it’s deliberate, and it’s already happening. Wake up!

Only question is when will it end? When will one or two days of telework be back? I know no one can answer the question but I cannot do this until I retire (which is far off — maybe ten years). DH travels a lot for work. I need a flexible schedule. I cannot be alone in this. At some point I will start looking for another job. Shame but they don’t care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of you at the SEC seem dangerously out of touch with the current political reality. To believe that DT is indifferent to telework—or that he doesn’t raise it directly with nominees before their confirmation—is simply naïve. This is someone who views himself as a CEO-president and has made it clear through executive action that he wants federal employees back in the office. His motivation isn’t just policy-driven—it’s punitive, aimed at dismantling what he perceives as bureaucratic resistance, whether at the SEC (the largest market regulator in the world) or the smallest agency in government.

Let’s also not forget: every independent agency had their rulemaking authority pulled in February, and OMB issued detailed implementation guidance just last week. If they’re going to assert that level of control over regulatory independence, what makes anyone think they wouldn’t aggressively enforce telework restrictions? To suggest that TW would be off-limits, that MU could refuse to implement without consequences, or that PA would be willing to stake their position over this issue, is disconnected from the current environment.

It’s time to face facts. This isn’t speculative. It’s strategic, it’s deliberate, and it’s already happening. Wake up!

If only there were a previous administration to compare to, to assess his true views on TW.

If the agency had gone back to the TW policy of 2017-2019, you’re saying DT would attack that as unacceptable and awful and would fire people over it? Interesting. Perhaps you’re the one who needs to wake up.

(No doubt he wants RTO. But that doesn’t mean a totally inflexible 5 days a week, which almost zero professional entities impose.).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of you at the SEC seem dangerously out of touch with the current political reality. To believe that DT is indifferent to telework—or that he doesn’t raise it directly with nominees before their confirmation—is simply naïve. This is someone who views himself as a CEO-president and has made it clear through executive action that he wants federal employees back in the office. His motivation isn’t just policy-driven—it’s punitive, aimed at dismantling what he perceives as bureaucratic resistance, whether at the SEC (the largest market regulator in the world) or the smallest agency in government.

Let’s also not forget: every independent agency had their rulemaking authority pulled in February, and OMB issued detailed implementation guidance just last week. If they’re going to assert that level of control over regulatory independence, what makes anyone think they wouldn’t aggressively enforce telework restrictions? To suggest that TW would be off-limits, that MU could refuse to implement without consequences, or that PA would be willing to stake their position over this issue, is disconnected from the current environment.

It’s time to face facts. This isn’t speculative. It’s strategic, it’s deliberate, and it’s already happening. Wake up!

lol. Cramming everyone into the office 5x a week likely increases the likelihood of “bureaucratic resistance” compared to allowing people to disperse and work in their little cocoons.

[Anonymous]

The new chairman is good on many levels but he’s definitely anti-telework. He’s very old school in that regard. So unless the union wins in arbitration we are likely not see our telework come back. For those who want guidance are you insane? Putting things in writing would make things even worse. Now is the time to lay low and shut up. We are actually much better off than other agencies. Look at the CFTC. Their Chairman is a nut job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The new chairman is good on many levels but he’s definitely anti-telework. He’s very old school in that regard. So unless the union wins in arbitration we are likely not see our telework come back. For those who want guidance are you insane? Putting things in writing would make things even worse. Now is the time to lay low and shut up. We are actually much better off than other agencies. Look at the CFTC. Their Chairman is a nut job.

I’m confused. Is he anti telework or anti FORMAL/transparent telework? Sounds like you’re saying the latter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of you at the SEC seem dangerously out of touch with the current political reality. To believe that DT is indifferent to telework—or that he doesn’t raise it directly with nominees before their confirmation—is simply naïve. This is someone who views himself as a CEO-president and has made it clear through executive action that he wants federal employees back in the office. His motivation isn’t just policy-driven—it’s punitive, aimed at dismantling what he perceives as bureaucratic resistance, whether at the SEC (the largest market regulator in the world) or the smallest agency in government.

Let’s also not forget: every independent agency had their rulemaking authority pulled in February, and OMB issued detailed implementation guidance just last week. If they’re going to assert that level of control over regulatory independence, what makes anyone think they wouldn’t aggressively enforce telework restrictions? To suggest that TW would be off-limits, that MU could refuse to implement without consequences, or that PA would be willing to stake their position over this issue, is disconnected from the current environment.

It’s time to face facts. This isn’t speculative. It’s strategic, it’s deliberate, and it’s already happening. Wake up!

Only question is when will it end? When will one or two days of telework be back? I know no one can answer the question but I cannot do this until I retire (which is far off — maybe ten years). DH travels a lot for work. I need a flexible schedule. I cannot be alone in this. At some point I will start looking for another job. Shame but they don’t care.

The queries on here are delusional. As another said, wake up. This is reality. How it is and how it’s going to be—until govt is whittled down to something unrecognizable. The old days aren’t coming back—ever—that means infinity.

You voted this way likely so live with the mess you created thinking you knew better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of you at the SEC seem dangerously out of touch with the current political reality. To believe that DT is indifferent to telework—or that he doesn’t raise it directly with nominees before their confirmation—is simply naïve. This is someone who views himself as a CEO-president and has made it clear through executive action that he wants federal employees back in the office. His motivation isn’t just policy-driven—it’s punitive, aimed at dismantling what he perceives as bureaucratic resistance, whether at the SEC (the largest market regulator in the world) or the smallest agency in government.

Let’s also not forget: every independent agency had their rulemaking authority pulled in February, and OMB issued detailed implementation guidance just last week. If they’re going to assert that level of control over regulatory independence, what makes anyone think they wouldn’t aggressively enforce telework restrictions? To suggest that TW would be off-limits, that MU could refuse to implement without consequences, or that PA would be willing to stake their position over this issue, is disconnected from the current environment.

It’s time to face facts. This isn’t speculative. It’s strategic, it’s deliberate, and it’s already happening. Wake up!

Only question is when will it end? When will one or two days of telework be back? I know no one can answer the question but I cannot do this until I retire (which is far off — maybe ten years). DH travels a lot for work. I need a flexible schedule. I cannot be alone in this. At some point I will start looking for another job. Shame but they don’t care.

The queries on here are delusional. As another said, wake up. This is reality. How it is and how it’s going to be—until govt is whittled down to something unrecognizable. The old days aren’t coming back—ever—that means infinity.

You voted this way likely so live with the mess you created thinking you knew better.

Very high chance this doesn’t continue forever. Anything can change it including a pandemic or banking crisis.

[Anonymous]

A friend at state dept was put on admin leave 3 weeks ago and was told their last day is Friday. Figure it out and go to work if you have to. Try looking with the many thousands of others who are looking now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of you at the SEC seem dangerously out of touch with the current political reality. To believe that DT is indifferent to telework—or that he doesn’t raise it directly with nominees before their confirmation—is simply naïve. This is someone who views himself as a CEO-president and has made it clear through executive action that he wants federal employees back in the office. His motivation isn’t just policy-driven—it’s punitive, aimed at dismantling what he perceives as bureaucratic resistance, whether at the SEC (the largest market regulator in the world) or the smallest agency in government.

Let’s also not forget: every independent agency had their rulemaking authority pulled in February, and OMB issued detailed implementation guidance just last week. If they’re going to assert that level of control over regulatory independence, what makes anyone think they wouldn’t aggressively enforce telework restrictions? To suggest that TW would be off-limits, that MU could refuse to implement without consequences, or that PA would be willing to stake their position over this issue, is disconnected from the current environment.

It’s time to face facts. This isn’t speculative. It’s strategic, it’s deliberate, and it’s already happening. Wake up!

Only question is when will it end? When will one or two days of telework be back? I know no one can answer the question but I cannot do this until I retire (which is far off — maybe ten years). DH travels a lot for work. I need a flexible schedule. I cannot be alone in this. At some point I will start looking for another job. Shame but they don’t care.

The queries on here are delusional. As another said, wake up. This is reality. How it is and how it’s going to be—until govt is whittled down to something unrecognizable. The old days aren’t coming back—ever—that means infinity.

You voted this way likely so live with the mess you created thinking you knew better.

Very high chance this doesn’t continue forever. Anything can change it including a pandemic or banking crisis.

Yes it could shapeshift or get worse. And happy days for the majority aren’t what is next.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A friend at state dept was put on admin leave 3 weeks ago and was told their last day is Friday. Figure it out and go to work if you have to. Try looking with the many thousands of others who are looking now.

+ 1- parents need to figure out how to manage their families and get help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of you at the SEC seem dangerously out of touch with the current political reality. To believe that DT is indifferent to telework—or that he doesn’t raise it directly with nominees before their confirmation—is simply naïve. This is someone who views himself as a CEO-president and has made it clear through executive action that he wants federal employees back in the office. His motivation isn’t just policy-driven—it’s punitive, aimed at dismantling what he perceives as bureaucratic resistance, whether at the SEC (the largest market regulator in the world) or the smallest agency in government.

Let’s also not forget: every independent agency had their rulemaking authority pulled in February, and OMB issued detailed implementation guidance just last week. If they’re going to assert that level of control over regulatory independence, what makes anyone think they wouldn’t aggressively enforce telework restrictions? To suggest that TW would be off-limits, that MU could refuse to implement without consequences, or that PA would be willing to stake their position over this issue, is disconnected from the current environment.

It’s time to face facts. This isn’t speculative. It’s strategic, it’s deliberate, and it’s already happening. Wake up!

If only there were a previous administration to compare to, to assess his true views on TW.

If the agency had gone back to the TW policy of 2017-2019, you’re saying DT would attack that as unacceptable and awful and would fire people over it? Interesting. Perhaps you’re the one who needs to wake up.

(No doubt he wants RTO. But that doesn’t mean a totally inflexible 5 days a week, which almost zero professional entities impose.).

Yes, I suggest we ask him why he signed the RTO order, especially considering that his stance on the matter between 2017 and 2019 was notably different. Great idea! We should also anticipate that MU and PA will point out this inconsistency in his position. It’s surprising that he would change his mind so drastically. How dare he?!

Given that some of you are among the highest-paid attorneys in the federal service, it's disappointing how impractical some of your reasoning skills appear.

[Anonymous]

Imagine if a reporter comes across 25 pages of SEC employees whining about telework privileges ... given their pay scale ... and given the environment ... and given that every agency head has handled this issue the same way ... while every other agency and its employees are sucking it up and figuring things out and not complaining on an open board for everyone to view.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Imagine if a reporter comes across 25 pages of SEC employees whining about telework privileges ... given their pay scale ... and given the environment ... and given that every agency head has handled this issue the same way ... while every other agency and its employees are sucking it up and figuring things out and not complaining on an open board for everyone to view.

It’s quite funny that you think journalists aren’t on here. They are and they dgaf.

[Anonymous]

Evan Weinberger -- covers SEC for Bloomberg Law
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For those units getting those ad hoc privileges, why not just send Evan a note and make it clear since he's on here and he dgaf. Let's test that theory!