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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I worked for the government for 20 years. It’s interesting that the instinct of most posters on here is to defend WFH, the time the dad has with his kids, federal employee time-off benefits, etc. In other words, when confronted with the possibility of abuse, federal workers quickly rally around the flag. My experience with such knee-jerk responses is that many know there is abuse, but they don’t want light shed on it. Why? Because they do it too. They don’t want the gravy train to stop. Another typical response to such allegations is that federal employees need a break because they are underpaid. Again, this is all about distraction. For the work performed, many, many Federal employees are overpaid, especially when lifetime benefits are considered. This is even more egregious at the financial regulators. I know. Been there, done that. OP, what you describe is abuse and fraud. It has nothing to do with flexible work arrangements. Unfortunately, I could name you a dozen people from my former agency division that do as your ex does. Yes, they abuse the system. Any “jealousy” on your part is really outrage that this can be happening, and yes, a bit of “if this is how it works, why not me.”  But, this isn’t how it should work. You are right to question it. [/quote]
Yup, everyone’s colluding. That must be it.

It’s interesting to me that you think people pushing back on what’s an obvious troll post must have a nefarious reason to do so. What other reason could they possibly have for defending themselves when they’re part of a workforce that is the constant target of disingenuous attacks from certain political groups whose primary motive is to lower their own tax bill at everyone’s expense?[/quote]

Reread my post. I don’t need to wonder if this happens, I know that it does. I’ve witnessed it. I knew a young woman who had a child out of wedlock. Even after she returned to work, no one knew where she was. She was never available for assignments. During COVID, she went to live with her mother. Anytime someone raised an issue, her Director covered for her. She became an untouchable. She makes $200k. There are many stories like this. I’m not a troll. I’m channeling reality. [/quote]

frequently someone who appears untouchable is actually on a PIP and their management is dealing with the process. while they are dealing with the process they cannot publicize anything about the process, including the fact that the employee is being dealt with. management will cover for the employee rather than jeopardize the process in any way.

that said, as others have pointed out, different agencies inherently have different flexibilities, and of course those flexibilities have increased as a result of pandemic. as others have noted, maxiflex schedules can allow people to start working as early 6am, and allow them to break up their day and finish up their workday upto midnight. they can also accrue credit hours by working more than 8 hours on one day in order to take leave on another. it doesn't sound like OP is actually familiar enough with their ex-spouse's agency or work to know what their work actually entails. [/quote]

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