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[quote=Anonymous]Most agencies will need a few days or weeks to review and consider implementation. I hope this isn’t the case, but we should all prepare for the worst: 5 days in the office, with limited or situational telework. The key question will be the effective date. Hopefully, we get some time to adjust.

This sucks, I know. For many of us, these new RTO policies will feel more restrictive than what we had even before COVID. It’s like being told to go back to faxing instead of emailing—it’s outdated and unnecessary. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s clear the American people voted for punishment of federal workers, and now we’re the ones paying the price.

Take the time to grieve the loss of the flexibility we’ve become used to—flexibility we earned and that wasn’t our fault to lose. The pendulum may swing back, but it might take a while. In the meantime, let’s focus on reclaiming control where we can. If your agency won’t let you telework for part of the day because of a doctor’s appointment or a sick family member, take the full sick day. If you need a mental health break, use your leave. Protect your boundaries. Go for walks. Whatever resistance looks like for you, don’t let Trump or anyone who resents federal workers steal your peace or your joy.[/quote]

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