Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 15:22     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:Should I be taking my 130+ hours of use or lose now instead of saving them for the second half of December/early January?

Or do I get an extension on them if a Shutdown prevents me from taking leave? (very likely I would be furloughed)


I think we got an extension in past shutdown but who knows
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 15:21     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Should I be taking my 130+ hours of use or lose now instead of saving them for the second half of December/early January?

Or do I get an extension on them if a Shutdown prevents me from taking leave? (very likely I would be furloughed)
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 15:20     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
This is a good time to remind everyone to submit approval requests for outside employment! I sent mine in four weeks ago and haven’t heard about it yet. Anyone else?
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 15:12     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Time to save up so there’s no panic.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 15:08     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
I'm tired of hearing GS-14 lawyers talk about how badly they want a shutdown. We get it, you're financially secure and can afford a couple missed paychecks, but many federal workers and contractors actually suffer when Congress can't do its job.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 14:42     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:I’m also picturing a shutdown through the holidays.


I'm sure this sounds great to you, but there would be thousands of federal workers that do not make as much, often getting by paycheck to paycheck. They would not be able to afford food for their families, much less gifts for their children.

And perhaps you're thinking of travel since hey why not if you can't go to work plus it's the holidays, but you will be stuck. The airports will be a HUGE mess between TSA agents, CBP agents, and FAA workers calling out.

I'm picturing a disaster if the gov't shuts down in November.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 14:36     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:I cannot go through this again at work.



I hear you and that’s what sucks about a CR.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 14:16     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
I cannot go through this again at work.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 14:15     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
I’m also picturing a shutdown through the holidays.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 13:59     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
We're bracing for the shutdown.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 13:16     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Anonymous wrote:Seriously? Jeff just locked the other thread, this should be in the politics forum.


That’s because people became political at the end. Please keep this to job predictions and agency news. Thanks.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 13:04     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
You know we'll need this thread, PP.
It'll be perfect timing for macabre jokes come Halloween!
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 13:04     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
I'm never getting my hopes up again.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 13:03     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Seriously? Jeff just locked the other thread, this should be in the politics forum.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 13:02     Subject: Official November Shutdown Thread
Are we thinking a vacation mid November?