Anonymous
05/01/2025 06:50
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
Actually I do. I had 2 kids no grown and college grads and working. I worked and it is hard and a struggle. You need to stop complaining and either find paid help (or extended family) or find a new job. Your complaining are whines and will not change your work situation.
Oh you are one of those women who tells other women it was bad for me, so deal. This is why we can’t have progress.
Anonymous
05/01/2025 06:26
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
Actually I do. I had 2 kids no grown and college grads and working. I worked and it is hard and a struggle. You need to stop complaining and either find paid help (or extended family) or find a new job. Your complaining are whines and will not change your work situation.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 22:11
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
100% I resent people that tell women to “buck up” and deal. Working moms are disproportionately impacted by this.
Then that’s a problem between you and your husband, not you and your job.
This is the standard response of somebody who resents the progress women made during the pandemic. Working moms are statistically among the most efficient and motivated workers, but as a group they opt out of leadership roles and/or full time work because of family obligations like afterschool care. The pandemic telework situation created a surge in these women working more hours and seeking promotions, purely because they didn't have to commute. It was a net positive for employers.
Not at all. It only affects women more than men if the women don’t insist on men doing their equal share around the house and with kids.
This sucks for everybody, but there need not be a gender divide.
Thanks. I’ll let my husband know he needs to start breastfeeding our infant.
PP don’t respond to these trolls. They will never change. It’s not even about breastfeeding, which last for a relatively short period of time. We actually want to raise our kids and spend time with them, while also having a career. It’s hard to do that when you are out for such a long part of the day due to commuting back and fourth. Ppl like PP will never understand.
That’s true, but it applies equally to men and women.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 21:46
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote: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.
Well he wants us to be in the office. That’s all I know. He just got here. So I have no idea how he feels about ad hoc telework. Does he trust our directors discretion? I have no idea. But the more we abuse it or bring attention to it by asking them to write a policy down on paper, the greater the chance the policy will be something we don’t like. Best for us to shut up and wait. Maybe once day he’ll decide that one, two, or three days of telework is actually not that bad. Time for all of us to just suck it up and do our work. There is a lot of scrutiny so it’s not the best time to bring attention to things like telework.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 21:42
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
100% I resent people that tell women to “buck up” and deal. Working moms are disproportionately impacted by this.
Then that’s a problem between you and your husband, not you and your job.
This is the standard response of somebody who resents the progress women made during the pandemic. Working moms are statistically among the most efficient and motivated workers, but as a group they opt out of leadership roles and/or full time work because of family obligations like afterschool care. The pandemic telework situation created a surge in these women working more hours and seeking promotions, purely because they didn't have to commute. It was a net positive for employers.
Not at all. It only affects women more than men if the women don’t insist on men doing their equal share around the house and with kids.
This sucks for everybody, but there need not be a gender divide.
Thanks. I’ll let my husband know he needs to start breastfeeding our infant.
PP don’t respond to these trolls. They will never change. It’s not even about breastfeeding, which last for a relatively short period of time. We actually want to raise our kids and spend time with them, while also having a career. It’s hard to do that when you are out for such a long part of the day due to commuting back and fourth. Ppl like PP will never understand.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 21:37
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
100% I resent people that tell women to “buck up” and deal. Working moms are disproportionately impacted by this.
Then that’s a problem between you and your husband, not you and your job.
This is the standard response of somebody who resents the progress women made during the pandemic. Working moms are statistically among the most efficient and motivated workers, but as a group they opt out of leadership roles and/or full time work because of family obligations like afterschool care. The pandemic telework situation created a surge in these women working more hours and seeking promotions, purely because they didn't have to commute. It was a net positive for employers.
Not at all. It only affects women more than men if the women don’t insist on men doing their equal share around the house and with kids.
This sucks for everybody, but there need not be a gender divide.
Thanks. I’ll let my husband know he needs to start breastfeeding our infant.
As you should, because even in the short period of time (particularly relative to the time one raises kids) when someone is breastfeeding, there are plenty of things your husband can do to even out the burden.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 20:48
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
100% I resent people that tell women to “buck up” and deal. Working moms are disproportionately impacted by this.
Then that’s a problem between you and your husband, not you and your job.
This is the standard response of somebody who resents the progress women made during the pandemic. Working moms are statistically among the most efficient and motivated workers, but as a group they opt out of leadership roles and/or full time work because of family obligations like afterschool care. The pandemic telework situation created a surge in these women working more hours and seeking promotions, purely because they didn't have to commute. It was a net positive for employers.
Not at all. It only affects women more than men if the women don’t insist on men doing their equal share around the house and with kids.
This sucks for everybody, but there need not be a gender divide.
Thanks. I’ll let my husband know he needs to start breastfeeding our infant.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 20:33
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
100% I resent people that tell women to “buck up” and deal. Working moms are disproportionately impacted by this.
Then that’s a problem between you and your husband, not you and your job.
This is the standard response of somebody who resents the progress women made during the pandemic. Working moms are statistically among the most efficient and motivated workers, but as a group they opt out of leadership roles and/or full time work because of family obligations like afterschool care. The pandemic telework situation created a surge in these women working more hours and seeking promotions, purely because they didn't have to commute. It was a net positive for employers.
Not at all. It only affects women more than men if the women don’t insist on men doing their equal share around the house and with kids.
This sucks for everybody, but there need not be a gender divide.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 20:30
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
For Christ’s sake they think giving people $5000 will make them have kids? Is someone gonna tell them that one of the ways to encourage babies is to give flexibility in the workplace? Flexibility like maybe . . . Telework.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 20:25
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
100% I resent people that tell women to “buck up” and deal. Working moms are disproportionately impacted by this.
Then that’s a problem between you and your husband, not you and your job.
This is the standard response of somebody who resents the progress women made during the pandemic. Working moms are statistically among the most efficient and motivated workers, but as a group they opt out of leadership roles and/or full time work because of family obligations like afterschool care. The pandemic telework situation created a surge in these women working more hours and seeking promotions, purely because they didn't have to commute. It was a net positive for employers.
This. It’s a huge setback for women but probably part of this administration’s plan.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 20:01
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
100% I resent people that tell women to “buck up” and deal. Working moms are disproportionately impacted by this.
Then that’s a problem between you and your husband, not you and your job.
This is the standard response of somebody who resents the progress women made during the pandemic. Working moms are statistically among the most efficient and motivated workers, but as a group they opt out of leadership roles and/or full time work because of family obligations like afterschool care. The pandemic telework situation created a surge in these women working more hours and seeking promotions, purely because they didn't have to commute. It was a net positive for employers.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 19:56
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
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.
I think 2+ years of full RTO, and likely 10 years to recovering 3+ days. Personally I'm looking around but prepared to tough it out until the job market gets better, which is probably 1-2 years.
Yes, it sucks. Yes, it's bad for everyone and has no upside. Yes, it's an enormous (intentional) blow to women in the workforce. But I know too many riffed feds, so I won't be complaining right now. Head down, wait it out - or leave, if you have that option.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 19:25
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
100% I resent people that tell women to “buck up” and deal. Working moms are disproportionately impacted by this.
Then that’s a problem between you and your husband, not you and your job.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 19:11
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.
100% I resent people that tell women to “buck up” and deal. Working moms are disproportionately impacted by this.
Anonymous
04/30/2025 18:56
Subject: Anyone get telework approved at SEC?
Anonymous wrote: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.
You do realize for generations women didn’t work or they worked part time have two parents working outside the home is difficult and not what many of us signed up for when we stayed in the government. We have figured out how to manage. But like hell if I’m not going to complain. And in time will likely look for another job.