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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was a fed, and we absolutely could not claim the travel time unless we were working during the commute (e.g., on plane or train) out of state/country. So, perhaps it varies by agency, but again, most professionals cannot claim travel time as work hours (professors, lawyers, doctors, etc.). It would not make sense to use a nine hour plane ride where the AP sleeps for 7.5 hours and watches a movie for 1.5 hours. If she were working she wouldn't be sleeping or watching a movie with her headphones on. [/quote]

AP is not a “professional” in any way.  While they get a stipend, it’s also not salary, and requirements for hire are more comparable to hourly workers.  Hourly workers ARE paid for travel.

My BIL has a security clearance, military-provided training and makes 100-400k depending on how much overtime he chooses to work, but is considered blue collar and has an hourly pay rate due to the type of work.  Commute time to the main office is never too paid, but he hardly goes there.  He has his work truck and tools at home with him, calls the office in the morning for the day’s assignment and drives to the site, or he grabs his bag to go to the airport.  From the moment he starts driving until he gets to the site, he gets paid.  Most of his assignments are domestic and close enough to drive (under 5 hours), but he does fly both domestically and internationally. Those trips are usually 10+ days.  Travel, food and travel time are paid, work hours are paid, and he has an extra amount he’s paid for every overnight.

Maybe you need a different career?[/quote]

Np - maybe you need to realize that your bill’s situation is highly unusual?[/quote]

That's normal.  Not sure what world you live in that you don't feel you should pay someone for their time.  There is a difference between a commute and travel.[/quote]

It's not normal, actually. Travel time is not compensated by law firms, universities, nonprofits, or many private companies, actually. [/quote]

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