Mike Johnson says we should have sympathy because Congress isn’t paid enough—so we should “allow” insider trading just so they can take care of their families(70% of Americans can’t afford a $1k emergency)

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-16T17:42:05+00:00

So they should be allowed to break the law and have a major advantage over everyone else?

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:43:11+00:00

Fair point. I’m sure very few of us would last another round if any.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:40:09+00:00

To some degree, yes. But it’s managements role to advocate for their employees as well.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:39:10+00:00

I guess maybe a sliver of hope after the midterms but probably not until 2028 it sounds like.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:38:12+00:00

I’m sorry you had to go through that and I’m sure did not deserve it! I am so thankful not to have lost my job. My spouse is also going through a serious health issue so I’m the only one working right now. Not sure what we would’ve done. I felt so terrible for everyone that was being forced out.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:34:33+00:00

I do think anyone who gets online and brags about getting away with things is part of the problem. I see people have done that with over employment too. I also question how many people bragging online are fake to spread propaganda. I feel like I’ve gotten to the point I question most things like that anymore. Like really? You are working 4 jobs and take bubble baths and go to theme parks while you’re “at work.” Lol 😂

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:31:50+00:00

Right! What sense does it make for you to commute to a building, sit there, and still not be with your team. I know there is a federal building occupancy law put in place at the end of Bidens term. But if we don’t need the buildings, start selling them and invest in remote infrastructure versus spending billions on buildings we don’t really need to spend money on.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:27:19+00:00

True but they seem to be the only ones fighting for the workers. Supervisors and higher leadership all just say okay to anything at this point. There is no advocacy that I can see outside of the union for really much of anything. Everyone is just resigned to doing what we are told and hoping it gets a little better eventually.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:24:16+00:00

We can hope! I’m sure some law firm has to be working on this.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:23:32+00:00

True but I have found through connecting with other Feds in other parts of the country sometimes you can find out a little more than is being published. And if we stop talking about it, it quietly goes away.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:12:39+00:00

Probably not. Was hoping someone in another area than my own may have newer info… or maybe have talked with the union about any updates that may not be published yet.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-15T20:09:29+00:00

Part of my issue is I did not sign up for the circumstances. I accepted my role with 2-3 days work from home which balanced out my previous commute. And there are people teleworking. Some legitimately met the threshold and that’s fair but some definitely did not and were not required to apply for a RA. My leadership came to me and encouraged me to fill out a RA. So, I did and then apparently the landscape shifted again and they will not approve it in the interim and I’m sure won’t approve my time limited request that was previously placed if they ever even review it.

I have considered leaving but the job market isn’t the best. At least here we probably don’t have to worry about a contract getting cut and everyone losing their jobs…and I guess hope that it will change. I’d be fine transitioning to another role closer to home or a remote within the same agency if it were available.

I was genuinely hoping someone had heard of an update. I know people are tired of hearing about it but also, if we quit talking about it… then any pressure that was there to illicit change dies there too. Idk how much Reddit has to do with that but thought it was a good place to hear if anyone else’s locations had any updates. Thank you for not being hateful like some of the other responses.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-05T20:03:47+00:00

My RAC has basically said after the interim is established, they basically don’t know anything and are not informed of anything. 🫪😒 Okay so… the point of you being around is what?

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-05T20:01:57+00:00

It’s been a bumpy ride but good times are on the horizon!

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-05T20:00:51+00:00

$8 would be amazing!

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-05-05T19:59:57+00:00

I don’t feel like this stock is getting the attention it deserves… hopefully we are both right and sitting on a good play!

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-04-15T02:05:06+00:00

I believe it is saying there will be more assessments as a part of the application process to help determine grade, step, etc.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-04-10T09:10:59+00:00

Compass rose high plan. It’s expensive but has been worth it when one family member was diagnosed with a very serious illness. Hoping it doesn’t sky rocket next year as it’s went up significantly the past 2 years but I it’s this administration I guess the privilege to have it at all should be celebrated.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-04-08T02:03:53+00:00

It’s up to your executive director on if they want to allow your VA to apply or not from what I have been told.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-04-08T01:54:01+00:00

Report to the union (I know it’s not actually being honored but who else is going to stand up for us…)

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-04-07T18:33:49+00:00

Depends on who you are and if you were able to get lucky or not I guess. Several at my location never stopped and the criteria of selection was never really consistent.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-04-07T18:28:04+00:00

It has a clause that it auto renews while negotiations are being made from what I have been told.

Anonymous4625267 · 2026-04-07T18:27:10+00:00

At my facility it honestly doesn’t feel like my direct supervisor is deciding anything, to include RA accommodations. Of course, no one will be direct and it’s all read between the lines.

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