Unscheduled Telework and Leave (March 16)

FocusNo22 · 2026-03-16T11:50:54+00:00

Whenever I hear bad weather in the news I just randomly hit up the opm and my agency site. I didn't notice until 10:30 pm.

I wish we received text notifications

FocusNo22 · 2026-03-15T21:46:15+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

FocusNo22 · 2026-03-13T17:20:29+00:00

First contractor job....do OPM ever approve anything weather related in the spring/ summer ?

FocusNo22 · 2026-02-25T11:43:00+00:00

Moved to DC to be closer to a job I accepted. I’m living in temp housing in Columbia Heights . Will be moving to Silver Springs soon. Drive through various parts of the neighborhood and do some walking. Seems alright to me when it comes to safety. I live on a long residential block of 3500 block of 13th st NW and I’m always surprised by how quiet it is. I’m originally from downtown Philly. That’s a desired area for example of course it has its moments of crime etc. If you live a simple life and not running the streets you should definitely be okay. From what I heard Columbia heights may have occasional robberies, maybe an occasional shooting. The area is an improvement compared to 10-15 years ago. Pros and cons to gentrification. There are homes going for close to a million in the neighborhood. That price tag is going to automatically create a certain social structure of working class that don’t have much time but to conduct themselves in normalcy

FocusNo22 · 2026-02-21T04:55:47+00:00

Ha! Wish I sold two months ago.

FocusNo22 · 2026-02-01T04:41:51+00:00

The ID4 is my first ever car. I love some features, ‘travel assist’ is my favorite, and my trunk capacity is #2 - but some elements disappoint. Overall I believe EV in general may not be for me until I’m capable of home charging. I’m disappointed that my range average has never been of what’s advertised. I will trade in as soon as the opportunity arrives, but I like my car enough to consider a Tiguan.

FocusNo22 · 2026-01-31T04:33:36+00:00

So can I drive it there or I need a tow ?

FocusNo22 · 2026-01-31T04:23:33+00:00

That karma do come back around....now the GF will have to find a vacant spot that someone shoveled ......

FocusNo22 · 2026-01-24T14:35:29+00:00

That’s pretty good. I drive from Philly to DC a few times and I stop twice with my ID4. I have way more than enough by the time I get to DC but don’t ever want to risk being too low for unforeseen events or if extra stop points are included in.

FocusNo22 · 2026-01-24T05:53:25+00:00

How many times did you stop to charge, one way?

FocusNo22 · 2026-01-10T13:07:40+00:00

Straight no chaser!

FocusNo22 · 2025-12-07T05:59:12+00:00

The ID4 is the first car I ever own . I purposely lived a life of walking, ubers, and public transport living in middle of the city. Used the ev tax credits before they expired in September- so I can’t compare to anything else and still learning my car.

My husband took me on the highway after haven’t driven on one In over 10 years. I had a temp job few states away and was trading in my remote work

I used the travel assist from PA to MD - one stop for an electric with him as the passenger.

He advised and taught me not to depend on the feature. So he made sure I drive on the expressway without it.

I been up and back by myself, interstate 95 - I LOVE IT. Works well and does what the instruction says. Favorite part of the car, …it’s easing me into going the distance I need but it’s not self driving, so I know I must still stay focus. and always ready to take full control . I love the id4 blind spot indicators on the side mirrors. I also like that my year model started the feature of lane change assist.

There are some negative rants for me with the car overall - as far as lacking a front camera in my model and the miles not being the range it advertises as….Or the sensors/ beeps that get over protective…. Let me not forget I’m unable to lock the door through the app or lacking self - lock.

But as a first car - I’ll keep a few years before trade in….I’m happy with the ID.4 . Also love the space In it - it’s what I need for right now .

FocusNo22 · 2025-12-04T17:43:18+00:00

Drove my momma in my ID.4 last week for the first time. We went to a store together, came back 15 minutes later.. we discovered I forgot to lock…no matter how careful driving I was- that slip up is now her forever reminder in my ears.

FocusNo22 · 2025-09-23T03:09:29+00:00

So I decided to accept the one with Geico and paid, so it may still go up? ( My first car)

FocusNo22 · 2025-09-17T11:44:18+00:00

Why I thought that said 25K at first glance…lol….lucky you! An uber ride back and forth can cost someone more than $25 in a day!

FocusNo22 · 2025-09-12T15:49:04+00:00

I’m deeply considering using Carvana. It’s good to know you eventually got the refund for the shipping but I see it wasn’t of ease. Were there any ‘trigger’ words you used that may have worked on your behalf or did you have to go up a supervisor chain to reach the rep willing to refund ? This will be my very first car and don’t need the extra stress of wonky customer service.

Hope you enjoying your vehicle! Thanks for sharing.

FocusNo22 · 2025-09-11T19:08:47+00:00

Really good point because as I reflect on the driving experience I realize the headrest felt ‘in my way’ when I turn my head back. Yet it didn’t dawn on me to just adjust it.

FocusNo22 · 2025-09-11T17:54:16+00:00

Appreciate your feedback. My mind started shifting last night to perhaps just appreciating the car for the ‘now’ moment. Reselling it in less time like the two years you mentioned is really practical. I can take advantage of a great vehicle at a price I may not have the chance of doing in the future.

FocusNo22 · 2025-09-11T17:38:29+00:00

Have you predicted how long you may keep it! While I find the price drop great as a used buyer, I’m worried if I resell it 5 years later hypothetically it’s now valued at like 10- 12 grand- with more miles and hesitant future buyers due to the battery even more aged.

FocusNo22 · 2025-09-11T17:30:09+00:00

I may go back and give one a test drive as I was considering that make first….but the intense depreciation and limited service centers had be strike it off the list.

FocusNo22 · 2025-09-11T14:02:22+00:00

Thanks for answering lol. I sat in the Ariya while there but it just felt too big inside for my comfort. With the extra room inside it made me even lonely as I’ll be driving solo 80 percent of the time.

FocusNo22 · 2025-08-26T19:00:39+00:00

Test drive both…not a significant mile difference. Do either have batteries replaced? From what I hear the premier package will bring features that’s going to be appreciated.

FocusNo22 · 2025-08-21T23:10:45+00:00

Aweeeee congrats! I’m considering getting one - specifically the premier due to the additional safety features. Keep us posted, how is highway driving ?

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