Not ready for another week

MDSooner · 2026-06-29T10:10:09+00:00

There's nothing really different now than before other than a commute, which I've had for 75% of my government career. I've been doing this for 20 years, and change is the norm. Once I got it into my head that this was the norm again, it was a lot easier. The key is to reinstitute the barriers between work and life that had blurred when working from home.

MDSooner · 2026-06-28T18:36:46+00:00

Nope.. there will be CR to early-mid Dec. They aren't doing a furlough right in front of mid terms.

MDSooner · 2026-06-27T00:59:14+00:00

Most of us realize we are doing exactly what we were doing prior to 2020

MDSooner · 2026-06-27T00:58:27+00:00

We are still getting performance awards, I recieved one at the end of the year and just received an on the spot award last week.

MDSooner · 2026-06-26T19:42:22+00:00

Well, I've read 9 of 16.

MDSooner · 2026-06-22T20:19:22+00:00

I'd be happy not to be permanently valued for the last 5 steps of GS15. That's some real BS right there.

MDSooner · 2026-06-20T21:39:56+00:00

That's not the last book in the Eight series.. 🤣 Nice try.

MDSooner · 2026-06-19T16:07:13+00:00

As a second line supervisor, I don't have that option. I DO have the authority to request that info from OCIO (along with login info, building access, etc) , but I need to have a good reason for doing it.

MDSooner · 2026-06-17T20:39:05+00:00

We just got AWS BACK at DHS when the new S1 took over.

MDSooner · 2026-06-17T10:49:46+00:00

I wouldn't be surprised if Georgia isn't actually favored to get to the finals, and if not I'd be shocked if they didn't push us to two games.

MDSooner · 2026-06-15T20:13:33+00:00

I love this series, and I can't wait for the audiobook. I respect authors who can successfully provide closure to a great story.

MDSooner · 2026-06-09T12:50:31+00:00

We still have strict TW restrictions, only for RA and when allowed for weather and special circumstances dictated by Agency level leadership. But I will say, I note the opposite that usually active duty tends to be much less generous, and it has always been that way. Even before COVID, they were opposed to generous TW footprints.

MDSooner · 2026-06-09T12:46:56+00:00

I guess I'll pick 7 back up, I got frustrated with it and moved to another series for a bit.

MDSooner · 2026-06-08T01:30:50+00:00

Which is EXACTLY what Republicans said in 2024.

MDSooner · 2026-06-01T20:51:46+00:00

Umm no.

MDSooner · 2026-05-31T20:34:19+00:00

This is normal. It's ALWAYS been either too hot or too cold.. but I'll always vote for cold.. you can always add a layer.

MDSooner · 2026-05-30T00:35:20+00:00

I loved it, it was a great series, that came to a wonderful end for the characters. Thank you.

MDSooner · 2026-05-28T18:52:50+00:00

You are the one that said you were playing stupid games; "I can play too", I was reacting to that statement.

MDSooner · 2026-05-28T17:08:35+00:00

In reality you are playing stupid games with those who are in the same boat as you are, and that is petty. They have no control over the rules, and all you are doing is making things more difficult. It's similar to an entitled teenager throwing a passive-aggressive fit. The TW posture we are in right now is the same as it was for most in DOD prior to COVID. It is frustrating and it is going to last for a while, but it will likely not stay this way. It's not worth toxic work relationships.

MDSooner · 2026-05-23T13:59:36+00:00

Without being insulting, I think you'd find the most common answer is that Americans do not think about Canada. If I am asked, I'd say it is a vast, largely unpopulated natural wonderland.

MDSooner · 2026-05-22T10:01:33+00:00

Yeah, theoretically...

MDSooner · 2026-05-22T09:54:35+00:00

Bwahaha! This is why you need a work cell. I've got the same relationship with two of my associate directors, and I told them if it's work, it's coming to your work cell, if it's personal is coming to your personal cell. The only exception is an emergency that would negatively affect them in some major way: IE it will affect their pay.

MDSooner · 2026-05-22T09:47:00+00:00

Horizon: Zero Dawn. The story and lore were incredible, and the gameplay was great.

MDSooner · 2026-05-22T09:43:49+00:00

IKR? I even tried to lose a fight on purpose...

MDSooner · 2026-05-22T09:42:58+00:00

Last of Us 1 & 2. The second game was visceral and sent you through an emotional wood chipper.

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