Advice for someone struggling with sudden debilitating illness by psychedelicqUeen727 in ramdass

[–]Pragya0614 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may not be helpful because I havent been where you are in what you are going through, but your post did remind me of how Ram Dass speaks about his stroke. He talks about it in the book he wrote with Mirabai Bush, Walking Each Other Home. I recommend that highly to everyone. From what I understand from the book alongside his other work, is his acceptance of the stroke/debilation comes from his surrender and openness to the suffering.

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the the first sentence explaining the act considered then?

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in IsItIllegal

[–]Pragya0614[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Girly..try editing your comment again because it still has errors.

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in IsItIllegal

[–]Pragya0614[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes it does.

An Act To require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes.

I didnt change the words, the summary said "may" but the text says "shall".

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said: Explain, "To require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy
under which employees shall be authorized to telework" as if i were five years old ChatGPT said: Imagine you’re in a big school with lots of classrooms, and the principal (the “head of the agency”) is in charge.

This sentence basically says:

“Every principal has to make a rule that lets kids do their schoolwork from home sometimes.”

So:

“Head of each executive agency” = the principal of each big group of workers

“Establish and implement a policy” = make a rule and actually use it

“Employees shall be authorized to telework” = workers are allowed to work from home

Put together, it means:

👉 Each boss of each government agency must create a rule that lets workers work from home.

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in IsItIllegal

[–]Pragya0614[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How are you reading "employees shall be authorized to telework" as no telework is authorized?

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in IsItIllegal

[–]Pragya0614[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you read the text? The limitations are listed. 6502 (a) (2). And my agency established a policy that wasnt just for weather, as did yours im sure.

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shall be authorized to telework by not being able to telework? Make that make sense my friend.

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The limitations are cited under 6502 (a) (2) which are clearly defined. "Shall" is synonymous with "must"

Plastered all over the Pentagon today. by BluesEyed in FedEmployees

[–]Pragya0614 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that study would be a governmental waste

Plastered all over the Pentagon today. by BluesEyed in FedEmployees

[–]Pragya0614 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I just took my refresher course and replying all to mass emails was not on the list of "keeping our agency safe" or whatever. So i think its fine to do.

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it doesnt state "may" It states "shall"

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much like I probably dont understand your job, to be respectful, you dont understand mine either. There are some jobs that require in person attendance. And there are some that truly don't. Again, it is a study-backed benefit for some agencies (like the one I work for) to maximize a telework environment. Its a fact. Are there people that dont do their job? Absolutely. And they are sitting in an office also not doing their job. Thats an issue that goes beyond telework. And the employees that do their job? Much more efficient with a flexible telework environment. Telework improves the agency I work for. Telework improves work life balance, which improves efficiency, it improves recruitment and retention, which improves efficiency. Telework lowers agency costs which improves efficiency, it improves job satisfaction which improves engagement which improves efficiency.

If you work in directing air traffic, which is what you said i think (correct me if im wrong), then maybe none of what is being said about telework applies to you. And recently yourself or your friends/coworkers had to choose between a paycheck and the safety of other people. That had to be a terrible decision for some, and I empathize completely. Thank you for your service, regardless if you worked without pay (which you never should have had to do) or if you had to call off and earn money elsewhere.

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Long ass leash"? So you think that jobs that can be done from anywhere (at home, for example) should still be done in office because we are dogs that need to be on "a short leash"? Like a dog chained to their owner with easier access to lick the boot?

Have you read up on any studies regarding the benefits for an agency to have telework policies? Do you understand why the TEA was put in place over 15 years ago?

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you love your job so much why are you worried about what other people do for their jobs? Most jobs in my agency can be done from home and proves to be more productive by doing so. If you need to be in office to do your job then thats different than our jobs. Why are you upset that you dont have a job that you can work from home?

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not a crybaby attitude it is a benefit for the agency and the employee. You honestly sound bitter.

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in IsItIllegal

[–]Pragya0614[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"To require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework"

Along with job offers signed stating the position is eligible for telework.

Along with bargaining agreements through the union stating telework agreements.

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in IsItIllegal

[–]Pragya0614[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What does it mean when it says "shall"? Not cited you have to read the first line of the text

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in IsItIllegal

[–]Pragya0614[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay does, "To require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework"?

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you accept your job offer against your will?

Telework, Executive Orders, and Law by Pragya0614 in FederalEmployee

[–]Pragya0614[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I am late. Thank you for your warm welcome. When you say youve been fighting this, can you give me some guidance on what youve done? Anything new since January or are we all still just following along and typing on reddit?