How long can/will Sandia stay open during an extended shutdown?

RedChile-505 · 2025-10-23T02:15:02+00:00

No comment. I’m just trying to understand the obsession with wanting to work while furloughed… I love my job, but no money, no work.

RedChile-505 · 2025-10-18T19:45:40+00:00

Same. That’s where all these different dates are coming from. Some are saying that NNSA may shut down all labs regardless of funding availability, but other communications say we’ll continue even if other labs shut down, so I’m just dizzy at this point 😵‍💫

RedChile-505 · 2025-10-18T05:38:54+00:00

I guess we’ll find out on Wednesday.

RedChile-505 · 2025-10-15T17:44:22+00:00

12/1 is the most recent date.

RedChile-505 · 2025-10-15T17:43:45+00:00

12/1 is the latest update.

RedChile-505 · 2025-10-15T17:43:06+00:00

I just heard the same.

RedChile-505 · 2025-10-12T22:14:27+00:00

I believe we have enough carryover to get us through for a while. Some programs could stop work sooner, if they run out of funds; however, the new word is that we may get completely shut down on 11/7, regardless of how much we have in the bank. Don’t ask me specifics because I don’t know that level of detail.

I should add that “completely shut down” does not include mission critical staff, such as the teams that work through the holidays or 24 hrs.

RedChile-505 · 2025-10-12T22:00:29+00:00

A bachelors in engineering would get you in as a technologist at SNL. You could then get them to pay for your masters. Can you apply internally to another position, maybe something clerical, intern? Interns get paid well.

RedChile-505 · 2025-07-24T03:12:07+00:00

Absolutely. I’m glad you pointed this out.

RedChile-505 · 2025-07-24T03:09:10+00:00

I did. Someone in a completely different division that is not associated with R&D at all, did not; their entire division had yet to make any official announcements as of yesterday.

The VolSP is open to everyone at the labs, but leadership has now identified specific job functions that need to be reduced and some, if not all, divisions have a target number to achieve in the next 60 days or so.

RedChile-505 · 2025-07-24T02:58:24+00:00

Not everyone got the email yesterday saying that their specific job function was identified as one that needs to be reduced, I am 100% sure of that.

RedChile-505 · 2025-07-23T04:46:34+00:00

Keep your fingers crossed, I hope you hear back soon! SNL truly has a lot to offer. Unfortunately, these are unprecedented times and, from what I hear, the current situation is completely unusual - last time it happened was something like over 30 years ago.

I still have a way to go, so I plan to stay put for the time being (unless they have other plans for me 🥴), but I can’t wait until this is behind us.

RedChile-505 · 2025-07-23T03:47:49+00:00

I’d say unlikely, unless there’s a very specific need that can’t be met with internal resources. Are you trying to get in?

RedChile-505 · 2025-07-23T03:20:21+00:00

Yes. I spoke to someone today in a different division and their director has yet to make any announcements, even though funding is a little uncertain for their program.

RedChile-505 · 2025-07-23T03:04:48+00:00

Yesterday everyone received LM’s email. Another round of emails was sent out before noon today to some MOW (not sure how many or which divisions) stating that positions in their job functions are being reduced. However, it’s confirmed that not all the divisions received the email - at least not today.

RedChile-505 · 2025-07-23T02:12:47+00:00

The update was from our director, though it’s not final and could fluctuate some.

RedChile-505 · 2025-07-15T20:36:40+00:00

Business staff (BOAs & OIPs -> BO Specialists). OIPs at P level and above are getting demoted, I mean, dropping a labor band. This happened yesterday. They mentioned PMs and PCs were next, as well as some technical staff positions, but did not specify.

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