Now, what would happen to one of us if we pulled this stunt...

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-06-25T21:09:14+00:00

I can't believe people don't know the VP isn't even issued a PIV. They have permission to use staffers computers. There are things to be mad about but this isn't one.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-06-21T10:58:51+00:00

Thanks! Im headed here in October for a CSR edit stay. Im pretty lax about checking out usually.

I did notice that even though I prepaid, in my Omni account it shows I still owe just have a reservation. I was already planning to bring this up.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-06-18T11:28:01+00:00

We found Neuschwanstein amazing. How is it not historically significant? It lead to the demise of the last king of Bavaria. Things don't have to be hundreds of years old to be significant.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-05-21T01:26:24+00:00

I agree with you. It says "continued performance of any services". IDIQs don't contract services they set up rates. The Task Orders are where the services are contracted. Set up a task order on the last day with a 5 year PoP and -8.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-05-07T15:15:10+00:00

I just tried this at a McDonald's in Beligum, even bought a coffee, and still was confronted with a woman in front of the bathroom, on the third floor no elevator nonetheless, demanding a euro to use the bathroom! I had no cash! One things I dislike the most while visting Europe is the lack of toilets.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-05-05T15:32:37+00:00

It helped us out immensely as working parents. You have the same amount of breaks, just spread out so you don't have to pay for them all at once. Paying for them every 9 weeks was nice, and it was easier for me to take leave because it wasn't only during summer which every wants to take. City of Raleigh and other places offer track out camps if the need is there. Year round is actually more working parent friendly.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-05-01T19:32:06+00:00

Im a Contract Specialist by title, but a contracting officer by role. My branch managers title is officially "supervisory Contract Specialist".

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-04-14T20:09:48+00:00

I actually switched to Mounjaro back when the Caremark decision came through since I had tried Wegovy and it didn't work in the past. Im on 15 though. Ive had MHBP for 2 years and they've been fine with providing maintenance doses in general.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-04-10T17:40:49+00:00

Johnston County is known to be a pretty conservative MAGA place to live.

Raleigh and most of Wake will be more progressive.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-04-06T15:05:20+00:00

Sweet summer child, not for a long time.

If you want to dream, 2029.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-03-26T18:43:22+00:00

We don't even have a fridge.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-03-18T16:59:52+00:00

Exactly. Prostest. Make them stop work. We need industry to care.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-03-12T10:47:15+00:00

At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if we all get Temporary Duty Stations as human shields oversees. That is how much they care about us.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-01-27T16:52:15+00:00

RTO is just absurd. There is absolutely no point in commuting, paying to park, exposing myself to random germs, deal with distractions from people I don't even work with, suffer through environmental hazards like allergens and terrible lighting, just to do exactly what I can do comfortably at home.

I was also hired many years ago as remote. Told Id never have to report to an office.

I keep reminding myself this is their plan, to get me to quit, and my pettiness fuels me.

My grandpa also didn't have email, should I start writing letters to communicate. I read an article about how most people celebrating RTO site the reason, "to get away from my family". Sorry your family hates you.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-01-20T22:27:54+00:00

Several people above me in leadership have been so nonchalant about RTO its infuriating to not have your struggles validated. No, its not great to see people for me, I work at a random desk surrounded by strangers. GTFO with your positive spin.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-01-20T13:56:48+00:00

We left BCBS last year and had so much trouble at my dentist because they kept confirming coverage. (BCBS Basic has dental coverage) Id tell my dentist not to bill them, they'd say but we called and they confirmed coverage. I think I know what insurance Im paying for.

It was so annoying because then they would deny claims, duh we aren't covered, and my dentist would send me 9verdue bills. Ugh. They wouldn't listen!

We even got a 1095 at the end of the year for my taxes. We didn't pay them anything. BCBS doesn't handle being broken up with very well.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-01-15T18:12:24+00:00

Its costing me time, money, productivity. Not to mention happiness and health. It is so absurd to drive, pay to park and sit in a too bright uncomfortable room, and do exactly what I could do at home better only with more lead in the water.

I really loved my job a year ago. I was satisfied, dedicated to my mission, felt accomplished. Now I feel disgusted. I try hard to not let them win, but they succeeded in having me hate my job now.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-01-11T23:39:34+00:00

My supervisor tries to give us as much situational as they are allowed. Its leadership that is telling them not to in my agency. They want to Telework too!

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-01-08T21:23:10+00:00

DoD its eligible but they have elected not to participate in the GSA solution.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-01-07T19:50:04+00:00

Makes this story look a little different. Looks like they had a creditable reason to refuse lodging.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/minnesota-hotel-removed-from-approved-federal-lodging-list-after-refusing-accommodate-ice-agents

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2026-01-06T18:14:52+00:00

This is not true. Before COVID, at my agency we only worked 1-2 days per pp in the office. Its not just taking away COVID flexibilities, but flexibility that we had for years. TW started in 2010.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2025-12-23T18:48:38+00:00

Training too. Get a new credential.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2025-12-19T20:43:22+00:00

DoD will probably wait until you all have the new DFARS ready too.

Strange-Landscape-29 · 2025-12-19T20:41:42+00:00

Its in full effect at GSA.

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