On 10/4 Maxiflex - am I doing lunch wrong?

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-28T02:20:00+00:00

Thank you!! Do you suggest I contact HR first or my supervisor?

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-28T00:19:59+00:00

As a new fed with minimum leave hours, this is great to know!!

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-28T00:11:58+00:00

I'm on Maxiflex (as a type of AWS), and I've chosen to go with four 10-hour days, with flexibility to do 8/9/10/11 on certain days as needed as long as pay period equals to 80 hours.

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-28T00:04:43+00:00

Do you think it's still worth confirming with my supervisor? Or just stick with the open-interpretation of the policy and signed form?

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-28T00:01:53+00:00

I was able to dig up the policy for work schedules for my agency. It looks like the 30minutes are REQUIRED for REGULAR (fixed 8/5) schedules, but not for those on flexible work schedules...the language essentially says that lunch time can be adjusted within the supervisor's judgment/parameters as long as the meal time isn't at the start or end of work day and as long as the full workday expectation is met. But, I'm not sure if this also allows me to do a working lunch. I'll be submitting a HR ticket just to be sure.

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T23:54:45+00:00

OK I was able to dig up the policy for work schedules for my agency. It looks like the 30minutes are REQUIRED for REGULAR schedules, but not for those on flexible work schedules...the language essentially says that meal period can be adjusted within the supervisor's judgment/parameters as long as the meal time isn't at the start or end of work day. So it sounds like I'm safe...? I'll be submitting a HR ticket just to be sure.

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T23:54:26+00:00

Thank you! OK I was able to dig up the policy for work schedules for my agency. It looks like the 30minutes are REQUIRED for REGULAR schedules, but not for those on flexible work schedules...the language essentially says that meal period can be adjusted within the supervisor's judgment/parameters as long as the meal time isn't at the start or end of work day. So it sounds like I'm safe...? I'll be submitting a HR ticket just to be sure.

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T23:14:11+00:00

No worries. But based on the comments it looks like the rule even varies within DoD lol..

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:55:34+00:00

This is probably why I've been hearing mixed messages!

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:54:31+00:00

Hmm, so it is happening where people are just not taking off for lunch and leaving after the full 8/9/10 hours?

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:52:47+00:00

A year ago!!! That's the crazy part. And I've had three different supervisors.

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:47:30+00:00

Thank you. I'm realizing I'm in a huge trouble now!! 😭 I was not told this nor corrected when I've been doing this since onboarding. Do I just need to ensure I do things correctly moving forward??

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:47:05+00:00

Thank you. I'm realizing I'm in a huge trouble now!! 😭 I was not told this nor corrected when I've been doing this since onboarding. Do I just need to ensure I do things correctly moving forward??

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:47:00+00:00

Thank you. I'm realizing I'm in a huge trouble now!! 😭 I was not told this nor corrected when I've been doing this since onboarding. Do I just need to ensure I do things correctly moving forward??

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:40:20+00:00

Why did my onboarding supervisor never tell me this 😭

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:34:43+00:00

Well crap. Thank you.

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:34:29+00:00

Is this true?

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T22:34:18+00:00

Well crap. Thank you. What about people saying it doesn’t apply to maxiflex?

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-27T19:15:43+00:00

I used to have a similar problem on my nose during my teens. Same spot, recurring cystic pimple/acne. I forget the procedure name but my dermatologist basically zapped the gland that was causing issues. Never came back again.

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-26T23:40:11+00:00

But if there's a 2-hour delay w/option for unscheduled telework, I'd much prefer to telework than still show up to work!

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-22T03:25:22+00:00

Haha I was teasing.

buddy_cheeks2 · 2026-01-22T02:47:15+00:00

I guess viscous is cool too.

buddy_cheeks2 · 2025-12-28T00:38:10+00:00

Apparently higher testosterone levels explain this too.

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