E-filed my tax returns this evening. The Federal return was accepted in 4 minutes. The state return took an hour and fifty-five minutes.

I started my return, but I’m not sure if I have my 1099s or whatever.

I froze my credit reports, a suggestion I’ve seen a couple of times now that our data is potentially compromised.

I also saw it suggested to open a new bank account and close previous account associated with tax refunds, but I haven’t done that yet.

I don’t wanna tomorrow.

job~ma for Mr Jen.

Mr Cashmere did pick up a stocker job at a local grocery store—more to get out of the house than anything else. He continues searching/interviewing for actuary jobs. Not a bunch of places hiring at his level. He might look for an analyst position instead . He’s too experienced for those jobs and most employers want someone who can commit to 10 years rather than someone who will be coasting into retirement in 6-8 years.

Wonder how they will spin the unemployment numbers when the tens of thousands of federal employees Russell Vought sacks file.

I know, it will be Biden’s fault.

My job continues to be awesome and a refuge. I am lucky.

David, Matilda’s trip gives me such joy! I am hanging on to little things like this.

SO many whiplashes in the work situation.

As of today (well, as of 1 pm), all the staff in my office are still able to telework, because they might be represented by a union and the contract with the union was negotiated to allow for telework. So *I* still have to go into work 5 days/week, but my one local team member on a telework schedule (and most of the other teams) don't.

I was planning to bake a bunch of treats to bring to the office next week for everyone who will be turning up, but I guess I can hold off a bit.

I'm sure senior management will renegotiate the contract, or something. But my boss hates this all so much that he's slow-walking and doing a bit of malicious compliance where he can get away with it.

This is one reason why he hates this so much: [link] That was his mentor. It's enraging, petty, and a really good way to piss off the entire agency. People really liked her.

Our whole management team is trying to play along while not really doing it, because whole-hearted compliance would probably mean a bunch of our staff would quit. And it's nearly impossible to get mid-level or senior professionals on a GS salary in the Bay Area.

[note: I should probably delete this post later...]

In other news, my new pup was the star of our training club's insta this week: [link]