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:
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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:
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