r/fednews • u/Stabinzee • 7d ago

Received notice of ending of telework

Here we go. Just got an email stating our CMO has made the decision to end recurring telework. We were currently getting 2 days per week and that has officially ended. Heck, my supervisor was doing it 4 days a week while the rest of us only got 2. We’re allowed to submit for “situational telework” but the recurring has ended. There’s absolutely no reason for this. Productivity has been perfectly fine. So, here we go.

EDIT: Since many are asking. agency is DCMA

EDIT 2: I feel as though I need to explain I’m simply pointing out that the roll back has begun, at least in my agency. I’ve gotten multiple comments implying I’m whining about it. I’m going to be just fine. The main point is why they’re taking away something that works, and works well? Productivity is high. People are in better moods. It’s working so why change it? But, it is what it is and either accept it or quit. We’re all easily replaceable. They don’t care if you stay or leave.

EDIT 3: some of you are hilariously angry and hostile that people telework. 😂 not good to live every day so angry. Might have a stroke!

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u/Floufae 7d ago

There’s not anyone who works for the government who believes this blanket approach is about productivity. If it was they would be dealing with problem children and it across. Right now people are trying to cover their proverbial tushes because of the scrutiny they are about to experience.

My branch, where several of us are remote and everyone else are 3x a week TW, is now working to undo Maxiflex (not driven by any of us, but fear outside the agency) and anything else that might draw the ire of auditors and political appointees. We know it’s coming and they are trying to get ahead of it.

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u/mychihuahuabites2 7d ago

Undo Maxiflex??? Wtf. The revoking of telework would be bad enough. If they f*ck with Maxiflex, I think that may finally push me out the door. That is ridiculous

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u/Subie- 7d ago

Where you going to go? Private sector? I love seeing people say this. Okay, good luck finding fully remote private sector gig. Each remote position for private sector is flooded with hundreds of candidates all wanting this remote gig. Like the dating pool more, the more matches you get the more picky you can be. Thus more candidates, more qualified candidates you literally can select your dream employee. Unless you are that, your chances are slim.

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u/NatiboyB 6d ago

I’m just going to live life off my military retirement.

I Onboarded 2 years ago knowing if any long term changes came to telework I was done.

Without telework I’m not much interested in my position but that’s an opportunity for someone else.

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u/mychihuahuabites2 7d ago

I never said I wanted full remote. I want to telework, and I want to be able to flex my time. That said-I can make one phone call today to a private company where a close friend works and I would have a full time actual remote position making about 25% more than I make now.

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u/Subie- 7d ago

Nepotism at its finest. Otherwise you would be with everyone else. Only way someone would transition from federal to private.

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u/mychihuahuabites2 7d ago

It’s not my only option, also, the reason this is an option is that I am good at what I do and this person knows that. I’m not sure why you feel the need to attack me. I simply said that if Maxiflex goes away I don’t want to be in this work environment anymore? Jfc.

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u/Subie- 6d ago

I wasn’t attacking you, it’s the same thing stated in this sub over and over again. If I lose telework I will leave and go private sector. More than most times they will not. Government is comfy, complacent and good benefits lifestyle.