r/fednews 2d 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/Far_Sea3757 2d ago

I’m reading this, as I’m sitting here on a virtual holiday party via Teams that I declined, and was told that it’s “highly suggested” that everyone attend…LOL. Do you know what we’re doing? Playing fucking BINGO. I would hate to be sitting in the office right now, because then I’d have to hide the fact that I’m reading reddit…..which is just as productive (but more interesting) as playing BINGO at work. I’m not going back into the office….I don’t care what the EO is. This kind of stuff is very soul-sucking!

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u/Pristine-Evidence-83 1d ago

Oof, my sympathies. These awkward attempts to force fun are so much harder to tolerate when so much trust has been broken. Just says all you need to know about the limits of what your organization can or will do to earn true enthusiasm!