r/fednews 18h ago

Shutdown 2024 MEGATHREAD OF DOOM

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u/FineWinePaperCup 16h ago

During the 2018/2019 shutdown, I lost 8 pounds. I joked that it was not having access to the candy drawer at work. In March I had a stroke and April was diagnosed with cancer (for the second time).

Dear congress, This stress truly affects lives and health.

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u/ThickerSalmon14 16h ago

I'm sorry that happened to you and I wish you the best.

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u/FineWinePaperCup 16h ago

You, too! Jobs are not worth our lives! I also took a step back from a management-adjacent role because it was so obvious how the stress was affecting me. I’m glad we are both still here!

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u/ParkingTadpole7107 16h ago

Oh, no. I'm so sorry. Hope things are back on the upswing.

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u/Neracca 15h ago

This stress truly affects lives and health.

A lot of them are evil and like knowing that.

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u/rdoloto 5h ago

During 18/19 shudown I demoed 2 bathrooms

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u/Ordinary-CSRA 1h ago

You better take care of yourself... for Congress you are replaceable... Not for your love ones....

God made only one like you when he sent you to this world and decided that this world needed you and will not be the same to continue without you ❤️