Affected by Government Shutdown?

andre12031948 · 09-30-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

In a perfect world, we could have discussions like this. We're all adults, chronologically at least. Unfortunately, there's always that one turd in the punchbowl that will go ballistic and ruin it for the rest of us.

Ban the individual not an entire group of adults & the real world we live in.

H2O_Doc · 09-30-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

Without turning this into political commentary or a political discussion, will any of you be directly affected by the possible (likely) shutdown? I will likely be forced out of the office for the duration (although not 100% clear). I have lots of nervousness employees.

I tried to be respectful of the mods desire to avoid politics in my original post. I agree that political discussions can be enjoyable; I also recognize that people go a little nutty when they talk about politics sometimes. Whatever the rules here, I can easily comply. I actually do some climate related work (a small part of my total work), so I know controversy to some extent.

Anyway, hoping not to get furloughed. Less about finances, more about enjoying my job.

If we get furloughed, I'm guessing there will be a mini regional baby boom in 9 months or so.

andre12031948 · 09-30-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

I tried to be respectful of the mods desire to avoid politics in my original post. I agree that political discussions can be enjoyable; I also recognize that people go a little nutty when they talk about politics sometimes. Whatever the rules here, I can easily comply. I actually do some climate related work (a small part of my total work), so I know controversy to some extent.

Anyway, hoping not to get furloughed. Less about finances, more about enjoying my job.

If we get furloughed, I'm guessing there will be a mini regional baby boom in 9 months or so.

May be a stupid question. "furloughed" do to govt. shut down????

Chuck33079 · 09-30-2013, 01:24 PM

Sent home without pay. The government employees take it right in the *** when our legislators play chicken with the government.

andre12031948 · 09-30-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Sent home without pay. The government employees take it right in the *** when our legislators play chicken with the government.

NOT the people at "THE TOP"! They get paid & also get a waiver from joining the new health care. Not fair!!!!!

Chuck33079 · 09-30-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

NOT the people at "THE TOP"! They get paid & also get a waiver from joining the new health care. Not fair!!!!!

Nope. They're all ok. It's the thousands and thousands of people who work for government that suffer. The troops aren't getting paid either, right?

fonzo179 · 09-30-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Nope. They're all ok. It's the thousands and thousands of people who work for government that suffer. The troops aren't getting paid either, right?

Up front let me say thank you to everyone supporting us during this Continuing Resolution. As a Federal Government Services employee I do my civic duty and report to work accordingly. The day goes on, the job keeps going for me. And the love and concern you guys have for myself, my fellow Servicemembers, and all Federal Govt. employees is very commendable. So thank you all.

We got paid today, some other servicemembers will be paid tomorrow. We get paid because we earned the money between 1-30 September. However it's not likely we will be paid 15 October or 1 November if the agreement is not reached. Each day the resolution is not signed, is unpaid work that we wil be retroactively repaid during the following time period. Example:

- 1 October, no agreement signed, unpaid work days begin
- 6 October (hypothetical day), agreement signed
- 15 October, we get paid for 7-15 October (but not for 1-6 October).
- 1 November, we get paid for 16-31 October PLUS 1-6 October

There are still A LOT of unanswered questions, and even more fine details I wish I could give everyone on our forum. The above is all I've been told though. I'm just too low on the totem pole.

Chuck33079 · 09-30-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fonzo179

Up front let me say thank you to everyone supporting us during this Continuing Resolution. As a Federal Government Services employee I do my civic duty and report to work accordingly. The day goes on, the job keeps going for me. And the love and concern you guys have for myself, my fellow Servicemembers, and all Federal Govt. employees is very commendable. So thank you all.

We got paid today, some other servicemembers will be paid tomorrow. We get paid because we earned the money between 1-30 September. However it's not likely we will be paid 15 October or 1 November if the agreement is not reached. Each day the resolution is not signed, is unpaid work that we wil be retroactively repaid during the following time period. Example:

- 1 October, no agreement signed, unpaid work days begin
- 6 October (hypothetical day), agreement signed
- 15 October, we get paid for 7-15 October (but not for 1-6 October).
- 1 November, we get paid for 16-31 October PLUS 1-6 October

There are still A LOT of unanswered questions, and even more fine details I wish I could give everyone on our forum. The above is all I've been told though. I'm just too low on the totem pole.

That's a crock of ****. You guys' paychecks ahould be the last thing that gets ****** with.

mults · 09-30-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Sent home without pay. The government employees take it right in the *** when our legislators play chicken with the government.

Yeah, too bad since most legislators will still getting paid. Maybe if they had to follow the same rules, this thing would have been put to bed by now.

H2O_Doc · 09-30-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

May be a stupid question. "furloughed" do to govt. shut down????

Not stupid; yes, if the gvt shuts down, most Feds get sent home.

andre12031948 · 09-30-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

Not stupid; yes, if the gvt shuts down, most Feds get sent home.

I got into this thread so much that I forgot your first post. A little stupid

fonzo179 · 09-30-2013, 01:49 PM

Bottom Line Up Front: I still have to report to work, but some of the people I work with may be affected.

I'm not getting furloughed, but my staff will if they were already scheduled to take leave (made travel arrangements/reservations/etc). We have to give them a letter stating "You are about to take unpaid leave if this is not deemed a medical/family emergency."

Working with recruiters, we (Active Duty Servicemembers) are essential personnel to the military's ongoing mission. Thing is, we can't take leave either (unless it's a medical/family emergency). Strange situation, but it comes down to us being told, "You still gotta go to work."

Chuck33079 · 09-30-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fonzo179

Bottom Line Up Front: I still have to report to work, but some of the people I work with may be affected.

I'm not getting furloughed, but my staff will if they were already scheduled to take leave (made travel arrangements/reservations/etc). We have to give them a letter stating "You are about to take unpaid leave if this is not deemed a medical/family emergency."

Working with recruiters, we (Active Duty Servicemembers) are essential personnel to the military's ongoing mission. Thing is, we can't take leave either (unless it's a medical/family emergency). Strange situation, but it comes down to us being told, "You still gotta go to work."

Are you still getting paid, or are you being told to come to work for free?

H2O_Doc · 09-30-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

I got into this thread so much that I forgot your first post. A little stupid

Let's call it enthusiasm for participating in a dialog with your Nissianian colleagues.

How's that for reinterpretation?

kenchan · 09-30-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

Without turning this into political commentary or a political discussion, will any of you be directly affected by the possible (likely) shutdown? I will likely be forced out of the office for the duration (although not 100% clear). I have lots of nervousness employees.

sorry to hear.

for me no.

09-30-2013, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Sent home without pay. The government employees take it right in the *** when our legislators play chicken with the government. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-30-2013, 01:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 22	Bottom Line Up Front: I still have to report to work, but some of the people I work with *may be affected*. I'm not getting furloughed, but my staff will if they were already scheduled to take leave (made travel arrangements/reservations/etc). We have to give them a letter stating "You are about to take unpaid leave if this is not deemed a medical/family emergency." Working with recruiters, we (Active Duty Servicemembers) are essential personnel to the military's ongoing mission. Thing is, we can't take leave either (unless it's a medical/family emergency). Strange situation, but it comes down to us being told, "You still gotta go to work." __________________ You want a motorcycle, but can't drive a manual? Please tell me you're joking...

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