Benny
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Post by Benny on Oct 2, 2013 18:39:18 GMT -5
Good Luck happytoalmostbedone!!!
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Post by moopigsdad on Oct 3, 2013 9:39:32 GMT -5
Thank you observer53. I was just trying to determine how many at OPM are considered essential. Evidently, most of them. That's a big building, and we were having lunch at what would be peak time. While more than just our proctor, the security guards and the cafeteria contractor must have been considered essential, I'm willing to bet a number of OPM folks were at home. I would bet that more than 50% of the OPM indiviudals are considered "essential", like Veterans Affairs where more than 90% of the people are considered "essential". In other areas, like the EPA less than 10% of the people are considered "essential". At SSA about 70% of the people are considered "essential", so approximiately 44,000 of the 62,000 people who work there will stay on the job. Unfortunately, a lot of those on this Board who work at SSA, work at jobs that are considered "non-essential".
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Post by funkyodar on Oct 3, 2013 9:41:48 GMT -5
While 70% of ssa employees in general are "essential" in the odar division its almost exactly opposite.
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Post by moopigsdad on Oct 3, 2013 10:03:40 GMT -5
While 70% of ssa employees in general are "essential" in the odar division its almost exactly opposite. Funky you would know better than me about ODAR since you work there. LOL! I think the "essential" and "non-essential" breakdown is a joke anyways.
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Post by eyre44 on Oct 3, 2013 10:10:02 GMT -5
While 70% of ssa employees in general are "essential" in the odar division its almost exactly opposite. Remaining ODAR management is doing daily calls about how things are going. They are already talking about recalling some of the furloughed 90 percent of ODAR. It's not fun running a 16 judge office with 3 people. So you may be back to indentured servitude before you know it.
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Post by funkyodar on Oct 3, 2013 10:32:53 GMT -5
I'd rather be indentured to an odar computer than these clogged gutters
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Post by happytoalmostbedone on Oct 3, 2013 12:11:11 GMT -5
I have never been to DC before, so I planned an extra two full days to be there after the test. I am seriously thinking of changing my tickets (family also coming) given the shutdown closures. I can have fun anywhere, but any thoughts on whether there are still worthwhile tourist sites to see despite the shutdown. Am staying at the Marriot with a very high rate, so even with the change ticket fees I'd come out ahead if I come home early in terms of money. My family seems to think we should cut our losses and plan another hypothetical trip there some other time.
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Post by moopigsdad on Oct 3, 2013 12:21:07 GMT -5
I have never been to DC before, so I planned an extra two full days to be there after the test. I am seriously thinking of changing my tickets (family also coming) given the shutdown closures. I can have fun anywhere, but any thoughts on whether there are still worthwhile tourist sites to see despite the shutdown. Am staying at the Marriot with a very high rate, so even with the change ticket fees I'd come out ahead if I come home early in terms of money. My family seems to think we should cut our losses and plan another hypothetical trip there some other time. I agree happytoalmostbedone with coming back at another time. There are so many things to see in DC, but if they are closed, like the monuments, museums, etc. you would be better coming back at another time. Perhaps, the airline will allow you some latitude to waive the fee or allow you to apply it to another trip in the future with the issue of the federal shutdown. It doesn't hurt to ask. If your testing time is coming up soon, I suggest you see if there are seats on an earlier day prior to even thinking about changing. You could always travel to Baltimore about an hour or so away and do the sites there, like the aquarium, the Inner Harbor, etc. I always enjoy Baltimore as much as DC and you would only have to add in the cost of a rental car and change your hotel reservations for a couple of days and you would still enjoy your trip. Just a thought for you to consider.
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Post by funkyodar on Oct 3, 2013 12:41:44 GMT -5
I have never been to DC before, so I planned an extra two full days to be there after the test. I am seriously thinking of changing my tickets (family also coming) given the shutdown closures. I can have fun anywhere, but any thoughts on whether there are still worthwhile tourist sites to see despite the shutdown. Am staying at the Marriot with a very high rate, so even with the change ticket fees I'd come out ahead if I come home early in terms of money. My family seems to think we should cut our losses and plan another hypothetical trip there some other time. Just saw a report that the newseum and spy museum are both open and offering free admission to furloughed feds. Other private museums are open as well and there are plenty of great places to eat. all you can do is make the best of it.
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Post by moopigsdad on Oct 3, 2013 13:04:03 GMT -5
I have never been to DC before, so I planned an extra two full days to be there after the test. I am seriously thinking of changing my tickets (family also coming) given the shutdown closures. I can have fun anywhere, but any thoughts on whether there are still worthwhile tourist sites to see despite the shutdown. Am staying at the Marriot with a very high rate, so even with the change ticket fees I'd come out ahead if I come home early in terms of money. My family seems to think we should cut our losses and plan another hypothetical trip there some other time. Just saw a report that the newseum and spy museum are both open and offering free admission to furloughed feds. Other private museums are open as well and there are plenty of great places to eat. all you can do is make the best of it. I don't disagree, but with the Smithsonian closed and the Monuments closed, you end up missing too much Funky. Not to slam the open museums, but there is a cost to enter them unless a furloughed fed. Hence, the family would have to pay to enter the museums. I still think if she can get to Baltimore, she would enjoy it as much while the weather is still decent enough. Have you ever been to Baltimore and the Inner Harbor? The National Aquarium? It is a very nice city and the food is great there too.
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Post by yarddog on Oct 3, 2013 13:04:11 GMT -5
I have never been to DC before, so I planned an extra two full days to be there after the test. I am seriously thinking of changing my tickets (family also coming) given the shutdown closures. I can have fun anywhere, but any thoughts on whether there are still worthwhile tourist sites to see despite the shutdown. Am staying at the Marriot with a very high rate, so even with the change ticket fees I'd come out ahead if I come home early in terms of money. My family seems to think we should cut our losses and plan another hypothetical trip there some other time. Just saw a report that the newseum and spy museum are both open and offering free admission to furloughed feds. Other private museums are open as well and there are plenty of great places to eat. all you can do is make the best of it. Try the Phillips collection n of DuPont circle. Great art
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Post by funkyodar on Oct 3, 2013 14:14:38 GMT -5
Just saw a report that the newseum and spy museum are both open and offering free admission to furloughed feds. Other private museums are open as well and there are plenty of great places to eat. all you can do is make the best of it. I don't disagree, but with the Smithsonian closed and the Monuments closed, you end up missing too much Funky. Not to slam the open museums, but there is a cost to enter them unless a furloughed fed. Hence, the family would have to pay to enter the museums. I still think if she can get to Baltimore, she would enjoy it as much while the weather is still decent enough. Have you ever been to Baltimore and the Inner Harbor? The National Aquarium? It is a very nice city and the food is great there too. Oh I agree. spent 2 weeksin a hotel on the inner harbor for decision writing training. But, if she is stuck in dc, the shutdown sucks, but a few good things are still available.
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Post by 71stretch on Oct 3, 2013 14:19:27 GMT -5
On the way to the airport. Bye, DC !
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Post by moopigsdad on Oct 3, 2013 14:35:19 GMT -5
Shots fired near the Capitol. Capitol on lockdown. Senseless violence is not on furlough. On the way to the airport. Bye, DC ! Congratulations observer. I bet you are happy to be done with the process and DC for now. Get some rest and now you are on the other side waiting with the rest of us for a NOR.
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Post by JudgeRatty on Oct 3, 2013 15:26:35 GMT -5
On the way to the airport. Bye, DC ! Congrats Observer!
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Post by trekker on Oct 3, 2013 18:17:22 GMT -5
We are slowly getting to the end of this process. Best wishes to everyone.
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Post by happytoalmostbedone on Oct 3, 2013 21:37:22 GMT -5
Thanks for all your thoughts. I'm going to leave DC early.
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Post by moopigsdad on Oct 4, 2013 6:45:46 GMT -5
Thanks for all your thoughts. I'm going to leave DC early. Good for you happy. As long as you can get out of there earlier for a minimal price, I would do so. Good luck on your testing.
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Post by 71stretch on Oct 4, 2013 10:52:16 GMT -5
Well, got home safely last night, but came out this morning to a car keyed with obscenities and a flat tire (quite possibly slashed). In the "trouble comes in threes" category, I'm waiting for " we lost your WD" or "the computer ate your LBMT score sheet".
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Post by Gaidin on Oct 4, 2013 11:02:28 GMT -5
Wow! Congress was serious about that shut down.
In all seriousness Observer that is awful and hopefully the karmic wheel will roll for you not against you going forward.
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