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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 16:21:37 GMT -5
I am scheduled for WD/LBMT on October 1st and SI on October 2nd. Will be flying into D. C. the evening of September 30th and staying two nights at the Marriott. It's probable that there is no clear answer to this but I am now worried about the possibility of a government shutdown on October 1st. These things happen or not at the last minute and anybody testing on those dates could have a problem, showing up and incurring the expense with nowhere to go.
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Post by moopigsdad on Sept 19, 2013 16:27:17 GMT -5
I am scheduled for WD/LBMT on October 1st and SI on October 2nd. Will be flying into D. C. the evening of September 30th and staying two nights at the Marriott. It's probable that there is no clear answer to this but I am now worried about the possibility of a government shutdown on October 1st. These things happen or not at the last minute and anybody testing on those dates could have a problem, showing up and incurring the expense with nowhere to go. I agree and I feel for you. It is not a good position to be in. Let's hope Congress acts responsibly and there is no shutdown. I guess you could always ask OPM to reschedule you to a later date in October, although I am sure you have incurred your flight expenses and it would cost you to change them. Usually you can cancel the hotel and not be charged. I feel for you.
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Post by Benny on Sept 19, 2013 16:30:22 GMT -5
From a government employee perspective......the "government shutdown" game is getting old. To SOME insiders, it is about political posturing. And in the end, some "hero" saves the day. Not holding my breath for a shutdown.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 16:32:22 GMT -5
Thank you moopigsdad. I was already rescheduled to that date from my original dates in early August. I have sent a message to the help desk, lets see what they say. I will post on their reply.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 16:36:27 GMT -5
From a government employee perspective......the "government shutdown" game is getting old. To SOME insiders, it is about political posturing. And in the end, some "hero" saves the day. Not holding my breath for a shutdown. I too am a long time federal employee and, while I agree that they generally come up with a solution to avoid shutting down, I was there when they did close it down in the mid 90's, I believe 94 or 96.
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Post by moopigsdad on Sept 19, 2013 17:21:52 GMT -5
Thanks Marcopolo for agreeing to post OPM's response. I had no idea you were already rescheduled. I wish you a lot of luck and hope the threat of a shutdown passes without it happening..
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 17:40:16 GMT -5
I don't know if it's true but I would think that many, if not most, of the people set for October are reschedules.
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Post by funkyodar on Sept 19, 2013 18:03:45 GMT -5
From a government employee perspective......the "government shutdown" game is getting old. To SOME insiders, it is about political posturing. And in the end, some "hero" saves the day. Not holding my breath for a shutdown. I too am a long time federal employee and, while I agree that they generally come up with a solution to avoid shutting down, I was there when they did close it down in the mid 90's, I believe 94 or 96. Shutdown 5 days in nov 95 and 28 days in dec/jan 96. Normally I wouldn't be worried, but this lil republican civil war is unlikely to end peacefully.
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Post by ehjd on Sept 19, 2013 18:04:04 GMT -5
Unfortunately, the way things have been recently, I would suspect not knowing what the deal is until walking up to OPM's front door on the morning of Tuesday, October 1st and fining it either open or locked.
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Post by Benny on Sept 19, 2013 18:11:14 GMT -5
Right, there was a prior shutdown. But the bad taste that left in consitituent's mounts was long lasting. Hopefully, it will be resolved this time. I hope those testing in October will not be inconvenienced and lose money on flights, etc. Keeping my fingers crossed for all October Phase IiI people. If I hear any scoop from "the inside" I will post.
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Post by funkyodar on Sept 19, 2013 18:20:28 GMT -5
Back then reps cared about leavin that bad taste. Now they only care about the tiny little portion of america that has been gerrymandered into a district that thinks exactly as they do.
These are the same guys that now go home and tout the sequester as a win. Same bunch that has made it their career to ensure that nothing passes congress. Pretty sure they would be seen as principled heroesin their little enclaves if they cause a shutdown.
Hopefully saner heads will prevail, but first those saner heads have to stop fearing getting chopped off if they cross the bullies. Don't have much faith that will happen until the damage is done.
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Post by usnrcwo on Sept 19, 2013 18:40:34 GMT -5
Funky, it sounds like you were listening to NPR this afternoon.
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Post by funkyodar on Sept 19, 2013 19:18:41 GMT -5
Touche....lol.
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Post by deltajudge on Sept 19, 2013 19:41:46 GMT -5
8-)Well it was Obama's idea about the sequester, and he is the one that is saying he will not compromise on the debt ceiling or any cuts in spending. He is also finding it increasingly difficult to defend his affordable care act, as members of his base, unions, fellow democrats and a whole host of others are now discovering what Pelosi said some while back, we have to pass it to see what is in it. They are finding out.
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Post by funkyodar on Sept 19, 2013 20:07:27 GMT -5
Certainly don't want to turn this into a political board and I agree that the dems are just as bad.
But, at present its only a subgroup of the reps that have shown they believe compromise is a sin and are attempting to win by extortion what they don't have the political power to win by acceptable means.
When one party is driven to insanity by its far wing, to the point that respected life long members of that party are afraid to speak up cause millions will be thrown against them in a primary fight, then we have either a standstill or utter chaos.
The dems have been in the same boat and almost died as a party. Now its the reps turn. As a unaffiliated moderate, its great political theatre. As a gov employee, its distressing to know your livelihood and career is subject to the whims of morons.
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Post by alj on Sept 19, 2013 21:16:50 GMT -5
8-)Well it was Obama's idea about the sequester . . . . Seriously, DJ?
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Post by minny on Sept 19, 2013 21:26:00 GMT -5
marcopolo, I am right there with you since I have the same dates (also rescheduled). I'm just burying my head in the sand and pretending all is well.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 21:32:30 GMT -5
Yes, I saw that it might be getting political and that was not my intention when I raised my concern. I am just worried about the consequences to those of us who are testing on those dates. As I said, I was there the last time it happened and in the end, nobody suffers except the public. Federal employees basically had time off with no loss of pay or benefits. Those who needed to have access to service and did not get it, like those of us going to DC on those dates, were the ones suffering the consequences. That's just the way it goes and life goes on.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 21:34:30 GMT -5
marcopolo, I am right there with you since I have the same dates (also rescheduled). I'm just burying my head in the sand and pretending all is well. Mindy, I hear you. Nothing we can do about it. It probably will be OK.
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Post by bartleby on Sept 19, 2013 21:35:23 GMT -5
Gotta remember Obama said there would be no sequester. Further as far as the Repubs being unwilling to compromise, remember the Dems did not let any Repubs get involved with the Obamacare Bill when it was written. You can't blame the Repubs for not supporting something they had NO say in. Further, the Dems should have done a budget the first two years when they had control of everything. The Repubs are offering to finance the Government, just not Obamacare. Sounds like a compromise to me..
Just another point, in the past ALJ's were not off, but expected to be in the office as essential employees.
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