Government Shutdown Megathread

https://www.reddit.com/r/tsa/comments/1hihz8n/government_shutdown_megathread/

created by FormerFly on 20/12/2024 at 11:39 UTC

57 upvotes, 20 top-level comments (showing 20)

As we potentially have a shutdown incoming here is your megathread for discussing all shutdown related information and feelings.

Any comments regarding abuse of the system by calling out will be removed.

All other shutdown posts will be removed.

Comments

Comment by FormerFly at 20/12/2024 at 11:43 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

As a reminder, if we do have a shutdown and you are struggling to get by, reach out to your local management as there are programs in place to assist you.

Comment by Bitter-Repair at 20/12/2024 at 14:14 UTC

10 upvotes, 3 direct replies

M6 current airport reminded us that vacation is going to be cancelled but mandated rdo overtime still stands. How's the insanity at your airport?

Comment by Evening_Pomegranate8 at 20/12/2024 at 14:53 UTC

32 upvotes, 0 direct replies

What boggles my mind is that everything was fine until a certain someone couldn't keep his hands off Twitter.

Comment by Sploinks at 21/12/2024 at 05:46 UTC

6 upvotes, 1 direct replies

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/government-shutdown-live-updates-rcna184880[1][2]

1: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/government-shutdown-live-updates-rcna184880

2: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/government-shutdown-live-updates-rcna184880

As of 10:39 PM MST, a bill has passed the Senate to keep the Federal Government open until March, and it's on the president's desk to sign.

Comment by DX_Tb0nE_XD at 20/12/2024 at 12:12 UTC

45 upvotes, 5 direct replies

America is now fully controlled by oligarchs and the voters handed it to them on a silver platter. Its going to be a tough 4 years if youre a federal worker

Comment by Mikey_meatballz at 20/12/2024 at 18:24 UTC

5 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Remember everyone, if you call out during the shutdown you are placed on furlough status, not charged any of your leave time and will be paid for the day.

Comment by dilemma900 at 20/12/2024 at 12:48 UTC

22 upvotes, 5 direct replies

Whats really interesting. Democrats may? have been a better pick for our organization, but people were so sick of the Biden/Harris administration that they were okay putting someone in office that seems to be leaning against TSA

Comment by somethingunchilled at 20/12/2024 at 15:47 UTC

8 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I’m so out of the news media frame. I didn’t know this until last night and I do wish our higher up would inform us of this so that way for those that do not keep in touch with the news and everything like that. know what is going on I should’ve seen this coming. It’s the government, but I don’t pay attention.

Comment by trotnixon at 20/12/2024 at 16:37 UTC

3 upvotes, 1 direct replies

FAAFO

Comment by [deleted] at 20/12/2024 at 22:47 UTC

3 upvotes, 1 direct replies

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Comment by Old_Wrongdoer_4953 at 22/12/2024 at 03:26 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

For what it’s worth, if you’re a Federal worker and have your check deposited into Navy Federal Credit Union, when a shutdown happens and you don’t get paid, they will supplement your pay based off of what you earned in prior months so you can pay your bills.

Once the shutdown ends you will receive payment from TSA (really DoA) and you can payback Navy Fed.

Either that, or put some money away for Christ’s sake. We’re all adults, you can afford to put $50 a paycheck away every pay period for a year, and when/if this happens you will be prepared.

For those who don’t know, a Government shutdown looms every year, so you should plan accordingly. No tears from me if you are late on your bills, it’s how this operation works people.

Comment by [deleted] at 22/12/2024 at 17:11 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

I hate to be the one to sound this alarm, but it has to be said.

Many of us in GS land live paycheck to paycheck I get that. But I have also taken weekend work that goes into savings in case these shutdowns happen. It sucks, but I knew this might have to be done.

Not everyone has cash lying around and I have had to take additional work on to have a small cushion for this purpose, but it has to be done.

Comment by According_Bar3345 at 20/12/2024 at 15:56 UTC

5 upvotes, 1 direct replies

What will happen for us people waiting to hear back for the job?? (I've passed medical as of the 25th of november) So I'm just waiting on whether or not I've gotten the job yet. But with this shutdown, I don't know what to expect since I've never worked for the government yet.

Comment by EthiopianObesity at 20/12/2024 at 15:21 UTC

12 upvotes, 2 direct replies

OP obviously voted for musk and trump and is coping in these comments.

End of the day, we all saw this coming yet most TSOs voted this way. Just hope they take their time on usps cause we're up next.

Comment by Mike_Mr305 at 20/12/2024 at 12:33 UTC

4 upvotes, 3 direct replies

For yall who have been through a few of these already, it's OT season at my airport, I'm gunna guess they don't backpay your OT at the OT rate?

Comment by PlatypusApart3302 at 20/12/2024 at 13:32 UTC

2 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Just so I can plan ahead - what happens to the TSA PreCheck program? Does it shut down altogether, or does it just pause taking new members?

Comment by SemVSem at 20/12/2024 at 14:03 UTC

3 upvotes, 3 direct replies

It'll hurt my bank account, but I understand why it's happening. We can not allow a bill that's 1500+ pages to pass with 72 hours to read it. It's likely stuffed to the brim with nonsense. I also understand why a debt ceiling increase would also be denied on a more simplified bill. We're 36 trillion dollars in debt. That needs to be addressed, and I'm not selfish enough to put the well-being of my country below my need for a paycheck.

Comment by BestAvonger at 20/12/2024 at 15:10 UTC

1 upvotes, 3 direct replies

So what happens if I have PPL that's been scheduled since July starting on the 22nd? Am I SOL because I made plans for travel and leave on that same day? Will I just be LWOP? Or will they pay me the PPL as back pay once they reopen?