Just another example of the hypocrisy of Frank and his right wing buddies. They’re allegedly about family values and Christianity but they can’t allow employees to spend a few days off with family at Christmas. Plus, they are missing an opportunity to further promote online services.
Are you being FR? The weekend and the other day being the actual holiday? Does that leather of the boot you’re licking taste good? Do the SSA employees not deserve time off? FOH.
Yes, the famously super-productive day before and day after christmas. I am sure that sooooo much work is going to get done by employees on these days.
Employees worked for a month and a half without pay because Congress and the President refused to do their jobs. The President gives a wonderful holiday gift and SSA employees get told by a billionaire who has been in public service for less than a year all about what public service is.
Frank will definitely not be working either day. Neither will any of his “heads” or “chiefs.” This will also cost the agency a fortune since holiday pay is 2x the regular rate.
A month after not getting paid for early 2 months the agency decides to figure out how to demoralize the staff even more.
Another slap in the face / big F.U. to frontline employees. Sure we will get Holiday pay. Just like we got paid back for working during the shutdown. But it completely negates the morale goodwill that was offered by POTUS.
So are we only open 9-1 but do FOs have to work a full 8 hour day? And it talks about “volunteers” who will answer phones? You won’t be able to get away with only 2-3 “volunteers” FVCK Frank.
Exactly what I was wondering on the full day. I guess we’ll get more info, but none of the above makes any sense for FO’s. So, anyone who didn’t have scheduled, approved leave is a “volunteer”?
Frank probably made this decision after reading Charles’ blog all year. Constant complaining about backlogs and poor customer service (which is nothing new in my 20 years at SSA) and now complaining about keeping offices open to serve the American public.
I, for one, am happy to work and receive holiday pay. I don't need the extra time off, though it was a very kind gesture from our president. Serving the community is an award enough.
And just like that the COSS admits that we cannot do without critical frontline face to face service for even two days. Goes against everything he has been promoting this year.
We've had a ton of bad COSSs (Astrue being the exception), I don't know where Frank will land on the scale, but he's certainly going down as most hated.
Sorry, it's the right decision. The agency is swamped with backlogs. Many offices have few if any appointments available. Taking unexpected days off just further buries the agency. The staff working will be well compensated. It's the right move. Not everyone wants to be off anyway. It'll be interesting to see what the volunteer part of this really means. I'm curious if any and all can work, if there will be limits, and yes, what if there aren't volunteers in a particular office.
FO workers whine over everything. They get extra pay and a day off to use at another time. Do you see ALJs whining? Get over it. You signed up for this.
Two days in office is not going to change a damn thing. Honestly, it’s to the point there are no real solutions for SSA (at least at some FO levels). Thinking these two days would make any bit of difference = naivety.
Didn’t this administration reduce the SSA workforce? That is the reason why backlogs are spiking. The SSA employees are doing their best under difficult circumstances. The House of Representatives went on a two month vacation during the government shutdown while SSA employees went to work without pay for the same period of time.
Most folks probably took those days off anyway. My manager always removed appts for days like that so the few people working could answer phones and work the lobby.
Field officers should be proud to serve those days. They’re helping the program. Be happy you have a job. As our commissioner puts it: an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay.
Agency employees have plenty of leave availability. If they needed the days off, they likely already had it scheduled. Best I can tell, any sourpussing about this is just the perception that it's not a full on free lunch.
As a former employee who is retired, you all need to stop complaining . This is a pretty good deal. At least they offer options and you all have the option of taking leave, BE GRATEFUL for your jobs.
Just another example of the hypocrisy of Frank and his right wing buddies. They’re allegedly about family values and Christianity but they can’t allow employees to spend a few days off with family at Christmas. Plus, they are missing an opportunity to further promote online services.
ReplyDeleteYou are getting a few days off, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. If you wanted more you should have taken leave.
DeleteAre you being FR? The weekend and the other day being the actual holiday? Does that leather of the boot you’re licking taste good? Do the SSA employees not deserve time off? FOH.
DeleteYou get holiday pay if you work the 24th and 26th
ReplyDeleteThere is not enough lipstick in this world to put on this pig! 💄 🐷
DeleteYes, the famously super-productive day before and day after christmas. I am sure that sooooo much work is going to get done by employees on these days.
ReplyDeleteEmployees worked for a month and a half without pay because Congress and the President refused to do their jobs. The President gives a wonderful holiday gift and SSA employees get told by a billionaire who has been in public service for less than a year all about what public service is.
ReplyDeleteGive me a break Scrooge.
Frank will definitely not be working either day. Neither will any of his “heads” or “chiefs.” This will also cost the agency a fortune since holiday pay is 2x the regular rate.
ReplyDeleteA month after not getting paid for early 2 months the agency decides to figure out how to demoralize the staff even more.
Another slap in the face / big F.U. to frontline employees. Sure we will get Holiday pay. Just like we got paid back for working during the shutdown. But it completely negates the morale goodwill that was offered by POTUS.
ReplyDeleteI hope ghosts of all Christmases haunt him all his life.
ReplyDeleteWhat an a**hole. I hope he steps on forty legos and fifty bags of flaming dog-s**g this Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThat’s the holiday spirit!
DeleteSo are we only open 9-1 but do FOs have to work a full 8 hour day? And it talks about “volunteers” who will answer phones? You won’t be able to get away with only 2-3 “volunteers” FVCK Frank.
ReplyDeleteExactly what I was wondering on the full day. I guess we’ll get more info, but none of the above makes any sense for FO’s. So, anyone who didn’t have scheduled, approved leave is a “volunteer”?
DeleteFrank probably made this decision after reading Charles’ blog all year. Constant complaining about backlogs and poor customer service (which is nothing new in my 20 years at SSA) and now complaining about keeping offices open to serve the American public.
ReplyDeleteI see you got the Republican talking points this morning.
DeleteI, for one, am happy to work and receive holiday pay. I don't need the extra time off, though it was a very kind gesture from our president. Serving the community is an award enough.
ReplyDeleteGood one!!! 🤣😂🤣
DeleteAnd just like that the COSS admits that we cannot do without critical frontline face to face service for even two days. Goes against everything he has been promoting this year.
ReplyDeleteWe've had a ton of bad COSSs (Astrue being the exception), I don't know where Frank will land on the scale, but he's certainly going down as most hated.
ReplyDeleteMAGA Frankie is lapping the competition. 🐎
DeleteO’Malley the worst. Frank right behind.
DeleteSorry, it's the right decision. The agency is swamped with backlogs. Many offices have few if any appointments available. Taking unexpected days off just further buries the agency. The staff working will be well compensated. It's the right move. Not everyone wants to be off anyway. It'll be interesting to see what the volunteer part of this really means. I'm curious if any and all can work, if there will be limits, and yes, what if there aren't volunteers in a particular office.
ReplyDeleteFO workers whine over everything. They get extra pay and a day off to use at another time. Do you see ALJs whining? Get over it. You signed up for this.
DeleteTwo days in office is not going to change a damn thing. Honestly, it’s to the point there are no real solutions for SSA (at least at some FO levels). Thinking these two days would make any bit of difference = naivety.
DeleteYou, like most people at SSA, do not pay attention to details. Managers/OIC get the 8 hours of Admin Leave, not the FO staff.
DeleteDidn’t this administration reduce the SSA workforce? That is the reason why backlogs are spiking. The SSA employees are doing their best under difficult circumstances. The House of Representatives went on a two month vacation during the government shutdown while SSA employees went to work without pay for the same period of time.
DeleteStop with all the whining and be happy you have a job.
ReplyDeleteMost folks probably took those days off anyway. My manager always removed appts for days like that so the few people working could answer phones and work the lobby.
ReplyDeleteField officers should be proud to serve those days. They’re helping the program. Be happy you have a job. As our commissioner puts it: an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay.
ReplyDeleteIf customer service is such a priority then maybe…hire more people?
ReplyDeleteI expect Frank Bisignano to lead by example and be in his office on December 24th and 26th. Frank, eyes will be on you.
ReplyDeleteAgency employees have plenty of leave availability. If they needed the days off, they likely already had it scheduled. Best I can tell, any sourpussing about this is just the perception that it's not a full on free lunch.
ReplyDeleteJust you using the word “sourpussing” tells me everything I need to know.
DeleteWhose going to assist the public? Casper the friendly ghost? 👻
DeleteAs a former employee who is retired, you all need to stop complaining . This is a pretty good deal. At least they offer options and you all have the option of taking leave, BE GRATEFUL for your jobs.
ReplyDeleteAre you vacationing in Cancun with Ted Cruz? 🏖
DeleteIt’s easy to comment from the sidelines.