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Showing Original Post only (View all)I was forced today [View all]
to send my five bullet point list of "what I did this past week".
Very demeaning and depressing. As if helping over 200 Veterans obtain and receive healthcare was not enough. Our clinic is insanely busy!
Our department was forced into this. We had no choice but to answer to this shithead and his 20-year-old hackers.
At least the wine is going down smoothly. Tomorrow is another day. *sigh*
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Sorry - I replied to myself instead of to you - but I did explain my thoughts.
soldierant
Feb 2025
#77
What Elon Musk does in a lifetime will never be as important as what you do in one week.
Scrivener7
Feb 2025
#8
Every time I talk to or Secure Message a VA employee in my area, I now add a special thanks.
Wonder Why
Feb 2025
#10
As a social worker, I thank you for being there for people who need help.
kerry-is-my-prez
Feb 2025
#43
Omg! You have the Secret Service helping you? Or do you work for them?
kerry-is-my-prez
Feb 2025
#46
Screen print that so they don't claim you've never sent it. Set return receipt on.
TheBlackAdder
Feb 2025
#25
It is often common practice for a supervisor to require an accounting of tasks and hours. Musk does not have the
Martin68
Feb 2025
#31
Sending you hugs and thanks for all you do. I don't need a list to know you make a difference in the lives of Veterans
MLAA
Feb 2025
#35
I worked for a couple of large corporations that did this shit. Once I got into corporate world I was told not uncommon
Cheezoholic
Feb 2025
#36
I am fortunate to be near enough retirement that if I ever had to do this I could be an asshole about it. nt
Gore1FL
Feb 2025
#58
I submitted my ideas and comments too (we are all federal employees now).
waterwatcher123
Feb 2025
#70