A federal worker reveals the toll of mandatory return-to-office (RTO) policies implemented under Trump's administration, leading to a 15-hour weekly commute. They share that this change has drained their energy and altered their weekends from socializing and recreational activities to spending time on household chores. As a military spouse, they also face additional challenges as they navigate their partner's unpredictable schedule, highlighting the mental strain caused by the federal work environment. Despite this, they are working on supporting each other during these transitions.
I commute about three hours every day, an hour and a half in, an hour and a half back.
Usually we would meet up with friends at different places, like ice skating or go-karting or just a fun place for dinner.
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