Reportedly, 5% that show up are maintenance, janitors, and security personnel; leaving only 1% that actually show up to do the work of the Federal department they work for.
When I worked at an NWS forecast office, there was almost never 100% attendance on a particular day. Rotating shifts meant at least 2 had a day off. Others had travel for their jobs. I've also worked for the Census, and being on the field going house-to-house would probably not be covered as "in the office."
So, the 6% coverage cited in the story is not good, but I would like to see the actual coverage per department and the reasons why they are not "at the office".
Reportedly, 5% that show up are maintenance, janitors, and security personnel; leaving only 1% that actually show up to do the work of the Federal department they work for.
ReplyDeleteWhen I worked at an NWS forecast office, there was almost never 100% attendance on a particular day. Rotating shifts meant at least 2 had a day off. Others had travel for their jobs. I've also worked for the Census, and being on the field going house-to-house would probably not be covered as "in the office."
ReplyDeleteSo, the 6% coverage cited in the story is not good, but I would like to see the actual coverage per department and the reasons why they are not "at the office".