US Department of Transportation Employees Given Until 03/10 to RTO

Just found out yesterday that RTO will be impacting our sub agency without exception. No agency property within 50 miles in my case. While they will consider other government office buildings, honestly I have little hope. Looks like I will be waiting for involuntarily separation - the outcome I always felt was inevitable.

As bad as this will be financially, I'm relieved to some extent. What's going on in our country is unconscionable, and I think the emotional toll of working for a lawless and unfeeling government would be far worse than dealing with the short-term repercussions of moving to the private sector.

I plan to write about the ordeal in the coming weeks, and I would encourage others to do the same. Document your account. What's happening to us is unprecedented. What's happening is downright unamerican. Stay strong for your friends, family, and loved ones, but take the time to tell your story. If this country ever hopes to turn the page on what's unfolding today, people will need to fully understand and appreciate the impact this has had.

Thank you for your service, and never forget that you matter far more than those dealing our country despair.