“The new marching orders for federal workers during snowstorms this winter: Leave the office by the time we tell you to go home — or stay put until we say the roads are safe.” – Washington Post Article

 

It appears that the Federal Government, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments – where I used to be an intern – have created a new snow policy for Federal employees in the Washington, DC area.

 

Could you imagine what it would be like to camp out at work and be “snowed in?” Yikes, I couldn’t imagine! What are your thoughts?!

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