Federal employees who have been furloughed for the last 43 days return to work tomorrow!

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Hey everyone! I wanted to check in on our community.

For those of us who experienced the most recent federal furlough, I'm hoping everyone held up well and their spirits are intact. Virtual hugs from yours truly as you get back into routine and  head back to work!

Im curious how everyone navigated that unexpected time off - especially from a productivity and professional development perspective. 43 days is a lot of time and I am sure you ran out of Netflix shows to binge!

I'd love to hear:

• Did you use the downtime to learn any new Atlassian tools or features? 
• Did you tackle any personal projects or DYI?
• Did you use this unexpected break as an opportunity to visit friends and family?
• Did you spend anytime devoted to professional development such as completing a certification?
• How did your team use Atlassian tools to stay coordinated and ready to hit the ground running when the furlough ended?

I'm thinking this could be a great thread for sharing lessons learned and maybe even some unexpected silver linings. Plus, if any of us face this situation again, we can be better prepared with strategies from this community.

Looking forward to hearing your stories and tips!