Maybe come back when you have a VPN. The simple fact that you think it's optional in this day & age belies a likelihood that you'll also choose to forgo other essential infosec practices, and no one in their right mind would point that in the direction of their favorite community, NGL. No judgment. Just, give it a think. 🖖🏼
Also, if you are a Fed, I compassionately suggest you quit. Before the Hugo Boss uniforms are standard issue. For your sake as well as everyone else's. 🤷🏼♂️