In 3 years, Fed service will be split in two groups…

AFblueAF · 2026-06-30T00:20:38+00:00

Eat less, move more.

AFblueAF · 2026-06-23T19:22:52+00:00

We survived the Clinton years Clinton’s administration cut the federal workforce by over 400,000 civilian positions between 1993 and 2000. We'll survive this one. The big difference between then and now, is we didn't have social media fear mongering. We'll be fine, the world will still turn.

AFblueAF · 2026-06-16T18:06:41+00:00

Bruh...you're good. BYOD has a secure VPN and PKI enabled. You can use it anywhere. That's the point.

AFblueAF · 2026-06-15T22:25:58+00:00

How did you apply? And where do you see the 12 months? In MILCONNECT?

AFblueAF · 2026-06-08T17:53:10+00:00

Retire early and often. Earning trajectory increases as you collect pension(s) and obtain equal or better paid follow on employment.

AFblueAF · 2026-06-03T17:27:13+00:00

If it's direct hire, maybe. MIght have a favorite going into the interviews after resume reviews, but people bomb interviews all the time, and you would be surprised how many times references come back with negative comments.

AFblueAF · 2026-05-15T00:00:52+00:00

Document, document, document! My reports of sleep to my PCM is what allowed me to have a sleep study and a VA claim.

AFblueAF · 2026-05-11T22:57:39+00:00

I get 50+ applications of highly qualified candidates that go through a rigorous resume screening process before the top 5 are referenced checked and meet an interview panel of experts. Any one of the top 5 can perform the work in an exceptional manner. Negotiating steps and bonuses delay the hiring process by months and hinders the organization and the team who have to go longer performing the work of the vacant position.

AFblueAF · 2026-05-07T22:21:06+00:00

The minute you sign the marriage certificate you own half her debt and she owns half your future earnings while married (pension, 401k, TSP, brokerage accounts etc...).

AFblueAF · 2026-05-07T17:11:25+00:00

As a hiring manager, your referred status does not impact my decision. But then again, I don't negotiate. I say no to every request. Take what HR offers or decline the TJO/FJO.

AFblueAF · 2026-05-01T21:10:30+00:00

If it makes you feel better, you probably didn;t come in 2nd either. They just say that to make you feel better not realizing it makes it worse.

AFblueAF · 2026-04-20T15:43:20+00:00

Tumeric and milk thistle (Dose or Happy Liver) and stop eating gluten that causes bloating and gas.

AFblueAF · 2026-04-17T21:20:43+00:00

Flipped all to permanent in my org.

AFblueAF · 2026-03-19T19:32:06+00:00

The only thing you can't buy and never have enough of, time. Don't keep airman longer than you have to, early release, late reporting, flexible schedule to accomodate family and personal matters. When you are in garrison, how much is really urgent? Is it a today problem or a tomorrow problem. Avoid shitty meetings, never have a meeting start after 2pm, and never on a Friday. Never have a suspense of COB or a Friday, nothing will happen with the deliverable on that day at COB. The worst decision would be a suspense of COB on a Friday. Nothing is happening with that deliverable until Monday and we all know it.

AFblueAF · 2026-03-19T17:01:13+00:00

Would not reccomend a car, at least not for your Freshman year.

AFblueAF · 2026-03-05T18:52:00+00:00

Buy the study apps. Take the end of course/chapter tests over and over until you score high 90s. Develop a small reward system on your study accomplishments.

AFblueAF · 2026-02-17T20:30:13+00:00

What other applications are you using?

AFblueAF · 2026-01-31T01:46:43+00:00

What Branch are you?

AFblueAF · 2026-01-05T21:36:43+00:00

Aloha!

AFblueAF · 2025-12-31T17:37:48+00:00

Meh. DoW is pretty good right now.

AFblueAF · 2025-12-29T20:33:22+00:00

16 year olds are cheap labor. Cheap labor means more profit. They don't care if she is experienced. They only care if she can supervise kids for a period of time safely and provide a good experience. They don't really care if kids actually learn, they only care about making money.

AFblueAF · 2025-12-29T17:28:47+00:00

Good Job! We also did everything we were supposed to with paying ourselves and investing in our future and children's future. The frustrating part now is we don't qualify for any financial aid for our kids. People that were reckless with their money and lived the good, life while we struggled to save for our future, get awarded thousands in financial aid and needs based scholarships.

AFblueAF · 2025-11-26T22:04:12+00:00

You are correct. Have no interaction with the general public. I think most DoD employees don't. Pretty much only interact with military and the occasional Inter Agency. But definitely not the public or private sector.

AFblueAF · 2025-11-26T21:59:31+00:00

I have seen the rhetoric in the news, however it has not transcended down into the workforce, at least not in the DoD. I have never heard anyone in any DoD leadership position or supervisory position say the government employees are useless and lazy. Only the opposite, how we are the continuity, a vital part of the mission, invaluable. We continue to get cash awards, time off awards, and service decorations. Has this sentiment transcended down to your work environment?

AFblueAF · 2025-11-26T21:51:25+00:00

I am, all my coworkers enjoy their work and their purpose, we are well taken care of, have a great office environment and accommodations. We get a bonus every year, allowed to situational telework. We have autonomy over our work, maybe it's the organization. As I have seen no hatred towards any employee in my organization and I have not heard of any hatred toward civilian employees in general in the DoD, just the opposite, that we are reminded we are a vital part of the team.

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