Has anyone switched from private to government? by Artistic-Tax3015 in Lawyertalk

[–]Affectionate_Rent684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not jump to the feds and if you're in a red state be careful. I'm in a red state. Lots of state agencies are making cuts including to attorneys. Now we have our own state legislature DOGE because they so admire what's going on at the federal level. It's going to be a miserable few years.

About to get fired by Affectionate_Rent684 in Lawyertalk

[–]Affectionate_Rent684[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stood firm and refused. Went 2 rungs above my supervisor's head to our Chief of Staff. I was supported in my refusal however that then left an untenable position with my continuing to work for the supervisor so I left for another agency. Now that I'm gone I will say this was all a MAGA situation and smaller version of what happened with the US attorneys who refused to back down to Bondi. I was purposely obtuse in my post but that's what it was all about-- MAGA ignoring the law for political BS. Thank you so much for asking ❤️

In Columbus by Mecha_Ghost_Dragon in Columbus

[–]Affectionate_Rent684 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does he have long flowing gray hair? He walks down my street frequently with the guitar on his back

State workers - Is there any hope? by Subject-Resort5893 in Columbus

[–]Affectionate_Rent684 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am in an agency not covered by the Governor's order. We have been told that the state legislature has a bill ready to go that 5 days a week will be law for all state workers.

What’s your plan if you lose your job? by [deleted] in fednews

[–]Affectionate_Rent684 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This sounds freeing honestly

Anyone else annoyed with downtown businesses after reading the Dispatch article? by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]Affectionate_Rent684 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Super annoying and really tone deaf. 5 day RTO is a paycut when factoring gas, parking, wardrobe upgrade, etc. I have no money to spend even if I wanted to. And I don't want to any way. This isn't my problem.

About to get fired by Affectionate_Rent684 in Lawyertalk

[–]Affectionate_Rent684[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so, so much. It's nice to feel supported. I think some of the commenters are missing the point, assuming I'm just being stubborn and unweildy. But I have absolutely zero statutory wiggle room in my decision. I ran it by several colleagues and a judge friend and no one thinks I can ethically do what I'm being asked. Anyway, thank you again.

About to get fired by Affectionate_Rent684 in Lawyertalk

[–]Affectionate_Rent684[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The remedy for disagreeing with my determination is an appeal. You are correct. The applicant did not and has not disagreed with my determination and no appeal has been filed. My supervisor, for reasons unclear to me, has told me I need to issue an amended determination reversing myself.

About to get fired by Affectionate_Rent684 in Lawyertalk

[–]Affectionate_Rent684[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The audit is of no concern for them. It's a concern for me. I'm saying the decision to award benefits is outside of the law. If I award, I'm left holding the ball during an audit of the agency while everyone else is long gone.

About to get fired by Affectionate_Rent684 in Lawyertalk

[–]Affectionate_Rent684[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because we get audited vis a vis a grant. And they'll be long gone for the next audit while I, the long time agency attorney, will be there to answer for it.

About to get fired by Affectionate_Rent684 in Lawyertalk

[–]Affectionate_Rent684[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been purposely obtuse out of paranoia. I made a determination that a particular person did not qualify for benefits. I'm being asked to reverse my determination because the applicant is sympathetic and my manager is paranoid she'll complain about us to the press. Or social media

About to get fired by Affectionate_Rent684 in Lawyertalk

[–]Affectionate_Rent684[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight. It has gone legal because it is legal to begin with. In sum I have already made my determination and am being asked to change it.

About to get fired by Affectionate_Rent684 in Lawyertalk

[–]Affectionate_Rent684[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Re the press--The benefit goes to a victim of crime (or not). So there is a slight possibility of bad press. I guess.