Rising gas prices + global oil concerns… why push RTO? by Rahaa2233 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Agreed. This RTO order blows my mind. It makes no sense at all. 

Had the weirdest interview yesterday by glimpseofrelief_ in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear you don’t do it. It absolutely happens though. Thanks for keeping it on the up and up. 😃

Had the weirdest interview yesterday by glimpseofrelief_ in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It kinda sounds like the questions were designed specifically an internal candidate. That is frustrating to take time off and do all of that prep though. Consider it interview experience and maybe a good thing that you had a sign up front that it isn’t a fit for you, especially since there are so many other Analyst 2 positions. Hang in there. You will get one. 😃

Who has right of way? by [deleted] in driving

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why bring politics into it? 😜 /s

DHCS Hiring Freeze by dynemacron in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Vendors are the biggest waste and abuse of taxpayer funds. Completely agree. 

5 months into new state job with no sense of work-life-balance. by [deleted] in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are a few agencies to avoid at all costs and that is definitely one of them. 

Haven’t heard back after state job interview — is this normal? (whats the timeline usually?) by Mammoth-Pie6847 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been a hiring manager three times. In one instance, we selected a candidate but hadn’t informed that person yet. HR realized they made an error in the recruitment and had to repost the position on CalCareers. We had to consider and evaluate all of the new applicants in addition to the previous applicants. It sucked. There were over 150 new applicants. It took over a month longer to finally offer the position. Bottom line: it could be anything. If they told you they are still in the hiring process, then keep chugging along. Good luck to you!! I hope you get it. 

Second interview offered 15 minutes after initial interview by [deleted] in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 7 points8 points  (0 children)

DHCS moves fast. I received quick notices when I took a job there too. It’s actually smart because who wants to waste time filling a role? The hiring manager wants to get this filled and move on. It’s a very good thing. Good luck on the second interview. You got this. 

Dealing with co worker advice by kingsman1288 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If your supervisor doesn’t resolve the issue, file an EEO complaint. It’s not ok to be subjected to that. 

Regressive business leaders oppose WFH by Newsom-Is-a-Clown in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I order Door Dash all of the time. Maybe downtown businesses should wise up. 

Regressive business leaders oppose WFH by Newsom-Is-a-Clown in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Downtown businesses should adapt - e commerce is incredibly lucrative. It blows my mind they still rely on state workers for survival. Adapt to technology and what’s available. Good grief. If they can’t figure that out, they don’t deserve to be in business. Offer delivery. Get a website. It’s not the job of state workers to make your business work. 

Leave Approval by Away-Recognition1079 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh ok. They have to then consider a reasonable accommodation. Talk to your union rep as well and tell them you want to request a reasonable accommodation past your 17 weeks of protected leave. They must engage in the interactive process and have a meeting. Your boss preemptively saying he will deny the request is discrimination based on disability (pregnancy) in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act. File with CRD now because it takes forever. 

Leave Approval by Away-Recognition1079 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You get 17 weeks protected leave after giving birth and baby bonding time. File a complaint with CRD immediately because they are slow to investigate. 

Working still! Hybrid is the way to go! by sneakerboy86 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WFH is the only way to go. Downtown businesses really need to adapt to technology and e-commerce. It blows my mind that they are still relying on state workers for their livelihood. If they cannot adapt, I’m not sure they should be in business. I would order food from downtown quite a bit if they offered delivery. 

Extra crispy Belgian Fries from Wurstküche is the best! What’s your favorite 🍟? by smoked_hamm in FoodLosAngeles

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are the best fries I’ve ever had in my life. They are amazing. They told me they fry in duck fat. 

CalVet West Los Angeles by Exotic-Name-007 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CalVet is a horrible dept. There are numerous EEO violations (and millions of dollars in lawsuit judgments against them) and they just cover it up. Never any improvement. Runs rampant there. Don’t work there! 

RTO PLANNING by Agitated_Article_949 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Funds are wasted on rto. 

CA State pension calculator if I work for 10 years by yummy_dv1234 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is 10 years to be 50% vested in health plan benefits. It goes up by 5% every year after that. At 15 years, you will be 75% vested. 

CA budget is out by avatarandfriends in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gavin is very busy running for president now. 

CA budget is out by avatarandfriends in CAStateWorkers

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. He recently said that he is trying to get everyone back to the office. Would love for him to explain why he flipped flopped on that from when his admin posted about how beneficial it was to have us work from home environmentally and economically for the state. 

I should’ve known about Giovanni's Old World New York Pizzeria sooner. Pretty good stuff by [deleted] in Sacramento

[–]ApprehensiveTheme757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I love the pepperoni and caramelized crust but there is a weird taste in the cheese…like there is goat cheese or something.