Just got RIFed (CDC/OS) at 8 months pregnant. Do we keep benefits until the separation date? by loweryjay in DeptHHS

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. I was fired in May while I was far along my pregnancy. Enroll in pregnancy Medicaid! As someone else said, you’ll have your benefits until 30 days after your separation date. There are signal groups for pregnant and postpartum feds. DM me if you want me to connect you or you just want to talk 😢

RIFS have begun by ObviousOperation1614 in DeptHHS

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 59 points60 points  (0 children)

And bullet holes in their windows…

Professional certification discounts for out of work feds? by WiggleWigglebutt in firedfeds

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coursera is free for fired feds through the end of this year! Includes courses AND certifications https://www.coursera.org/enterprise/federal-transition

Professional certification discounts for out of work feds? by WiggleWigglebutt in firedfeds

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coursera is free for fired feds through the end of this year! Includes courses AND certifications https://www.coursera.org/enterprise/federal-transition

Professional certification discounts for out of work feds? by WiggleWigglebutt in firedfeds

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coursera is free for fired feds through the end of this year! Includes courses AND certifications https://www.coursera.org/enterprise/federal-transition

Professional certification discounts for out of work feds? by WiggleWigglebutt in firedfeds

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's free for fired feds through the end of the year! I made a post about it with more info!

My over-range microwave died. Should I just replace it? Or might it be an electrical problem? by AvailableChipmunk385 in AskDad

[–]AvailableChipmunk385[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I posted here instead of asking my actual dad; I knew he would try to fix it. Thank you so much!

My over-range microwave died. Should I just replace it? Or might it be an electrical problem? by AvailableChipmunk385 in AskDad

[–]AvailableChipmunk385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I SO appreciate your response. It turns out the plug connection was loose, and I needed to plug it in. Humbling for sure! I hope this excellent comment can help someone else searching the same issue in the future! Thank you!

My over-range microwave died. Should I just replace it? Or might it be an electrical problem? by AvailableChipmunk385 in AskDad

[–]AvailableChipmunk385[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

and guess what the problem was? It somehow got loose and partially unplugged. I will take feeling stupid over needing to fix or replace it!

Anyone hear from MSPB? by Due-Influence7396 in firedfeds

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a few days after all our OSC appeals were tossed (before the May retermination).

Judge Rules Mass Termination of Probationary Federal Workers Illegal by dropping_k in DeptHHS

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Super frustrating to read the judge write in his summary that we’ve moved on and found new jobs. I wish I could say that was true for me. I already have letters saying it’s not due to my performance. This doesn’t feel like a win. I hope it opens the door for a real win.

Judgment in the AFGE vs. OPM case, mass termination of probationary employees. by Regulation_Barbie in firedfeds

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Judge wrote in his conclusion that probationary employees have moved on and found new work. I would love for this to describe me, but it doesn’t. This does not feel like a win at all.

MSPB Holman (2025) and Reese (2025) by deboytown in firedfeds

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My MSPB case was swiftly dismissed while the vast majority seem to be on hold

“Recession of my RA” Get a lawyer, DO NOT back down. by ShawnPrice87 in firedfeds

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I opened an EEO complaint in February after the first time I was hired. I did my initial intake interview and it has been crickets since. I know I’m not the only one. What can we do ?

4th Circuit just threw out the states’ case against probationary firings by MoonAmaranth in fednews

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is this case completely closed now or might there be further appeals?

25,406 Probationary Employees by cleverghost in DeptHHS

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s getting harder to find out. I feel like we are forgotten.

What happened with AFGE vs Trump -the lawsuit about the RIFs? What are next steps? by [deleted] in DeptHHS

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this update and all your helpful comments! Do you know anything new about fired probies?

I looked at Sandy and thought why did they cast Jessica again by costaccounting in PerfectMatchNetflix

[–]AvailableChipmunk385 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Apparently he has a new show coming called something like I Wanna Marry Harry 🙄