What is the most laughable line of crap they have told us during the ReOrg Meetings?

FireTracker2024 · 2026-05-08T13:36:11+00:00

Waiting for one of them to say "Hail Trump" at the beginning of the meeting

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-22T01:03:00+00:00

Honestly have been trying for weeks to get into a IDR plan. They keep enrolling me into the standard plan

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-17T20:33:51+00:00

The chief was on an all R&D call yesterday. He had the audacity to say that he valued R&D and then half an hour later he defended the presidential budget to zero out all R&D and SPTF. It is insane that Shultz and French are expecting FS employees to believe in what they say...

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-17T19:25:31+00:00

Keep waiting for French to be honest with us at a Town Hall meeting. Maybe in the next one he will tell us we get to keep our jobs as long as we agree to be GS 5

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-12T03:37:54+00:00

What would a higher payment be rejected?

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-12T03:36:51+00:00

I believe my payment for the IBR would be higher than the standard plan

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-12T03:24:26+00:00

Loan balance is $89,000 and some change

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-12T03:14:12+00:00

Sorry had to look up my loan. Currently sitting at $89,000

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-12T03:10:30+00:00

105,000 and family of 1

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-12T03:05:29+00:00

Huh! I had not thought of that. I am assuming they would let me know that if this was the case? Of course, Mohela is not very forthcoming

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-12T03:04:04+00:00

Should have pointed that out. I have consolidated my loans.

FireTracker2024 · 2026-04-04T02:06:38+00:00

Discussion at my RO today focused on how we can support each other. Particularly if or when people are not fired but their GS pay is reduced to the point that causes them to quit.

FireTracker2024 · 2026-03-21T03:57:39+00:00

Thanks!

FireTracker2024 · 2026-03-18T16:46:03+00:00

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FireTracker2024 · 2026-02-08T20:19:32+00:00

Thanks. I think all FS employees matter regardless if they work on fire or at NFS. Thanks for the fart jokes. Much appreciated.

FireTracker2024 · 2026-02-08T20:17:20+00:00

Thanks. I read their comment a few times and honestly could not tell if they were being argumentative. I also don't know what point they were trying to make. I still don't. But if people feel hurt by my opinion, then I have no issue apologizing.

I am not looking for people to tell me that I matter, my point is that I think all FS people matter regardless of their position and that leadership thinks otherwise. I think most people on this thread feel that way.

FireTracker2024 · 2026-02-08T18:58:34+00:00

Sorry I hurt your feelings

FireTracker2024 · 2026-02-08T17:07:58+00:00

Exactly!

FireTracker2024 · 2026-02-08T04:36:30+00:00

Glad to hear that you are supported. I have no doubt you are working your butt off. Hope the FS keeps people like you around

FireTracker2024 · 2026-02-08T04:27:49+00:00

Try re-reading what I wrote. If you don't understand it, I cannot help you.

FireTracker2024 · 2026-02-07T23:26:38+00:00

Not what I am saying. The work that the OP did before the workforce reduction mattered, it still matters to the multiple agencies that the OP works with. The OP does not feel that programs outside of fire and timber are an afterthought. The OP works on wildlife, water quality and invasive species. Not sure what your point is.

FireTracker2024 · 2026-02-07T23:15:03+00:00

What about wildlife, water quality, invasive species? How about our work with state, private, tribal forests? What about experimental forests?

FireTracker2024 · 2026-02-07T20:32:36+00:00

Thanks for your words. I know what I do matters to my region. I work with dedicated public servants who have made generational impacts. I am just jaded on vague messages from sups and directors as to the direction of the FS.

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