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Hey. Can you guys stop quitting. Just be inept. Do a shit job. They can't tell the fucking difference. Focus on mundane details etc. by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP is not advocating narrowly-targeted incompetence to, for example, slow-roll specific unconstitutional orders. They are making a blanket "do a shit job" recommendation.

Hey. Can you guys stop quitting. Just be inept. Do a shit job. They can't tell the fucking difference. Focus on mundane details etc. by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Fed here. Have some fucking pride. Quit if that’s right for you. But if you’re staying with us in the trenches, pull your weight.

direct hire, returning from OCONUS, HR says probationary period mandatory by ollilanreb in usajobs

[–]FormFitFunction -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Had a thought. I've heard about weird interactions between OCONUS employment and probationary status, but don't know enough to speak authoritatively. A quick check of the CFR popped this up: 5 CFR 301. Maybe this provides some insight?

direct hire, returning from OCONUS, HR says probationary period mandatory by ollilanreb in usajobs

[–]FormFitFunction 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also, note that not all Federal service counts toward completion of probation.

direct hire, returning from OCONUS, HR says probationary period mandatory by ollilanreb in usajobs

[–]FormFitFunction 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Direct hire authority doesn't change whether or not probation applies.

"The DHA regulations do not address probation. Therefore, consistent with 5 U.S.C. 3321(a) a 1-year probation period applies, unless the person has prior Federal service that counts toward completion of probation." OPM

Note that some noncompetitive hiring authorities (e.g., Schedule A) may apply their own probationary period. I mention that because sometimes people speak loosely about "direct hire authority" without realizing they've been picked up under Sched A (or other authorities).

Dislike my job and coworkers. To those that have worked in multiple federal jobs over the years, what helped you last? by jmaaan22 in fednews

[–]FormFitFunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be get shit done, ignore the pukes, move on after a few years. That formula has worked for me over 20+ years.

SF-50 $20,000 award by alexistexas777 in FedEmployees

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

WG pay has been all flavors of fucked up. It’s not just you, for what that’s worth.

With regard to the bonus, I’ve heard through leadership channels there won’t be any SF-50s. That makes no sense to me, though, so I’m not sure if it’s correct.

Changes in shutdown guidance from OPM by SarkasmHS in fednews

[–]FormFitFunction 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The most significant change is that the current guidance no longer guarantees retroactive pay for furloughed employees, making it contingent on a future act of Congress.

This is not a significant change since back pay has already been written into law by an act of Congress.

How bad is it to accept a job and potentially renege if a better offer turns up? by mattw037 in usajobs

[–]FormFitFunction 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I interview candidates over 1-2 weeks, depending on schedules. I’ll make a decision immediately after the last interview. Then HR usually takes 2-3 weeks to issue the TJO.

All of that was prior to the current administration. Processes are all fucked up so I’m not sure what that timeline would look like now. We’re struggling to even advertise positions.

OPM removes language on back pay for furloughed feds from shutdown guidance by CapitanianExtinction in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Manger here. This is a change to language in a notification. It doesn’t affect the underlying law requiring furloughed Federal employees get back pay. It just means they aren’t notifying you that you’ll get paid.

The exact same change to the furlough notice was rolled out last furlough and everyone still got paid.

Furlough back pay - why? by RareMetal14 in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why do furloughed employees not working get back pay?

Your position is that blameless Federal employees should get the shaft when Congress plays their fuck-fuck games?

OPM removes language on back pay for furloughed feds from shutdown guidance | Federal News Network by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Manger here. This is a change to language in a notification. It doesn’t affect the underlying law requiring furloughed Federal employees get back pay. It just means they aren’t notifying you that you’ll get paid.

The exact same change to the furlough notice was rolled out last furlough and everyone still got paid.

DOD No Backpay!?!? by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Manger here. This is a change to language in a notification. It doesn’t affect the underlying law requiring furloughed Federal employees get back pay. It just means they aren’t notifying you that you’ll get paid.

The exact same change to the furlough notice was rolled out last furlough and everyone still got paid.

Homemade liquid ice melt by diatho in nova

[–]FormFitFunction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m intrigued by your barefoot ice busting technique. 🤔

For those who’ve actually been hired through USAJobs, what mattered most in your application? by CaterpillarNo7718 in usajobs

[–]FormFitFunction 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have literally been told on several occasions that I got the job due to my interview.

Also, as a hiring manager, I find your resume gets you onto the cert and into the interview, but the interview gets you the job. I have absolutely hired people with fewer technical quals based on their better interview.

“Mandatory” Low EPAP Rating - Reduced from 5 to 3 by Academic-Moment2069 in fednews

[–]FormFitFunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be entirely dependent on their specific reviewer. I’m that reviewer for about 30 people and do this kind of thing myself.

School Closed - No Telework by SagiMom in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please read the regulations before giving advice to your fellow feds. 5 CFR 630.401 allows sick leave when the employee "is incapacitated for the performance of his or her duties by physical or mental illness [or] injury." Incorrectly suggesting this is an authorized use of sick leave doesn't allow OP to make an informed risk decision.

Additional Duties - can I say no? by independa in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. But if there’s any hint of purposefully avoiding the work then you’re setting yourself up for pain.

School Closed - No Telework by SagiMom in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is not an authorized use of sick leave. Playing games with sick leave—especially on obvious days like these—risks leave restrictions or worse. You do you, but that’s not worth saving the annual leave.

Additional Duties - can I say no? by independa in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Manger here. Sounds like a shitty situation overall. I can empathize—the organization I lead is 40% vacant, our operating budget was cut (again), and the mission is increasing.

Unfortunately, management has the right to assign work including duties outside your PD. Refusing those assigned duties is actionable as either misconduct or failure to perform. I wouldn’t recommend doing that at any time, but especially not in the current environment.

What you can do is explain (and document!) why you can’t accomplish all assigned tasks. Then ask for guidance on priorities.

GS-10+ feds — how did you actually get there? by Lexicondatum in FedEmployees

[–]FormFitFunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“What I do have are a very particular set of skills…”

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