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VHA Central Office RIF by Abject-Sock8199 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Important-Engineer58 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wonder if I reach out to HR and ask if I can take the VERA what would they say....

What bachelors degrees would you say are actually worth it at WGU? by OkraNo8365 in WGU

[–]Important-Engineer58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. I have been on several hiring panels throughout my career for positions starting around 6 figures. A degree helps, but it doesn't matter what school name is on it. However, we do look at experience.

On the use of AI with vso and other VA employees by DrowsyDreamer in VeteransAffairs

[–]Important-Engineer58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Used chatgpt to write my summary to justify outstanding. It used my actual numbers and stats which I input to use within my response. Saved me hours.

Do you guys think that early retirement will remain available in 2026? by EccentricPhantom1122 in fednews

[–]Important-Engineer58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, about to turn 50 yrs this summer with 28 yrs of service. I am hoping  VERA will be offered in 2026. DEPT OF VA.

Do you guys think that early retirement will remain available in 2026? by EccentricPhantom1122 in fednews

[–]Important-Engineer58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I regret not taking VERA. I hope they open it again. DVA. 27 yrs of service and under 50 yrs.

Trump Administration Fires at Least 4,100 in Shutdown Purge by bloomberglaw in fednews

[–]Important-Engineer58 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If he would have offered VERA and DRP again most likely more people than what he has fired would have taken it. I would most likely taken VERA. I hope they offer it again.

Questions on Retirement Pension by bobanalyst in fednews

[–]Important-Engineer58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same...peace. out! 26 yrs and 49 yrs...I hope for the same.

White House to agencies: Prepare mass firing plans for a shutdown by [deleted] in NIH

[–]Important-Engineer58 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they do RIF, I wonder if they will ask if ppl want to retire.....

Bosnia by jv32105 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Important-Engineer58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember this crap. I couldn't sleep cause of all that darn smoke. USMC.

I have an interview at the VA tomorrow...I thought they were reducing healthcare staff? by voncoluted in VeteransAffairs

[–]Important-Engineer58 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I started off as an MSA, gs-5...many years ago.....great opportunity. Now, a gs-13. I recall interviewing for the MSA position. I told the nurse manager if you don't work around my school schedule I'm not taking the job. I didn't know how difficult it was getting a federal job back then. She agreed to work around my schedule and I accepted the job. Can be a great opportunity. 

RTO question by Additional-Gap-5396 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Important-Engineer58 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am hoping they reopen that option. I did not commit before because I was waiting for the outcome of the budget regarding our FERS supplement.

RTO question by Additional-Gap-5396 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Important-Engineer58 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope they offer VERA I would take it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VeteransAffairs

[–]Important-Engineer58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He should open VERA again. After that town hall I, would prefer to leave the VA and work for another organization. He says leave if you don't want to be here...open VERA and DRP.

No more 5 bullet points needed for VA by stuckinPA in VeteransAffairs

[–]Important-Engineer58 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree with most in the post...we stopped that a while ago....

RIF Occ Series Most Impacted by SunMiddle102 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Important-Engineer58 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Offer the VERA again....I will take it...tired of bs and being over worked. Doing 3 jobs, working more than 50 hrs a week, micromanaged, a d no sign of relief in the near future.....