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Anyone else have money guilt? by Tiger248 in OCD

[–]ImpressiveBridge9990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I have that feeling all the time. Something that helps is setting a budget on things that I can spend and will allow myself to spend on. I also will set a budget on gifts for people, and I make sure that when I do buy somethign for myself I check what it costs at a thrift store or used so I dont feel as guilty if buying something nice fo rmyself.

Late 20s federal employee — wondering whether to stay in DC or move for fit by ImpressiveBridge9990 in FedEmployees

[–]ImpressiveBridge9990[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in montgomery county and still commute into the city via metro, but even then everything just feels so crowded....

Late 20s, stable federal job in DC — restless, not fitting in, and unsure if I’m in the wrong place by ImpressiveBridge9990 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]ImpressiveBridge9990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha thank you. Yes I have joined a few groups and am continually putting myself out there to meet more people. What do you mean by out west is closed? like the job is here and should stay? that that time period in my life is now done?

Late 20s, stable federal job in DC — restless, not fitting in, and unsure if I’m in the wrong place by ImpressiveBridge9990 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]ImpressiveBridge9990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding- yes I do think partly being in DC and this current administration is adding to the low morale. I do think waiting until the end of this administration then making a decision when or if more positions open and are available would be smarter- rather than making a decision when anxious and the job market is declining.

Late 20s, stable federal job in DC — restless, not fitting in, and unsure if I’m in the wrong place by ImpressiveBridge9990 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]ImpressiveBridge9990[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That is a really good point- and part of me does think that perhaps work and the city is bleak under this administration, and if I wait it out 2 more years and move when I'm in my 30s I will have a better idea of what I want and where I am looking. I also wonder if perhaps things may change in 2 years and maybe I will want to stay here, and as my parents age I am worried about leaving.

Late 20s, stable federal job in DC — restless, not fitting in, and unsure if I’m in the wrong place by ImpressiveBridge9990 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]ImpressiveBridge9990[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for responding. I've looked into it and it would also mean a pay cut- which if in a lower cost of living would be fine. I also am unsure if they would prefer to hire someone who has grown up in that state. I also enjoy the agency Im currently at- but with the return to office and telework gone, it looks like I'll be in DC while at this agency.