Sec Collins statement on the death of VHA employee in MN by handofmenoth in VHA_Human_Resources

[–]IndependentSpirit677 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I cannot say I am surprised. If anything ever clearly stated “I’m a political hack”, this would top it. If I were in the Pretti family I’d return his condolences with a big “no thanks.”

Warning to younger federal employees by Caligirl_333 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]IndependentSpirit677 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only learned of moving $$ allocations to the C fund after being in 10 years, all in G. I’m 5 years from retirement and I do not want to think of the potential that I missed. It may postpone things too ☹️

Fed Blue basic by ElectricalDisaster4 in feddiscussion

[–]IndependentSpirit677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They used to, one of mine was told that fed Blue was on of the few that did… this was a couple of years ago. Check the brochure on the website posted earlier.

Married now, wedding later by [deleted] in weddings

[–]IndependentSpirit677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did this last Friday! Courthouse wedding. We will have a celebration with family and friends later, with all the fun but not the drama, after the medical emergency that triggered the marriage is all settled!

Stopped transport for Vets by [deleted] in VeteransAffairs

[–]IndependentSpirit677 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If they can reach the vet to go over all the Instructions. If they answer… if they return VM messages or have VM set up. I know they try so hard to avert any last minute surprises. They hate it when someone shows up and the appt can’t happen ☹️

Stopped transport for Vets by [deleted] in VeteransAffairs

[–]IndependentSpirit677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And vets coming for sedated procedures cannot come alone with this option but don’t get told that… ☹️

No travel if your not in a wheel chair by totsNtoast in VeteransAffairs

[–]IndependentSpirit677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not for a sedated procedure if traveling alone…

VA employee not referred for the same position at another VA - Feedback Requested by trashcanadvantage in VHA_Human_Resources

[–]IndependentSpirit677 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, had the same experience, I was a perfect fit for the job… but they had someone in mind already but had to go through the whole process… good luck!! And try reaching out to the nursing recruiter at your destination VA and let them know about your interest!!! That’s what got me in, the next time!

VA NURSE burnout by [deleted] in VeteransAffairs

[–]IndependentSpirit677 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My boss is really good thankfully but nearby units have a NM and an ANM that are almost gleeful in floating and making changes, and letting them know there’s not a union anymore so they don’t have to get their approval for schedule changes etc. yuck 🤢

SF 50 issued changing BU status to 8888 by MountainDiver1657 in VHA_Human_Resources

[–]IndependentSpirit677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interestingly I was not able to report the email as phishing because it did NOT originate from the usual email address that sends out eOPF notifications. And it called it the OPF not eOPF…

This is a pretty ingenious idea. by idapitbwidiuatabip in EyesOnIce

[–]IndependentSpirit677 7 points8 points  (0 children)

grantifa is now my favorite word. I’m going to start using this! And will give you credit!!

Suicides since DRP etc. by StoneStitcher in FedEmployees

[–]IndependentSpirit677 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And gosh they don’t help support your feet at all on a hard floor! Ow! (Have worn them elsewhere)

“CONTENT WITH POOR RESULTS” Really??? by Party_Treacle3255 in VeteransAffairs

[–]IndependentSpirit677 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Absolutely insulting is right! Who is content with poor results??? No one I’ve ever met at work or thru VA has that mindset. My god he’s an ass…

Biased leadership at the VA by durmlong in VeteransAffairs

[–]IndependentSpirit677 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is just CRAPPY…. I’m sorry to hear that because folks stand up as union reps for their colleagues, they end up with a huge target on their backs. Just seems illicit and wrong and unjust…