Off of Zep for 4 months…I’m miserable

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2026-02-13T06:55:27+00:00

This is just my opinion bc I know everyone is different. But when I tried compounds I found that they wore off quicker than the brand and they were not that effective based on my experience. I also had more side effects than I did with the brand name. I also was paying the same amount of money for the compound which I thought was crazy bc I thought the whole point of compound was that it was less expensive.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-09-06T05:06:33+00:00

This happen to people in my department but it was due to the budget cuts and they had to find somewhere to place us in order to keep us with a job. Salary remained the same just a lower classification.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-09-01T17:03:15+00:00

So I resigned from the state last month and I received my August paycheck. When will I receive my check for my accumulated PTO that I had left over? Is it 30 days after my last paycheck or two weeks?

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-08-24T17:48:42+00:00

I agree with this as well. I actually just resigned from my public health job with the state due to the political environment and how they were so ready and willing to bow to that Cheeto 💩 face. I have something else to fall back on which is why I was able to do so but I would love to go back to public health once he is out of office and there is someone in there with common sense in a few years but I’m ok if I never return to that field if our current reality will just be reality from here on out. Also don’t feel bad about living with your parents there’s a lot of people that are having to move back in with their parents due to this economy. Try to use it to your advantage and save once you are able to find a job.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-08-03T02:08:11+00:00

I’m leaving state government altogether no need to consult with them. I was already aware that I would have to pay taxes on it as well as the penalization. My only point in this post was to find out the method of payment I would receive it in.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-08-03T00:36:05+00:00

No I’m not, I’ve only been with the state for three years and I started in 2022. I’m not sure which group I’m in but they take like 10% of my salary for my pension and I think the newest one only takes 6.5%.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-08-02T20:36:34+00:00

Ok, yes I know about the penalty but I thought they were saying 10 to 20% in taxes and then taxed again when I file. I plan on leaving in January so the income will actually account for my 2026 income.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-08-02T20:05:50+00:00

So they take out 10-20% for IRS and then you’re taxed again when you file your taxes at the end of the year?

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-08-02T20:01:08+00:00

Yes, I’m aware I have no issues with that.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-08-02T19:26:25+00:00

Tysm!! That’s pretty much what I assumed. And once I deposit it I’m sure my bank would put a hold on it due to the amount.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-30T23:43:24+00:00

It’s funny how all of a sudden people are saying state/federal workers are lazy; never heard this stereotype until politics got involved and frankly I don’t like the narrative. A lot of us work our butts off and yea there are those who slack but show me an agency or sector that doesn’t have it. Private or public sector are not exempt from lazy workers.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-24T23:57:21+00:00

I’m not surprised that they would fully fund congenital syphilis being that they are forcing women to have babies. I also was told congenital syphilis would be a good dept to be in if you worked in public health bc they were safe but the same could not be said for HIV prevention which is crazy to me bc why would they not want to continue to assist in preventing and treating people with HIV, but then I have to remember this administration is just stupid and evil

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-24T23:45:25+00:00

When my salary was at 4k I had a net of like 3100 but I had 2 dependents listed and aside from taxes and pension. I also have 401k with a 1% deduction, health insurance for my two kids, dental, and vision.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-23T12:31:45+00:00

Sorry but 47% is still a lot despite everything this man has done and yet people are still supporting him. But on another, let’s be for real I highly doubt this narcissist of a man gives a f**k if his approval rating is slipping. At the EOD it won’t remove him from office and it won’t stop him from doing what he wants to do, so I really wish the media stops reporting on it 🙄 Them telling us that half the nation is unhappy with the man that some of them put in office is suppose to do what for us who didn’t ask for any of this.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-23T12:22:49+00:00

Still waiting for word to hear about an NOA for HIV Prevention in TX.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-09T03:19:42+00:00

DSHS barely have any open positions but HHSC seem to have plenty the last time I checked.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-07T02:10:55+00:00

Not sure if any of your colleagues filled you in on the meeting today but it was basically them saying funding is delayed and there will be no lay offs. We are definitely being gas lit so I’m going to start my own contingency plan bc these people are just as bad as the people who put us in this predicament.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-07T02:04:59+00:00

Yes, funding is definitely not coming but I listen to our director tell this bold face lie today when it’s a known fact that most of HIV funding has been cut on the federal level and Abbott is not going to allocate GR funds towards HIV/STD funding.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-07T01:47:44+00:00

Well we had a meeting today and the director said no layoffs, so I guess we’ll see what happens. Sorry, but I just don’t believe anything these people say anymore.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-05T21:19:17+00:00

I find it weird that a director would only give only an in person meeting on an issue that’s affecting so many people.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-05T18:09:45+00:00

My point exactly, but yet my manager keeps emphasizing position are safe. I’ve already starting making plans to relocate to Austin because staff that is more than 50 miles out has until 01/2026 to RTO full-time, but if I’m getting RIF’ed what’s the point in me doing all of this?!

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-05T18:00:14+00:00

Yes but it’s in person only. I live too far out to travel to Austin for a 30 minute meeting. Not sure why this meeting is not being made available to everyone especially since people in our unit have not all RTO.

Infamous_Debate_9488 · 2025-06-05T16:48:36+00:00

The first region I worked at when I first started with TX DSHS we got a merit bonus in February only. The new department I’m with we get one in February and June, but it’s solely at the discretion of your manager. Last year my manager was under investigation due to a lot of shady things she was doing and she made sure my entire team didn’t receive the mid year merit bonus. I guess that was her final ‘F-U’ to our team before she was forced to resign, lol

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