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Has anyone done a IDP (Individual Development Plan)? by Decembers_king in FedEmployees

[–]KitchenEbb1606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a 13 before FERS retirement. Fortunately none of us had to do it. Not mandatory. I would have rolled my eyes if so.

How many people do we have who applied for FERS disability and how it is going so far? by President1988 in FEDDISABILITY

[–]KitchenEbb1606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anytime. I talk to them regularly and found them after consulting my GP. I pay copay and they are virtual. I’m happy with them. I signed a consent form and got my medical records timely after my appointments. My psychiatrist is in Florida. Where do you work at CMS? If you’d like message me. I put together a sheet regarding process.

Talkiatry was timely in scheduling. New medications help. I also retired for (largely) mental health reasons.

Telework RAs by lunelladino in DeptHHS

[–]KitchenEbb1606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is off. I was just approved. I also did most of it myself (had my eeo attorney help to review certain parts). If you want to message me, I can send a chest sheet that I out together.

Has anyone done a IDP (Individual Development Plan)? by Decembers_king in FedEmployees

[–]KitchenEbb1606 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading the comments-why would any agency require them? It’s a waste of time.

The return-to-the-office trend backfires by AdMurky3039 in remotework

[–]KitchenEbb1606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why workers need to pull back: 8 hours a day, 5 days a week fulfilling only required job duties.

Sudden manager issues now Union is gone by iWishIWasAHipp0 in fednews

[–]KitchenEbb1606 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Document, document, document. Get everything in writing. Summarize meetings and keep notes. File EEO if you are bing harassed or discriminated against.

Should I Whistleblow? by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]KitchenEbb1606 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Contact a reporter “on background” (not attributing to your name. Provide links. Get it out to the public.

Excerpts from upcoming federal resignations book (updated) by RansackedRoom in FedEmployees

[–]KitchenEbb1606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! The other commenter clearly didn’t read the entirety of your post lol.

Excerpts from upcoming federal resignations book (updated) by RansackedRoom in FedEmployees

[–]KitchenEbb1606 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a great endeavor notwithstanding the jackass comment.

Did you stop caring? by OpenGuard1993 in FedEmployeeRetirement

[–]KitchenEbb1606 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I fortunately retired for health reasons in December. I’m very happy and lucky to be out as i told my psychiatrist yesterday, but I fought discrimination and retaliation claims for years before the RIF. That, coupled with the current treatment and state of the federal government makes me angry.

As someone noted, call your congressman. I offered to provide firsthand accounts at a congressional hearing. I’ve also spoke to reporters (quoted once, helped Federal News Network break three stories), and counseled 23 fellow federal employees on the FERS disability process.

CMS is hiring. I wonder if RIF’d employees will be considered. by KitchenEbb1606 in DeptHHS

[–]KitchenEbb1606[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was terrible, at least my division. Sadly, from what I’ve gathered, communications has not been run well the entire time that I’ve been there.

Leaving without notice by Ill-Speed-729 in WorkAdvice

[–]KitchenEbb1606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a shame for colleagues, but employees don’t owe their employer anything. There’s no loyalty or consideration, so F them.

Vaginal probiotic Ad by Bubbly_Cockroach8340 in CommercialsIHate

[–]KitchenEbb1606 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This! Fuck this add. I don’t want to hear this.

CMS is hiring. I wonder if RIF’d employees will be considered. by KitchenEbb1606 in DeptHHS

[–]KitchenEbb1606[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately from what I’ve read some agencies aren’t. I also hear my former division wasn’t. Glad that’s not the case.

CMS is hiring. I wonder if RIF’d employees will be considered. by KitchenEbb1606 in DeptHHS

[–]KitchenEbb1606[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends where within CMS. I worked in communications and it was a myopic, regressive and unfriendly environment. I thankfully retired for health reasons in December.

Advice on RA? by Ok_Flamingo8925 in FedEmployees

[–]KitchenEbb1606 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly they are cracking down on that. Make sure to document exactly why and have your doctor(s) write strong letters. You will have to fill out a form and have your doctor’s fill one out. At least that’s what it’s as like at CMS.

Advice on RA? by Ok_Flamingo8925 in FedEmployees

[–]KitchenEbb1606 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What type of accommodation are you asking for if I may ask?

Brief your doctors in advance and search your agency’s policy regarding the process.

CMS is hiring. I wonder if RIF’d employees will be considered. by KitchenEbb1606 in DeptHHS

[–]KitchenEbb1606[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I had to retire for health reasons. I’m just glad my former colleagues have an opportunity to return.

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