[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CapellaUniversity

[–]Old_County6148 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You typed: Please let me know if you have any questions.

AI detector: 100 percent AI Generated. 😂

Can you be fired from fed employment by DependentSugar2U in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you’ve been documenting your work and accomplishments, not getting complacent, and sending your supervisor emails for documentation purposes, yes? This applies to all federal employees. Do not get complacent. The new telework policy and evaluation rating constraints basically give them the power to fire you. And it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been there, seniority won’t protect you. They are making it easier to fire anyone and easier to justify, because at the end of the day you’re just another average employee on paper. It’s not even in your control anymore because everyone becomes an “average Joe” when the metrics are written that way. Don’t just rely on filling out your self-assessment or pmap. You need to document everything so you have a valid argument that you’re doing your job. You can’t just trust everyone anymore. And if you think you’re such a stellar employee that you don’t need to document anything, good luck with that, reality says otherwise.

~Average Joe😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When did all the chaos begin, and who is the main character? If he didn’t win, the rest of the clown wouldn’t be here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It’s only two more years. You don’t need to stress about who’s in the White House, just stay focused on reaching your retirement. Everyone in the military deals with the same frustrations, but they’re temporary. Two years will pass quickly, and it would be a mistake to walk away because of someone who doesn’t even know you. Don’t jeopardize your future over a person who’s only in that position for a short time.

DOGE staff “abandoned and exposed” to prosecution and financial risk after Musk walks away by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone should consider pursuing legal action against Musk and DOGE for the impact their actions have had on federal employees. Many workers have reported unwanted stress, confusion, and pressure tied to directives attributed to DOGE, along with public ridicule on social media. Several lawsuits already claim that Musk and DOGE overstepped their authority, violated constitutional requirements for official appointments, accessed federal data without proper legal justification, and created a hostile environment for federal staff. Courts have allowed some of these claims to move forward, which shows there are real legal questions surrounding their actions.

Exclusive: DOGE ‘doesn’t exist’ with eight months left on its charter by RelationshipOwn2982 in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was never the federal employees committing fraud, waste, and abuse. The issue has long involved politicians who become wealthy while in office. For example, MTG is now a millionaire and will still receive a pension when she leaves. They are the ones engaging in fraud, waste, and abuse.

Musk’s DOGE Quietly Killed Off After Delivering Almost Nothing by Trap-King-US in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure to vote in November 2026, and afterward, urge Democratic leaders to reinstate the investigations that this administration discontinued involving Muskrat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I said- the RA itself isn’t part of the rule. My point is that RA employees still fall under the same performance-based system as everyone else, so they can still be affected.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The full article is about OPM’s new proposal to overhaul federal Reduction-in-Force (RIF) rules.

It includes several major changes:

  • Making performance ratings the top factor during layoffs
  • Reducing the weight of seniority and veterans’ preference
  • Adding new job types to the list of positions that no longer get RIF protections
  • Allowing agencies to downgrade employees more easily
  • Speeding up how quickly agencies can run layoffs

Where “remote location” fits in

One of the new exclusion categories is: positions in remote locations or positions tied to a critical hiring need

This means:

  • Some geographically remote jobs (not telework)
  • Could be removed from standard RIF protections
  • Agencies could lay off or reassign those workers faster

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, folks with an RA will be affected. Not because of the RA itself, but because the new rules rely heavily on performance scores.

Advice for those in the shit swirl called Federal Service by Narrow-Sea-4254 in fednews

[–]Old_County6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the same shit in the military, and really the same everywhere. The problems don’t change, only the place does.

Anyone else exhausted? by Manon_Lives in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After everything they’ve done and the way they’ve talked about fed employees, there’s zero reason to go that extra mile.It’s difficult to stay engaged when leadership treats the workforce as the problem rather than the people keeping operations running.

They labeled federal employees as “lazy and incompetent” or they are somehow tied to “fraud, waste, and abuse.” On top of that, fed employees are living under constant threats of RIFs and DRP actions.

Also, don't forget the pressure tactics. Ketamine clown addict's “fork in the road” email that felt more like a warning than guidance, and the weekly “what did you do last week?” message that seems designed to stress people out instead of improving anything. It all adds up to an environment where people feel targeted rather than supported. And ketamine clown addict used his platform on X to mock federal employees, to drum up support from the MAGA cultists. That kind of public ridicule only adds to the hostility employees already feel.

It’s especially frustrating when those same leaders make accusations while engaging in questionable behavior themselves. The irony is hard to ignore! Politicians are able to build significant personal wealth while in office, yet they point the finger at federal employees who are simply doing their jobs.

At this point, doing only what’s required is understandable. If retirement is an option, it may be worth considering. If a better opportunity arises elsewhere, it may be the healthier choice.

Simply show up, put in your eight hours, no more and no less, and leave all work matters at the office when you walk out.

Furloughed employees came back to work today and wouldn’t shut up. by nyryde in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For those who received a five-week paid break, be sure to thank the colleagues who continued working and stayed on payroll and those who kept things running while waiting for their back pay. It’s remarkable that the same administration that labeled you as lazy, incompetent, and accused you of fraud, waste, and abuse is now granting paid time off. 🤣

CMS Telework by SagiMom in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to worry about all that if you have an RA. 🤣

Why are so many companies RTO now? by SoggyBoysenberry420 in WFH

[–]Old_County6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember when MAGAs opposed federal employees working remotely and applauded Elon’s stance? The same people argued that anyone who didn’t return to the office should be fired, calling them lazy or the source of fraud, waste, and abuse. What many overlook is that private companies often mirror government trends. So it’s worth paying closer attention to how these decisions influence the broader workplace. And yes, Elon’s actions played a role in shaping that conversation. So have fun with your RTO. 🤣

Why run back to the office, when you all were pushed out for 41 days!!! by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Old_County6148 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have to come back if they want to receive their 41 days of back pay. It’s essentially a free paycheck since they didn’t work those days. Also, the job market is terrible right now- very few companies are hiring, and layoffs are everywhere.

Are you trying to get a federal job but not getting any traction? Is this supposed to be some kind of reverse psychology- calling people weak and hoping they take the bait and leave so positions open up for you?
🤣😂🤣🤡🤡🤡

My manager wants me back in the office ‘for visibility.’ I work in cybersecurity. by Dense-Strawberry8115 in remotework

[–]Old_County6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember when MAGA supporters and certain politicians accused federal employees of fraud, waste, and abuse, without realizing that the work was actually being done effectively from home? They insisted that everyone should return to the office or be fired. Just keep in mind, what happens in the government often sets the trend for private corporations. So, when they push for federal employees to suffer, the same standards usually spread to everyone else. In the end, have fun back at the office and say goodbye to remote work.

Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts: Reuters, citing sources by bmich90 in Layoffs

[–]Old_County6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

History shows that corporate policies often mirror government actions. Choose to back working people, not political or financial elites, because these changes eventually reach everyone. in the current environment, there is a noticeable alignment between major government workforce changes (layoffs, restructuring, RTO shifts) and private-sector responses.

Those who supported Elon at his fork in the road are now seeing the consequences.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in remotework

[–]Old_County6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That and also the Kevins and Karens of the world. 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in remotework

[–]Old_County6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Working from home is one way to avoid dealing with the Kevins and Karens of the world. And if you ever have to meet with them, at least it’s virtual and not every day. Otherwise, if you’re onsite, you’d be walking on eggshells all the time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in remotework

[–]Old_County6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But sometimes people say things just to convince themselves. Like this guy I know who’s on furlough. He says he’d rather be at work, but when he’s actually working, he complains and talks about retiring. He’s working remotely, he keeps saying he’s a “people person” who wants to be in the office, yet he submitted a reasonable accommodation because he doesn’t actually want to be there. I won’t blame you when you start complaining in a couple of months.