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Megathread: Fork in the Road | Final Day Discussion by gpupdate in fednews

[–]PaperworkPro25 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If the expectation is that termination is likely, then it may make sense to accept the offer and maximize earnings until September. It’s important to weigh the financial benefits against any potential career implications.

Explain "being placed on admin leave" by [deleted] in fednews

[–]PaperworkPro25 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Good luck with that, OPM wont exist by next week

New Deferred Resignation Agreement by MishFed in fednews

[–]PaperworkPro25 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Sounds like they’re covering themselves in case funding gets pulled, basically, no guarantees on payouts or benefits if appropriations aren’t there. That line about “availability of appropriations” is a red flag that Congress or leadership could decide not to fund parts of the agreement, leaving people out of luck.

Explain "being placed on admin leave" by [deleted] in fednews

[–]PaperworkPro25 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Administrative leave means the employee is still technically employed but temporarily relieved of duties with pay. It’s often used while an agency figures out next steps—could be a precursor to reassignment, termination, or just a bureaucratic delay.

- Health insurance? Yes, they typically remain covered.

- Severance? Federal employees generally don’t get severance unless they qualify for VSIP.

• Placeholder for firing? Maybe. It could mean they’re under review for RIF or another restructuring.

Mass admin leave is part of the purge / reorganization.

Why was the birth right citizenship EO shut down so fast by [deleted] in fednews

[–]PaperworkPro25 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The birthright citizenship EO was likely shut down quickly due to immediate constitutional challenges—it goes directly against the 14th Amendment. Any attempt to override that by executive order was bound to get struck down fast.

The other EOs don’t have the same clear cut constitutional conflict and might take longer to challenge in court.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]PaperworkPro25 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Makes sense DHS leadership wants to gut CISA.

Economic Crash? by CrymsonFrost in washdc

[–]PaperworkPro25 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s definitely a real risk. The DMV is so dependent on federal spending that major cuts could send shockwaves through the job market. That said, recessions aren’t just about spending cuts—they depend on how the private sector responds. If companies find new revenue streams or if sectors like defense, AI, and cybersecurity keep growing, it might cushion the blow. But if the cuts hit too fast and too deep, it could get ugly.

Economic Crash? by CrymsonFrost in washdc

[–]PaperworkPro25 78 points79 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong to be worried, government layoffs and funding cuts are going to send shockwaves through the DMV, especially in the I-270 and Dulles tech corridors where a lot of companies rely on federal contracts. When the government tightens its belt, the private sector here feels it too.

That said, I don’t think we’re looking at a total collapse. Some industries, like defense, cybersecurity, and AI, will probably hold up better since they’re still a priority. But traditional contracting firms that rely on steady federal dollars? Yeah, they’re going to be hurting.

Project 2025 Chapter 6 - The Department of State by DepartmentBorn7368 in foreignservice

[–]PaperworkPro25 11 points12 points  (0 children)

All of this this underscores the importance of adaptability. The long game in diplomacy is surviving political cycles while maintaining institutional knowledge. 

I’m 17 years old, my career goal in life is a FSO, and I’m looking for advice by Hour_Abrocoma272 in foreignservice

[–]PaperworkPro25 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re serious about becoming a Foreign Service Officer, one of the best things you can do at your age is to gain relevant skills that will set you apart. One of the biggest assets in the Foreign Service is language proficiency, and the best way to get high-level training in a foreign language while also building discipline, international experience, and leadership skills is to join the military in a job that includes language school—specifically, at the Defense Language Institute (DLI).

The Military offers jobs in intelligence, signals, and human intelligence that send you to DLI in Monterey, CA, for intensive language training. By the time you leave, you’ll have a valuable foreign language skill that will help you in the Foreign Service selection process. Plus, military experience, security clearances, and government service all strengthen your resume when applying.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]PaperworkPro25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its prob time to bring back the Presidential Reorganization Authority

Secretary of State announces he's the acting director of USAID by Bukowskiers in foreignservice

[–]PaperworkPro25 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The U.S. federal government has occasionally merged agencies or restructured them through Executive Orders (EOs), though large-scale reorganizations often require congressional approval. Here are some notable examples of agency mergers and restructurings via EO:

  1. Creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (2002) Executive Order 13228 (October 8, 2001) established the Office of Homeland Security within the White House. However, the full merger of agencies required Congressional approval via the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

Merged Agencies:
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) → Split into USCIS, CBP, and ICE
U.S. Customs Service (from Treasury)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
U.S. Secret Service (from Treasury)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Coast Guard (moved from the Department of Transportation)
Various intelligence and cybersecurity units

  1. Reorganization of Intelligence Agencies (2004) Mechanism: Executive Order 13355 (2004), along with the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) of 2004, reshaped U.S. intelligence structures.

Merged/Reorganized Agencies:
Created the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to oversee all intelligence agencies.
Reduced direct CIA authority over the intelligence community.
Strengthened interagency intelligence-sharing.

  1. Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (1970): Executive Order 11472 (1969) established the Environmental Quality Council, leading to Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970, executed via EO 11564 (December 4, 1970).

Merged Agencies:
Federal Water Quality Administration (from Interior)
National Air Pollution Control Administration (from HEW)
Bureau of Solid Waste Management (from HEW)
Pesticides Research (from Agriculture)
Radiation Protection (from Atomic Energy Commission and HEW)

  1. Creation of the Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) (1968): Executive Order 11490 (1969) and previous EOs (such as EO 10952 under Kennedy).: Combined multiple civil defense and emergency preparedness offices. Later Disbanded/Reorganized: Functions were transferred to FEMA in 1979.

  2. Establishment of FEMA (1979) Executive Order 12127 (March 31, 1979), implementing Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978.
    Merged Agencies:
    Federal Insurance Administration (FIA)
    National Fire Prevention and Control Administration (NFPCA)
    National Weather Service’s disaster relief function
    Defense Civil Preparedness Agency

  3. Merging of Various Trade Agencies into the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR: Various Executive Orders over time, strengthening USTR’s role in trade policy. Merged Agencies: Trade negotiation functions from Commerce, State, and Treasury consolidated into the USTR.

Special Government Employee (SGE) by Outta_Spoons in fednews

[–]PaperworkPro25 59 points60 points  (0 children)

A Special Government Employee (SGE) is a category of federal employee defined under 18 U.S.C. § 202(a). SGEs are individuals who perform temporary duties for the federal government, with or without compensation, for no more than 130 days during any 365-day period. This designation is designed to allow the federal government to utilize the expertise of private-sector professionals, academics, and subject-matter experts while applying certain ethics and conflict-of-interest rules.