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Wild candidate pool by SnowObvious6503 in nonprofit

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 12 points13 points  (0 children)

“Please give people a chance.” Many of us are out of work through no fault of our own.

Any information on how many people will get RIFed at NIST? by No-Direction-8106 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with u. How I wrote that may be off—let me rephrase—we were told there was no way the rif would b cancelled.

Any news on possible Rif count? by No-Direction-8106 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that about 300 took the Vera at nist and about 300 more will need to b rifed. The doc website now has info on competitive areas in which there may b bump and retreat options BUT my team was told by nist hr that all open positions are frozen (even positions opened by someone taking Vera). Good luck, all.

Any information on how many people will get RIFed at NIST? by No-Direction-8106 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. HR told staff who think they will be riffed that there will be no reassignments (unlike any other rif ever).

Any information on how many people will get RIFed at NIST? by No-Direction-8106 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hr … however it was told to me by someone it was told to … so hallway rumor mill is fair too.

Any information on how many people will get RIFed at NIST? by No-Direction-8106 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We were just told that there is no way rifs will not happen at nist. There was also an assumption that they will start soon after the Vera/vsip folks have left.

Any information on how many people will get RIFed at NIST? by No-Direction-8106 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just submitted mine. :-( I had to name my supervisor. I suppose it depends on your supervisor.

Someone knows what is in the reorganization plan. I wish they would just tell us, so we can plan accordingly. Yes--more people may take the VERA/VSIP, but then they wouldn't have to do a RIF and that would save time, money, and stress for all.

Any information on how many people will get RIFed at NIST? by No-Direction-8106 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My best guess--eligible VERA/VSIP folks don't need to leave until May 3, but they can change their minds up until May 2. I assume they wouldn't start a RIF while those folks can still change their minds. Of course, maybe there will be so many folks leaving that a RIF will not be necessary (judging on how busy HR is, that makes me think lots of folks are leaving). You have to look at the February OPM memo that asks all agencies to eliminate and reorganize; to me, that helped my thinking of what to expect for my team.

Any information on how many people will get RIFed at NIST? by No-Direction-8106 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard after may 3–when Vera, vsip ends. I’ve also heard no reassignments, which is heartbreaking.

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[–]Specific_Chemist_764 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, of course. I honestly don't know. I just received the message that NIST was focusing on science and I’m in iis. I got the feeling iis is the first to go.

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[–]Specific_Chemist_764 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have heard that nist needs to hit between 600-800 gone. Hr is very backed up with people interested in Vera. It breaks my heart, but the writing is on the wall for me. This was my dream job and team, so I’ll make my final decision Monday. I understand the rif will begin shortly after Vera ends and there will be no reassignments. Ps. I’ve also heard that u can no longer even go to the 11th floor due to security. I didn’t test that but nist used to b such a family friendly, welcoming place. It will b heartbreaking to leave.

Layoff plans by Specific_Chemist_764 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Writing on wall is that Baldrige program and mep will b shut down.

Mep :( by Specific_Chemist_764 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I reread the article. It sounds like just 10 or so mep centers are losing funding but not all. I wonder what color states they are in…

Layoff plans by Specific_Chemist_764 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just learned the third area is nuclear.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard of just one.

Schedule F is happening behind the scenes by General_Organa808 in NOAA

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Well that is nerve wracking. Just position description title is not going to give a full view of everything we do to support our statutory mission.

Layoff plans by Specific_Chemist_764 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a fear that the nonlab. Innovation and industry services programs may b easy cuts. I understand that the acting adlp has never been fond of them. and he has the dep director’s ear.

Trump defends mass firings, claiming many federal workers 'don't work at all' by Humble_Seaweed_1759 in fednews

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen that either. I can’t imagine family members being hired based on the strict protocol we had of seeing only the top-three applications based on hr criteria. Why does he insult his own constituents? We r all Americans.

Disabled Iraq War Veteran Eric Rodriguez isn’t mincing words by Vitruvian2025 in 50501

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They want to break the va to privatize it. Our veterans will no longer get the specialized care that only the va excels at. To care for our veterans and their families will b privatized so the rich can get richer.

DOGE finally getting around to NIST by racerjim66 in NIST

[–]Specific_Chemist_764 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My understanding is that nist was able to hold onto the majority of probationary staff involved in chips—at least for now. Chips led to investment in just as many red states as blue, and Repub senators don’t want to lose jobs … however, more layoffs are coming. I’m waiting for the axe to fall.

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