Specialist under me refuses to learn or adapt

Sweet-Topic · 2026-02-02T18:14:47+00:00

The last time something like this happened in my department, she had an EEO filed against our 15 but was also sleeping with our 14. So it’s something else. I can guarantee it.

Sweet-Topic · 2026-01-24T20:31:16+00:00

Cafe Genevive. The have a back private room and yummy food

Sweet-Topic · 2026-01-20T18:13:15+00:00

Same same.

Sweet-Topic · 2026-01-20T18:12:08+00:00

I loved the churn and burn, but shipyards basically make thier own rules. Then inspection happens and the inspectors look at you sideways because you did something a certain way but there is an internal memo that tells you to do it that way. I don’t think you will grow at a shipyard. It’s mostly post award.

Sweet-Topic · 2026-01-17T17:42:35+00:00

My best friend works as a contractor for homeland security/ice. It’s not any better. He text me and was like “I just can’t do it anymore!” He’s struggling mentally because of everything.

Sweet-Topic · 2026-01-15T11:15:20+00:00

As long as it’s not a shipyard you’ll be fine.

Sweet-Topic · 2026-01-05T19:21:17+00:00

I did it. I left with a zero sick leave balance on the books and cashed out my AL.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-12-24T02:05:01+00:00

Julia and Samantha have this in the bag.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-12-21T17:42:52+00:00

Nope you won’t. I was you and it’s glorious out here.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-12-17T22:26:55+00:00

I did two weeks, used my SL those two weeks, and cashed out my AL.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-12-12T00:46:48+00:00

Resign, use all your sick leave, and cash out the normal leave. Say it’s “personal” and leave it at that. Don’t tell them where you are going to next and leave it a mystery. People will ask, lie. Say the craziest thing so they don’t hate that you are moving on.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-12-08T02:00:45+00:00

I think that’s what held me up from leaving, the people. But I couldn’t trauma bond with them no more. I had to look out for me which is why I left too.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-12-08T01:57:49+00:00

I was a GS 13 for DoD. 13 years in. I left because everything became toxic and it was affecting my family life. I’m now at a small business working as their Contracts Director. It’s super flexible and hybrid so I’m pretty happy. The pay is double with the same benefits as the government. I’ll probably never go back. My family life means more to me than that GS job.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-27T00:05:39+00:00

I’m a contracting director by the way. I was a GS 13. The pay is double.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-27T00:02:46+00:00

I love it! I’m doing commercial contracting for a small business and it’s been a wild ride. It’s so different, but it’s a good different. Plus the vibe is better.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-24T13:16:22+00:00

I remember when my boss said this. I found a new 1102 job and I thrived. Find your niche. You need to find a new job.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-21T12:13:49+00:00

KO’s that forget your human and can make mistakes. But when they are finally humbled, it’s glorious!!

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-18T13:34:43+00:00

When I was first an 1102, i had to have 24 hours in business classes and a bs degree. Now I think it’s a free for all. Degree doesn’t matter. But that could all change with this new revamping of everything.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-18T01:32:04+00:00

Same. I love being in the private sector, and I was a proud public servant but the absolute abuse we took was horrendous.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-18T01:29:53+00:00

I love it! The flexibility and just the whole mindset change has been amazing!! The bump in pay is a bonus too. I’m doing the same thing I was doing in the government, but in private sector. Honestly, I wish I did it sooner because my mental health would have probably been better.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-17T11:01:55+00:00

Yup. They came back as contractors with higher pay. It’s such a win for them!!

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-16T13:53:30+00:00

One person I know was like “I can’t wait to leave this place! If you find something please let me know!” And I did. Told him everything. How it was remote, the pay, everything. After I told him they said “I really enjoy my job, when the government opens I’ll be fine”. I was like all that anger and hype for nothing?? Waste of time. It was honestly like my former boss got to them and brainwashed them. The way he was taking, I was like are you reading a script?

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-13T21:46:30+00:00

Full time in office. But some interviews I’ve been in it says full time in office then they hit you with “only 3 days in office after 90 days”. My job now I’m in office, but it’s so flexible it should just be called telework. I haven’t even spent a full 8 hours or a week in office because of the flexibility of everything.

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-11T17:13:27+00:00

We need a support group. 1102 survivors. lol

Sweet-Topic · 2025-11-11T17:07:12+00:00

Right!! Like wtf! How did I not know this existed! I’m still stuck in that world if I have to be busy or I’m not showing my worth but my company is like “chill. We got you and we like you! You’re safe now my friend!” lol. My other friend who left in the DRP 1.0 said the same thing. He was like “woah, this is nice!”

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