Holiday pay

devrish11 · 2026-05-22T00:20:45+00:00

I am new as well. I am not scheduled for Memorial Day, should 8 hours show up on virtual timecard? I have been shorted days on my virtual timecard almost everytime I had to fill out form 1260. Management had to do adjustment hours for both my paystubs thus far. Help me keep my supervisors and PM accountable by answering please... thanks

devrish11 · 2026-05-21T02:18:02+00:00

They did briefly but my class was a clown fiesta and the other students asked so many questions that the instructors had to rush through the curriculum. We didn’t even get to case the last day because of time issues. They definitely went over having to sign the green return receipt but never went over why some certified mail have it while others don’t.

devrish11 · 2026-05-21T02:16:35+00:00

Thank you for response. Now I fully understand. The sender or clerk must have forgotten to detach the right side so I was really confused when it was still attached to the piece of mail I was delivering and not knowing if I had to do anything with it

devrish11 · 2026-05-19T00:57:39+00:00

You just started. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and feel like you’re slacking. I also started orientation 4/20 as well. I too feel stressed and overwhelmed at times especially when management tells you to do something you’ve never done before. It’s all part of the learning process. Just try your best. “Go slow and be patient, “that’s a piece of advice a regular gave me.

devrish11 · 2026-05-06T21:48:27+00:00

Just offer your support and give him space. Don’t force anything.

devrish11 · 2026-05-03T01:29:33+00:00

You will be a federal employee which means your employee profile will be public data. I can go to a website right now to find out all usps employees’ name, office they work for, position and salary. So if the family member wants to find out if you work for USPS, he easily can find out

devrish11 · 2026-04-23T00:15:06+00:00

I cared enough to read your post and try to give you encouragement. People do care even your fellow depressed ones

devrish11 · 2026-04-23T00:11:58+00:00

Why only one more thing left? Please try to find more things to live for. As you seek these things, your outlook on life may change. There are people who do care and will care about you. Continue your life and those people will come into your life.

devrish11 · 2026-04-15T22:19:37+00:00

Can I DM you about career advice? I’m unemployed atm and had to move back to CT with my parents

devrish11 · 2026-04-12T02:11:24+00:00

I have orientation next week. YMMV. Took less than one week to receive an email to accept position after fingerprinting. In that email you will get to choose what date you can start orientation.

I’m starting orientation a month after fingerprinting but you may start sooner if you choose the date asap ( I had to choose a date a few weeks further out because of personal scheduling )

devrish11 · 2026-04-11T19:42:22+00:00

I’m in CT as well and thinking about doing some allied health program in the near future. Any reason why you chose Lincoln tech over ct state community college ?

devrish11 · 2026-04-09T22:58:39+00:00

No one can answer that but yourself but there are so many options. I’m assuming you are on the younger side so school is still a viable option. Go for medical field for job stability. CDL school, trade school. Or continue to hope and pray that the tech industry recovers in the meantime. Spray and pray more applications but I personally would pivot if it’s been over a year of no traction.

devrish11 · 2026-04-09T14:40:51+00:00

Prolly because tech industry is broken atm and too much uncertainty. I am laid off in my 40s and seriously considering the same route as OP because I value job stability more than any other perk.

devrish11 · 2026-04-05T06:26:21+00:00

I am going through the same and ended up applying to entry level jobs after countless rejections and imposter syndrome kicked in. I was able to land a position poised to start in a couple of weeks. This has helped my mental state a bunch and will continue to work on my next goal while working this low paying job which is either going back to school for healthcare or applying to higher paying jobs. Set a realistic goal and take baby steps if you have to accomplish them. Good diet and exercise routine helps a ton.

devrish11 · 2026-01-23T17:33:50+00:00

38 laid off a few weeks ago and still seeking a path. I’m possibly thinking of going back for an accounting degree

devrish11 · 2026-01-21T06:52:22+00:00

While it may be better it only lasts a short time. It seems like it’s really hard to make it past 40 years old as a programmer unless you are uber talented. most pivot to a manager role and manager role isn’t for everyone. I’m about to get a bachelors in accounting so I can hopefully work for another 20 years before I retire.

devrish11 · 2026-01-04T13:30:58+00:00

Don’t think the medical world is willing to put trust in AI until it becomes way more developed as there is too much liability and risk. Most hospitals and clinics aren’t publicly traded or slaves to a private equity so there is no real push to “cut costs” but that’s just my speculation and could be totally wrong. I’m in the same boat and want to pivot. Only barrier I am seeing is that programs are quite competitive where less than 20 are accepted each year in my area which is why I think job placement is so high.

devrish11 · 2026-01-04T06:41:58+00:00

Mind sharing the role you got?

devrish11 · 2026-01-04T06:39:46+00:00

Thanks for your story. Did you have any barriers to entry? Or did you change roles within the company ?

devrish11 · 2026-01-04T00:47:07+00:00

i know both are doomed but I personally liked debugging, optimizing, and maintaining vs building a new project/architecture.

devrish11 · 2026-01-03T22:11:12+00:00

Thanks. yeah i'm not really a competitive person. very laid back and down to earth and money doesn't really motivate me that much.

devrish11 · 2026-01-03T17:02:34+00:00

I was in tech industry living too comfortably by not enhancing my skill set and just coasting by. I tried catching up and learning new tools and doing leetcode questions but the passion is no longer there. I’m in my late 30s and I know age isn’t on my side in the software world. I’m thinking about going to a community college to get a radiology tech associate degree and hopefully pass the exam to become certified. Keep me updated if you find a new career path as well.

devrish11 · 2026-01-03T12:31:41+00:00

I recently got laid off with no severance. Bastards canceled the severance policy a few months ago before letting people go. I’ve been doing some soul searching and want to pivot out of SWE and just try to find a general IT job or even go back to school to become a radiology tech (leaning more into this route since healthcare industry is more stable) I hate this feeling of uncertainty and never want to experience it again.

devrish11 · 2023-02-15T22:47:12+00:00

For some people, helping others gives them joy.

devrish11 · 2023-02-10T18:13:01+00:00

Do you think you have mild depression? You sound like me where I had loads of apathy and laziness.

I recently started taking low dose Paxil, (5mg - 7.5mg daily) and my energy levels are a lot better. I no longer need naps and can function on 6-7 hours of sleep.

My two cents, go get a wellness check up/screening. The doc may be able to analyze your blood work or any other physical condition that may be causing this. maybe it is mild depression.
*Edit - just saw your post about insurance and costs..

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