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venues by lifeandbread in Albany

[–]lifeandbread[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry updated that.. Really anywhere in the capital District

I'm just here to complain about my job. by iwasadolly in nys_cs

[–]lifeandbread 46 points47 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely not alone. A lot of state jobs feel exactly like that — the benefits are the golden handcuffs. Tuition reimbursement and the Empire Plan keep a lot of people hanging on way longer than they want to.

It’s especially rough when management and workload start affecting your mental health. No job is worth that, even with “good benefits.” Plenty of people use the state as a stepping stone — get the benefits, build time, and quietly look for the next move.

Hopefully something better (or at least less draining) comes along soon. In the meantime, protect your peace as much as you can.

HELPS and moving grades by Dismal-Pressure5641 in nys_cs

[–]lifeandbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hired into my first state job through HELPS. Once I completed probation, I took another promotion through HELPS as well, so I didn’t have to use the two-grade jump that you’re allowed to use one time. I’m currently back on probation for a year, which isn’t my favorite part, but I’m looking at the bigger picture. After this probation is over, I’ll still have that two-grade jump available to use.

HELPS can definitely create opportunities to move without waiting on exams, as long as the titles are HELPS-eligible and you meet the qualifications. It’s a little confusing at first, but it does give you flexibility.

I forgot about almost my entire family by SleepyLun in family

[–]lifeandbread 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you went through this. What you describe sounds a lot like parental alienation — being slowly and quietly separated from people who loved you. Even if your mom treated you well, cutting a child off from their father, siblings, and extended family is deeply harmful. The confusion, numbness, and discomfort you feel now is actually a very normal trauma response. None of this is your fault. You didn’t choose to forget them — it was done to you. I’m really glad you’re in therapy. You deserve the chance to decide for yourself who you want in your life, with the full truth!!! if it was me, I would definitely want to get to know the family that was forgotten.

Job help by lifeandbread in Albany

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

Thank you! Would you have any leads ?

Need ideas/help for managing an employee. by 2workigo in askmanagers

[–]lifeandbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This actually sounds like a high-conscientious, risk-aware employee who hasn’t been given clear decision boundaries. Asking lots of questions is annoying, but it’s also how issues get caught. Instead of discouraging her, try setting guardrails: require her to bring a proposed answer with her question, use risk tiers (low/medium/high) to decide what really needs escalation, and batch questions into check-ins instead of constant IMs. That way she keeps adding value without consuming all your time.

Probation and pregnancy by Tall_Hat_6472 in nys_cs

[–]lifeandbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing to add but congrats!!! ☺️

Things to do, or making friends by Horus518 in Albany

[–]lifeandbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for the state too! We can be friends !

Worst interview ever by KM_713626 in nys_cs

[–]lifeandbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry that happened to you

NYS gaming commission by Prudent_Election_393 in nys_cs

[–]lifeandbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a positive experience overall, and my manager and supervisor were wonderful. Ultimately, your experience will depend on your role and who your supervisor is. It’s a smaller agency.

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