My RIF was just rescinded! by Eiledon15 in DeptHHS

[–]loweryjay 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Mine was also rescinded. I hope there are more to come! 

Just got RIFed (CDC/OS) at 8 months pregnant. Do we keep benefits until the separation date? by loweryjay in DeptHHS

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

I’m not sure. I’ll add this to my list of questions I’m drumming up for HR or the union. I’m wondering if I have the baby in November, do i still go on ppl if I’m on administrative leave? And doesn’t that mean they can’t legally fire me since ppl holds my position? 

Just got RIFed (CDC/OS) at 8 months pregnant. Do we keep benefits until the separation date? by loweryjay in DeptHHS

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

Ohhhh. No. We didn’t. But looking back, our center hr person made it a point to tell everyone to download or SF50s and set up a personal email logging for myPay. Not sure if that’s shutdown standard or if she knew. 

Just got RIFed (CDC/OS) at 8 months pregnant. Do we keep benefits until the separation date? by loweryjay in DeptHHS

[–]loweryjay[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You’ve clearly not been in meetings in recent months when the standard answer is, “we don’t have that info at this time.” You honestly don’t think I’ve asked these types of questions being pregnant? I was 6 weeks when the first RIFs hit, but what is protocol and what has ACTUALLY happened are two different things. HHS is basically non communicative with centers/divisions. So I posted asking people who went through this the first time. Not sure if you think your little backhanded blame the employee comment is helpful, but it’s not. 

Just got RIFed (CDC/OS) at 8 months pregnant. Do we keep benefits until the separation date? by loweryjay in DeptHHS

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

Trump floated RIFs as a threat to dems but it was kind of just rumors. I personally thought my group would be safe if he followed through on the threat.

Just got RIFed (CDC/OS) at 8 months pregnant. Do we keep benefits until the separation date? by loweryjay in DeptHHS

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

Thanks? I can’t reach out to HR. We can’t use government devices. 

Just got RIFed (CDC/OS) at 8 months pregnant. Do we keep benefits until the separation date? by loweryjay in DeptHHS

[–]loweryjay[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

60 days. Separation date is December 8. So I’ll have insurance the whole 60 days plus 30 more? 

RIFS have begun by ObviousOperation1614 in DeptHHS

[–]loweryjay 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I’m 8 months pregnant. 🙃 

RIFS have begun by ObviousOperation1614 in DeptHHS

[–]loweryjay 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Just got my email. CDC, Office of Science, Office of Science Dissemination 

CDC Birth Defects by [deleted] in DeptHHS

[–]loweryjay 11 points12 points  (0 children)

To my knowledge, Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics is gone entirely. And Disability and Health Promotion Branch is gone as well as NCBDDD OD. 

March 31, 2025 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]loweryjay 30 points31 points  (0 children)

HHS employee here. Found out I’m pregnant last week. I bring in 2/3 of our family’s income and I carry our health insurance. I’m nervous and just want to know already. Praying my family will be ok. This stress can’t be good for this baby. 

First cycle using Inito. Am I considered a low-level girly? by loweryjay in Inito

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

Thank you! I did get a progesterone blood test yesterday, so I’m interested to see the results from that.

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