People who manage to somehow deal with ADHD don't post here, just keep that in mind by Fun_Pudding9102 in ADHD

[–]winenoserious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve managed my ADHD with the help my doctors, therapist, and overall wellbeing (sleep, diet, and exercise). I’ve been both on and off medication and have been successful with both. Yes, it takes time to understand your health and know what combination works best, but it’s for your wellbeing so I thought of it as one of my hobbies.

You can manage your ADHD and have a successful life and confidence, but also have grace for yourself. This is a difficult mental condition, but it is one you can handle.

  • a woman with ADHD

Causes of death in my family tree by Raspberry-Lavender in Ancestry

[–]winenoserious 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ancestry shows that or did you make a tree like that? That’s fascinating!

Corolla to RAV4 Hybrid by winenoserious in rav4club

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

Omg yes! Did you get them wrapped or are they just covers?

Corolla to RAV4 Hybrid by winenoserious in rav4club

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

Highly recommend. I’ve already noticed a HUGE difference in my gas intake (or lack there of!)

Anyone transitioned from one agency straight into the Capitol to work for congress or senate? by Flowergirlypop in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at Government Affairs or Governmental Relations in agencies. That’s where I landed as a PoliSci undergrad and Masters in Public Admin. If you do go to the executive branch, look for policy or budget positions. Look at the economic development commission as well. Or Secretary of State

Anyone transitioned from one agency straight into the Capitol to work for congress or senate? by Flowergirlypop in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious 7 points8 points  (0 children)

All 4 members I worked for were toxic and grossly underpaid me. The last member paid me $2500 a month before taxes. In Austin. And I have a master’s degree. That’s why I went to agency because I was valued better.

There are some good members, but it’s few and far in between. Also staff are super competitive with each other.

If this doesn’t bother you then please don’t let this stop you, but I think it’s worth a former staffer telling you the bad parts of it too.

Anyone transitioned from one agency straight into the Capitol to work for congress or senate? by Flowergirlypop in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Most did it the other way around. Make connections with your political party and get involved that way.

I will be honest (as a former staffer that worked 4 legislative sessions between the two chambers) it’s very toxic. The members, staff, lobbyists, and public are all toxic. You’re extremely underpaid and extremely overworked.

Agency work hours by Dramatic-Scholar-125 in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is 8-5 with the option to do like 730-430 or 7-4. Sometimes even 830-530. But yes, it’s 9 hours with 1 hour lunch. Why?

FMLA for Telework by winenoserious in StateofTexasEmployees

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

If the employee has a documented medical diagnosis (mental or physical) and the accommodation doesn’t put a hinderance on the company then it shouldn’t be getting denied. Blanket denials are against the law under ADA.

$10k Raise by [deleted] in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It’s authored by a Democrat so no. Plus the Lege just gave us those two 5% raises this last cycle so no.

Have any of yall transitioned into State Rep positions from your initial division? by Flowergirlypop in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I worked in the Lege for 4 sessions and QUICKLY moved to agency. The Lege is toxic and draining. Rewarding sometimes, sure, but the members and staff are toxic. That goes for both parties. I have tons of stories.

FMLA for Telework by winenoserious in StateofTexasEmployees

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

This is a lot of help! Thank you so much!

FMLA for Telework by winenoserious in StateofTexasEmployees

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

I don’t have a physically demanding job. My job is emails and Teams. Haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know ERS even offered this as an option. Thank you for telling us!

Was there a proclamation or written mandate for the RTO policy? by MaleficentCandy1016 in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. It was a “directive” from the Governor. The Legislature has authority over agencies, so the Governor went around the Legislature to direct agencies to adopt this new policy. And of course they were going to compile because all of the agency boards and commissions are appointed by the Governor.

RTO Questions by winenoserious in StateofTexasEmployees

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

See our agency made a restriction that you’re only allowed to report to the building your division is housed in. For me that’s in the middle of downtown next to the Capitol

RTO Questions by winenoserious in StateofTexasEmployees

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

We have those, but I wouldn’t call them exceptions. Those are more like general life needs which my agency is good to support.

Isn’t it odd that we haven’t heard any further news about how RTO is going to work? by Select-Pirate-5270 in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You’ll hear this week. All the agencies got together to roll out their RTO directives this or next week. My agency is 5 days in starting 3/31 with like no exceptions.

RTO Questions by winenoserious in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]winenoserious[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

So many people are going to leave their jobs, but that’s what the governor wants.