Government

How bad does it look to call out sick twice in one week on non consecutive days or once per week for 2 weeks in a row? Have a strict in person govt job with only 1 sick day left and no PTO, and antici… more

Given the rapid growth of the AI industry and the potential risk of job displacement within the next 7-10 years, it is crucial for us to proactively identify and prepare for alternative career paths. By doi… more

Have an oral interview scheduled in the afternoon (~30-45 min) for a job in my field of study that I really want. However I have a super strict in person job with no PTO and only 2 sick days, and they threa… more

Our team has a goal to mentor others across the agency no matter your role, team, or seniority. We believe everyone has something valuable to share.

Have you ever taken time in your career to mentor someone (forma… more

What’s the most unique skill you’ve learned in the public sector that you never thought you’d need?

For me, it was vendor diplomacy. Not just managing contracts and deliverables, but navigating personalities, comp… more

Hi, everyone,
Trying to pivot from private to public sector, already searching through multiple job platforms (USAJobs, and individual counties included) but getting nowhere. Supported accounting firms… more

Is anyone else having a difficult time trying to pivot out of the public sector? Unfortunately for me most of my experience is in government and at least one company has openly admitted that hiring m… more

Hi all,
I’m currently an EO and I’ve seen vacancies advertised for Intelligence Officer roles at HEO grade. I’d be really grateful if anyone with experience could share:
• What does the day-to-day work look like in pract… more

It’s looming on budget season, Gov crew. You know what that means putting in nearly enough just to get barely enough. But we’re still here, still pushing.

Give me a time when it all worked out!!

Does anyone know how or who to contact to report a formal complaint about a cheif of a department? Yesterday was my first day at my duty station, I was disclosed about all this additional training and… more

Payroll asked for SS card months after hire, normal or not?
Been at my gov job for a few months, and got an email from our payroll coordinator asking me for a copy of my SS card for payroll purposes. I… more

Is it true that Veterans Affairs Union is gone? I work for VISN20 and looking for more info

🔥 Hot take: What’s one thing you can do at work that AI will never replace? Let us know in the comments!

So I recently moved out of state and quit my VA job. Before I quit I had an interview with the VA in the area I moved to. So after I relocated, reached out to the hiring manager and I was relieved tha… more

Your advice would or might save me here please. I actually got OSG in prison service, but on accepting the appointment and continuing with the pre-employment form, i was sent an email tailored to sala… more

We’re kicking off a brand new week and rolling right into Q4 soon (or Q3 depending on your agency ). The end of the year is right around the corner what professional goals are you working toward before the year closes out?more

Just like a lot of people I'm about to be laid off because my federal contract got cut. I have been looking applying for new positions on a daily basis since January and not having any luck landin… more

I work for government agency and Im contemplating a departmental or even career change. 1. I had run in with a client (my 1st in a few years) that left me discouraged. 2. A few complaints from col… more

In the public sector, it’s easy to get lost in deadlines, policy changes, and long todo lists. But every now and then, something reminds you why you chose this work in the first place.

For me, it was seeing a prog… more

After 17 years of service in the Federal Government, I’m considering resigning to take a job with the Pennsylvania Commonwealth. The pay is similar. I’ve tried to weigh the pros and cons, but I’m wond… more

I'm waiting for a orientation date for my roll as a food service worker at the VHA Loma Linda VA Hospital I've been waiting for a while now

Hey Gov Crew!
What is your proudest moment working in the public sector government?

Without revealing my role … I am happy to see the federal decisions impact the residents in my state it’s always goo… more

Hey there!

Name in 5 words how you’d change your department or team… I’ll go first!

Streamline. Empower. Communicate. Innovate. Celebrate.

Whether it’s better processes, more recognition, or just good o… more

Hey Gov Crew!

We know the salaries don’t always match the workload, but let’s be real the benefits packages can be the real MVP in public sector life.

So tell me:
How has your benefits package impacted you financially, persona… more

Working at Credence Management Solutions has been an incredibly rewarding experience that gave me the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. The collaborative environment and strong leadership ga… more

Meh, I love my job b, my mission, my team, my projects, my work site, my supervisor, my CoC, my colleagues, and so many other things. This is a dream job, it HAD a great mission and we bring in a lot of money for… more

With the new administration changes, how has your team or department shifted?

For us in internal operations, it’s been nonstop. We’ve been deep in the trenches streamlining workflows, reassessing program structure… more

Walked out on a job, no notice, was treated very poorly to put it mildly. All but one team member quit How to I describe to potential employers why I left

Safe Space! Happy Monday Gov Crew 👋🏽

Let’s kick this week off charged up! ⚡️
If you could tell your management chain one sentence with no filter… what would it be?

Drop it below ⬇️
I’ll start:
“Shut up you’re not doing th… more

Lately I’ve been thinking about how much of government work is invisible to the public.
There’s so much behind-the-scenes effort that no one ever sees — or thanks you for.
How do you stay motivated when… more

Something I didn’t expect about working in government is how often I’m stuck in the grey.
The policy says one thing, but real life is messy — and people’s lives are impacted by every decision.
I’m just trying… more

Gov crew, what would you tell past you on your first day in the public sector? 👀
Let’s mix it up today!

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to pause and look back.
What advice, encouragement, or warning would present you give … more

Isn’t it wild how much of adult life is just figuring things out as you go and hoping no one notices you’re slightly confused the whole time?
When did you start realizing no one really has it all toget… more

Why does it feel like some of the most outdated systems and practices are protected in government, instead of questioned?
We talk about innovation — but are we actually ready for it?

For example, two weeks ago we f… more

Ever look back at old versions of yourself and think, “Wow… I really thought I had it all figured out”?
Kind of humbling. Kind of comforting.
What’s something you’ve unlearned in the last few years?