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I got my contingent offer letter 2 weeks ago. They didnot start my back ground check yet. My tentative joining date is march 4th. I am not getting any updates since then. After asking for updates this… more

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Our government should be helpful for females who are alone and doing work for their homes. And also have the opportunities for thos3 women who are in early ages like 30 to 40

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Looking to understand Lockheed Martin’s leveling. I work for Northrop Grumman where we have 3 levels of Program Managers. After that, they are called Directors, then VP, etc.

Lockheed seems to have … more

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Anyone work as an integrated project planner at Lockheed Martin? Looking to apply and would like to better understand the role.

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Was let go from my contractor position on Monday. They said "due to customer needs, i was no longer needed." Soooooo humiliating to have to clean out my desk in from of everyone and be escorted out of the building.

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We are a new nonprofit seeking a part time administrative assistant primarily to organize data. What would be an appropriate wage per hour for a person working from home?

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Can someone give me some type of pointers been out of work since May of last year because of department loads off was working remote been getting interviews but know offers I’m trying to keep faith it… more

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I have a TS clearance but no hard, technical skills. What options do I have for government contracting work? Currently working as a consultant.

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I have another interview for an Employment Specialist role with a certain county. I’ve interviewed multiple times for this job but never get an offer. I’ve even questioned whether I should keep pursui… more

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Anyone from the FTC would like to connect? I was interested in joining and like to get advice 🙂

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Maybe I'm a dumbass, but the "Smart" reaction has been the hardest one to earn on here 😭

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I am currently trying to pivot from Social work into Business Analysis. I have completed a foundation course, and I am currently seeking a Business Analyst role. Does anyone have any advice?… more

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I currently have a bachelor’s degree in business management work as an Export Analyst primarily dealing with nuclear technology. I am looking to go back to school and studying Nuclear Security and Saf… more

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Is anyone aware of a federal agency that needs crypto experts? I am currently a crypto investigator for a state agency and I have a decade of corporate crypto experience. Open to all opportunities rel… more

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People who worked or has worked at Peraton can you share your overall experience? Pros and Cons

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Regarding the United Nations salary scale, I would like to know if a person has 10 years or more of professional experience, does he or she still start at the first step? Are the steps related only to… more

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Does anyone else feel that once we finally enter fiscal year 2024 & these government shutdown extensions are settled that we’ll get responses to jobs? I keep getting emails saying “you’ve been ref… more

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I’m interested in hearing from people who’ve spent their whole career in federal government. Why did you stay? Do you find the job to be interesting and challenging? Or is it primarily for the benefit… more

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Does anyone know what an interdisciplinary community planner does? Especially specific to Norfolk Naval base in Norfolk Virginia. Description is a little vague any clarification would be very helpful!

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Hi everyone,
I recently received my TJO from FEMA and I’m waiting for the background check to go through. I work for another component in DHS and the job doesn’t require a clearance of any kind. How lo… more

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Hi! I’ve worked in federal government for 4 years now at two different agencies. I’m struggling because I work/have worked with a lot of people who are not particularly motivated or inspiring, & m… more

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Have Federal laws changed at all with states legalizing marijuana? Can a Gov Contacting company refuse to hire you if you fail a drug test? The position would require a security clearance.

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I resigned from my promoted position about 6 months ago and I’ve been applying to a lot of places with no luck. I was a supervisor at the post office, found it to be too daunting with the work culture… more

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I’d like to connect with someone who has worked or is connected to cities in San Mateo County or San Francisco.

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Anyone know what electrical contractors are working on the purple line? Any new big scale jobs hiring?

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Anyone familiar with how the GS pay raises work?
I received a promotion last February to a GS 12 Step 2 and was expecting to move to Step 3 this year but it didn't happen. Does this mean I will go … more

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To the management in government.
Can you please stop allowing the select few to abuse the extended leave system. You hold their jobs open and they spit in your faces and their work is always dumped on… more

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Currently work for the US Senate in a constituent services role. I've been doing that for 2 years right out of college. I am looking to go into the private sector for better pay, etc. Any advice … more

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I feel like I work with a bunch of lazy and incompetent people. Not just in my department, but within the employer on a whole. And there are laws and regulations and people pretend to be ignorant. I c… more

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Would I get approved for Public Trust clearance with the IRS (Moderate Risk) with the following drug history?

Did cocaine 3 times from 2017 to 2021.
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Are there jobs in the U.S. government that are easier to be accepted into than others?

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Hey all, currently contracting in UK Civil Service and am contemplating moving to the private sector. Looking mostly at consulting firms, but open to anything. Anyone who has worked in policy roles in… more

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I need help loving from corporate to a government position. Any advise it tips? I have over 20 years of financial operations

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I am currently a GS7 working with DeCA. I am getting close to my year mark, and I really want to secure a position in Japan (as I have family there). I have been back Stateside over two years, I also … more

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