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Gov fammm, it’s almost that time! 😎✌️
The 3-day weekend is loading… what’s the move?
🧊 Cooler packed?
🔥 Grill fired up?
🛏️ Or is it giving nap, snack, repeat?
Whether you’re outside or inside all weekend, drop you… more

If email tone were a person, mine would be somewhere between “overly polite Canadian” and “slightly panicked intern.”
How would you describe yours? 😅

At work the other day, I overheard someone talking about a coworker’s divorce — like it was just office small talk.
It made me uncomfortable and got me thinking… why does stuff like that feel so normal to go… more

Anyone catch the NTEU town hall last night? I couldn’t log in but hoping someone can let others know to e key takeaway points from the meeting

I’m looking to leave the gov but I’m having a really hard time figuring out what salary I should be targeting. Many roles are significantly higher than my current but then many are significantly lower… more

Why is it so hard to take vacation days when you work in government?
I’m getting married next week and taking two weeks off — and I still feel guilty about it.
The work piles up, and it feels like you need a … more

Hey Gov Crew 👋🏽
With these public sector salaries and this economy… how are we really holding up? 🫠
Let’s check in—what’s your money-saving hack, side hustle, or budgeting trick that’s getting you th… more

What keeps you going on the hard days?
Working in government can feel heavy — the red tape, slow systems, and tough calls.
But then there’s that one moment where it all clicks… and you remember why you’… more

Ever notice how people have a lot to say about government work, but don’t really get what it’s like?
Like when folks assume we just “push paper” all day — meanwhile, you're juggling five urgent requests, short… more

Hey Public Sector fam 👋🏽
New hires, I want to hear from you: What support did you need on day one that you didn’t get?

Let’s talk real gaps what slowed you/ left you stuck? I lead a team where efficiency and training are key, and I’m bi… more

Hello! Has it been difficult for anyone working as a federal contractor to pivot into the private sector? I’m asking because I feel like my experience has been very niche and I think it may be a part … more

East Coast Public Sector Fam ☀️👩🏽‍💻👨🏾‍💼

A heatwave is headed our way and we’ve got questions! 🔥🥵

Does your state offer WFH options when temps rise?
Or are you already eyeing that precious PTO like… “it’s me or the humidity.” 😅💼

Dr… more

Unfortunately, leadership is not what it used to be. Weak leaders create weak times.

Working for the federal government has not prepared me for working anywhere else. I've worked for the federal government for 14 years and no one will even give me an interview. Because I'm not… more

Did you know how slow change can be in government—even when everyone agrees it’s needed?
I definitely didn’t before I started working in it.
It’s frustrating, but also really eye-opening.

Is it just me, or does doing one productive thing at your government job make you feel like you’ve earned the rest of the day off?
Answered that one complex email? Hero status unlocked. 😅

Anyone else f… more

What’s something you’ve unlearned as an adult that you thought was completely true growing up?

Mine would be realizing how evil some people can be. I definitely grew up in a butterfly, rainbow, and unicorn world.<… more

From Suits to SOPs 🕴️➡️📋

Let’s talk about it
What was it really like transitioning from the private sector to government work?

Was it:
🌀 A culture shock?
🧘🏾‍♀️ A slower pace and better work-life balance?
👀 A crash course in acrony… more

How long would you work in a new temp job (that’s not a great fit) before you put it on your resume and LI? Would you put it on your resume and LI if it gave you relevant experience if you were only t… more

Is government really designed to serve the people — or to protect itself?
The more time I spend in the system, the more I wonder.
What do you think?

Question: I just got hired as a finance manager at an organization. They have had a couple rocky years since COVID and all the turnover. We are about to submit late financial statements from years I d… more

What’s something you believed about work or success five years ago that you no longer believe now?

It’s wild how much our mindset can shift over time.

If you couldn’t talk about your job or anything work-related, how would you describe yourself?

I’d say I’m a fun, energetic person who loves baking, hiking, and trying new food. I do my best to see the… more

Ever feel like the people making the big decisions don’t always get what it’s like for regular folks — or even for those of us working on the front lines in government?
Makes me wonder… who is the syst… more

If you could convince everyone to not vote in an election just to see if our votes really matter would you ?

Anyone working for DC government now? Was thinking about reaching trout to a recruiter. I wanted to know about the vibe there these days

What’s something small that always makes your day better, no matter what? ☕🎶📱🌞

Mine would be walking down to this little French bakery on my lunch break and having a delicious Pain Au Chocolat or Ch… more

Not ecperience for food packing but i am worker in a fectory for making food for chicken

In government work, do you think it’s enough to just do your job well, or should there always be a deeper sense of purpose behind it? 💼💭

If you could take a paid month off starting tomorrow, what would you do with it? 🌍✈️📚🛋️

I think I would take a few days to clean and organize and then pack up and spend the next 3-4 weeks driving al… more

I’m starting something new at work and it’s a bit nerve-wracking.
Trying to stay confident and just go for it.
What helps you push through the nerves?

Lately I’ve been feeling a bit unmotivated, like the work I’m doing doesn’t really make a difference.
Have you ever felt that way too?

What’s one moment in your work that reminded you why you do what you do?
Sometimes the impact of our work isn’t big or loud — it’s in the small moments.
Helping someone feel heard, solving a problem, or… more

One thing I like about working in government is that there’s always something new to learn.
Every job or challenge teaches you something.
What’s one thing you’ve learned at work that really stuck with you?
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