Jobs in Government

I wanted to do a quick mental health check. How is everyone holding up? Between nonstop layoffs and months of job hunting, I know a lot of us are in rough shape. Are you guys ok?

What do you think about cost-cutting in projects, where roles like UX Design or UX Research are eliminated and the responsibilities are taken over by team leads or Product Managers?
Does that impact th… more

I was terminated from a constituent service advisor (PT) job on the day of my 90-day review. I'll admit, there were a few areas I screwed up on such as rushing, and not taking the time to read ema… more

Working in government is cool if you have the right supervisor.

As a veteran under this work title, is this a field to run from because of AI, or are there still opportunities to excel in word and image because of soft skills and experience?

My resume is a little over three pages long, but I've been in the workforce for more than 20 years. This length is okay, right? How else can I highlight all of my experience?

Who would have thought it would be so difficult to find a job in the private sector? I have over 18 years of experience working for the government. My job was cut at the beginning of the year, and I d… more

I know people are freaking out about AI taking private sector jobs but what are the odds AI comes for government jobs? I can't imagine the government spending the money to develop the AI tech.

With all of these layoffs and budget cuts, I'm starting to worry. Do you think our pensions could be in trouble? I mean, the government can't take these away if we're fully vested, can the… more

Has anyone made the switch from governmental (local and some state) accounting to working as a grants coordinator or manager? I have worked exclusively for/with governments so have a lot of knowledge … more

How hard is it to make the switch from local government to federal government? I want a job that pays better and I figure it's smart to stay in the government sector. My experience in local govern… more

Been laid off for 5 months, have applied for any and every suitable jobs in all the possible job sites. I've utilized my network, attended workshops and what not. Gave some interviews but all of t… more

How long have you been without a job? I've been unemployed for just over a month, and I have no clue how people can go months and months without a job. Like, how are y'all surviving?

Is it just me, or does work feel more intense when half the team is on summer vacation? How do you handle overlapping PTOs?

Would you consider working for ICE? I've been looking for a job for months and I'm considering signing up. How bad could it be?

What's your favorite aspect of working for the government? For me, it's getting every holiday off. Happy three day weekend, everyone!

🧠Mental well-being check-in. How is the job hunt affecting your mental health? Share your experiences in the comments.

How long is everyone's resume? Mine is two and a half pages... this is too long, right?

Inflation is eating into everyone's paycheck—including ours in the public sector. When COLAs don’t keep up and side hustles start sounding practical, you know something’s off.
How are you navigati… more

Those of you who have been laid off or let go these past few months, how's the job search going? I was let go in February, and I'm getting nowhere with my job search. I've applied to hundr… more

Has anyone ever sacrificed their beliefs or values because they were afraid to lose their job? Because I think I did this this past weekend. While millions of people marched this past Saturday, I stay… more

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