What do you all think of these calls to abolish the Fed? Have you heard any good arguments for it?

Any book recommendations to gift my cousin sister? She studied (masters) psychology and is a trained classical dancer.

Conduct annual performance reviews with your kids and let them know their status in the family is at stake. There’s no feeling in the world that compares to seeing an 8 year old kid on a PIP turn it around and earn an invitation to come back next year.

Clients are pain in the ass out here

Hi Fishes,

I have a 7 year of experience in Service based IT Company. Is preparing for Maang good ? What roles and expectations should I be having?
Or should I consider working in service based itself or any other product based company.

I am really confused and concern about my future

Thanks in advance.

I am UI/UX Designer & Developer having 10+ Years of experience. Still seems like I am way behind in my career to hit the 6 figure salary.. what should I do?

How many hours do you actually work at job and for interview preparation?

I Have done btech in mechanical engineering .I got a job in ericsson as integration engineer . AM I eligible to apply for sde 2 in amazon

How do I claim the relocation lumpsump amount? Should I reach out to my global mobility advisor or will it be directly included in my first salary?

26 y/o JD, CPA, CFP --- what are my odds landing a career with the FBI?

6 years in public accounting, manager 2. Is a financial reporting manager at a $2billlion SEC company a good position to transition into? Your thoughts pls.

What is the salary account bank for Atos Syntel...

Looking for restaurant and affordable activities recommendations for first time visitors in Paris, thank you in advance!!!

Once you get promoted to manager, what stocks and commodities are you prohibited from buying for independence purposes? Does this apply if you are in tax as well?

Has anyone ever tried to use their PIV card to book the GSA rate for a personal hotel stay

Typical base for SC at D GPS in DC? Have 5 yoe and a masters degree. Already have a secret clearance.

What does an agency check in the clearance revalidation process? I left one consulting firm to work for another consulting firm at the same agency and am waiting for the go/no go.

I work in the IC and, as many of you know, the security related paperwork lead-time between engagements can take months sometimes. Had super low utilization due to constant rotations to....

Consultants, would you join the Fed is given the opportunity?

I’m in the process of creating a process where i can enter a solicitation number (or numbers) and get a ranked list of similar opportunities and award past and present. Does this already exist?

Recently relocated IT cloud engineer looking for a new position in the DC area around the December time frame. Is hiring slow for IT in the area this time of the year?

Did federal contractors continue to get raises and bonuses from their firms in the last recession?

After nearly 20 years in the military serving in T&E and HR roles, I’m considering moving on and have been conducting lots of research into consulting. BS, MA, and SPHR cert - no MBA. I’m looking for suggestions or advise about transitioning. DC Metro area is likely landing spot.

Seeking advice either from anyone already working for US GOV or any advice on how to get into it. I’m interested in working for IRS or Veterans with pm work. Any advice?

I also want to help my dad get into a permanent GOV role before he needs to retire, he’s been rejected by gov roles and can only work travel roles with fema, I don’t want him traveling as he’s getting too old and I just lost my mom a year ago. Any help would be appreciated!

Rejections suck even when they’re nice rejections.
“They were extremely impressed with your background and experience, however, we have decided to pursue other candidates.”

Anyone have any car rental hacks to get something other than a compact to show as a compact on the receipt? Traveling on federally reimbursable funds, so need to show a compact car. But hoping to get something nicer but not get flagged by the Bean Counters. Thanks!

Do Leidos, SAIC, and other mostly-fed consulting businesses pay bonuses to all levels? If so, what does a typical bonus target look like? Booz Allen does not pay bonuses until you get to the Senior Associate level (1 step below Director) and I think that impacts employee performance and work ethic pretty dramatically. I’m wondering if not paying bonuses is common to federal contracting because of how the contracts or priced, or if this is something unique to Booz Allen.

What's the market these days for someone with not-great technical skills, 12 YOE, TS clearance, hard-to-find/unique skillset, elite masters, middle management in DoD contracting, experience with critical/high profile roles?

I'm thinking 120-135k would be bad/mediocre, 180-195k would be possible/a stretch, and 160-170k would be doable/realistic. Thoughts? Not interested in Deloitte.

They reduced the therapy questions on the secret clearance form so that you don't have to disclose therapy except in specific circumstances. Is it still on the TS form?

Deloitte 🐠, How much revenue do you have to win and manage to make partner?

Do you think it’s bad form/ unprofessional to flip badges when a contract is lost? I’m not sure if it’s just leadership bullying, but they’re discouraging staff to take other offers from the winning company.

Hey, has anyone done the GW Boot Camps, especially Data Analytics Program? Appreciate any good insight on their programs.