SEC - why not even a peep from leadership?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In other news Atkins passed the committee vote so he will probably be confirmed this month.

Does he have to be on board before they decide whether or not to give us the yearly salary increase? Or are they palming that one off on MU also?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In other news Atkins passed the committee vote so he will probably be confirmed this month.

Does he have to be on board before they decide whether or not to give us the yearly salary increase? Or are they palming that one off on MU also?

Well first off we have a comp agreement so whatever increase we get will be based upon whatever amount of money the agency has available. With the number of contractors and VERA/VSIP departures it's hard to tell how much we might have available for the raise. But yes, the raise should happen prior to PA starting.

[Anonymous]

I can't believe people are thinking about raises or a relaxation of RTO. They're coming after AWS for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people are thinking about raises or a relaxation of RTO. They're coming after AWS for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

My division is cracking down on ad hoc before it even started. You have to have a work emergency/deadline to be able to TW regardless of when your dr. appointment is. Unless you have a need to work that day they will force you to take leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people are thinking about raises or a relaxation of RTO. They're coming after AWS for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

I mean, I personally don't want a raise because that would bump me over the new $250k salary limit to be eligible for a severance. Which is probably the strongest indication that we'll get a raise and THEN a RIF, just to really mess with people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people are thinking about raises or a relaxation of RTO. They're coming after AWS for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

Believe it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people are thinking about raises or a relaxation of RTO. They're coming after AWS for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

I mean, I personally don't want a raise because that would bump me over the new $250k salary limit to be eligible for a severance. Which is probably the strongest indication that we'll get a raise and THEN a RIF, just to really mess with people.

Why does the 250k trigger severance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people are thinking about raises or a relaxation of RTO. They're coming after AWS for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

What makes you say they are coming after AWS? Other than maybe actually requiring you to work 9 or 10 hours a day, depending on your schedule, which many people played fast and loose with previously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people are thinking about raises or a relaxation of RTO. They're coming after AWS for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

I can't believe people are thinking about AWS or ad hoc telework. They're coming after the SK pay scale for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people are thinking about raises or a relaxation of RTO. They're coming after AWS for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

I mean, I personally don't want a raise because that would bump me over the new $250k salary limit to be eligible for a severance. Which is probably the strongest indication that we'll get a raise and THEN a RIF, just to really mess with people.

Why does the 250k trigger severance?

I don’t think the no severance over 250k applies to SEC
Can anyone cite a reliable source on this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people are thinking about raises or a relaxation of RTO. They're coming after AWS for God's sake. That's the realistic baseline.

You have what you can hold onto. I swear it’s like no one here has had to deal with bullies before. Everyone is all “give them everything they want and maybe they’ll go away.” You could give them your first born and they wouldn’t go away. It will never be enough. Once you pay the Dane-geld, you never get rid of the Dane.

[Anonymous]

Next on the chopping block: bathroom breaks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Next on the chopping block: bathroom breaks

Supposedly they are going to shut down all but one stall in each bathroom and make everyone line up silently outside each bathroom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Next on the chopping block: bathroom breaks

Relevant:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Next on the chopping block: bathroom breaks

Supposedly they are going to shut down all but one stall in each bathroom and make everyone line up silently outside each bathroom.

There’s actually a seniority system whereby higher grade employees can “bump” others out of line. They have to “retreat” to the port-a-potties outside, but have to use sick or annual leave for any time they’re badged out or the building.