federal "teamates" crazy disrespectful and dismissive of me

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our boss is an ostrich. They take work from me. Insinuate I am incompetent to the client. Pass along the shit work they don't want to do. Will tell client I am wrong on matters and when I am proven right will not make it clear to client that I was not wrong (this has happened every time they say I am wrong).
At this point the disdain is mutual. I try to stand up for myself but they have decades of experience in nuanced negative dissuasion (gaslighting) and I am not a game player. (Yes, as a not game player the fed is likely not the best place for somebody trying to good work and learn).
This is more of a vent and I can't give more details or I'll be found out.
Any suggestions?

OP, c'mon. You can't give at least one scenario because you will be found out?
They have decades of experience in gaslighting?
They spend time badmouthing you to the client, pass along their shit work, take your work, prevent you from doing good work?

Do you realize how histrionic you sound?

My suggestion is that you stop getting caught up in being right all the time. If someone on your team thinks you might be wrong -- about a legal standard, or a business standard -- then gracefully offer to doublecheck -- get back to the group and the client and simply say you reviewed your work and you are confident in your result. Do the shit work. Pay your dues. Have a can-do attitude.

Long time fed.

Thanks. I too am a long time Fed. I also have decades of work experience. It's gas lighting that is new to me. My dues have been paid. I am not new to the rodeo. Mind placing yourself on a new team in this situation and telling me how you would handle? (FWIW I've already done all you've stated)-op

Find one or two clients who respect and love your work. Dig in.

Thanks. This is what I've done in addition to the documenting. It just sucks to be in this place again. There is the normal hazing that occurs when you first start out. It is juvenile to begin with now it's just dumb.-op

[Anonymous]

Well, can you find another position?

[Anonymous]

The way you refer to "the client" makes me think you're definitely a contractor.

[Anonymous]

***doing not done

[Anonymous]

OP, I think I understand. I suspect it is a kind of bullying that is going on. Someone realized they can beat up on you and try to make you feel bad and inadequate, and the rest have lined up behind the first to land a kick on you as well. It's human nature at its meanest and most petty; the underbelly of the beast. I feel for you, and wish I could offer words of advice. Hugs to you.

[Anonymous]

What business does the federal government have in Rodeos?

[Anonymous]

If you're serious, get a new job.