Application from high level person at immigration agency

[Anonymous]

Maybe the employee finally turned 50 or hit 25 years and can leave by retiring now.

[Anonymous]

I’m a GS-14. I’ve been looking and looking and applying and applying… like everyone else, I have bills to pay. I do my job. I put it on my résumé. Nothing in my job requires me to break the law. Yes, there are things being implemented that I don’t personally support, but I do not let my personal politics impact the job I am paid to do. For what it’s worth, there were priorities under President Obama that I wasn’t a fan of either, but I implemented as I am a professional and I do my job.

[Anonymous]

I am shocked that someone with hiring power is potentially outing someone who is looking for a job.

You are either virtue signaling here or outright distrustful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am shocked that someone with hiring power is potentially outing someone who is looking for a job.

You are either virtue signaling here or outright distrustful.

How in the world does this “out” anyone? You sound unhinged

[Anonymous]

My spouse worked at USCIS and INS his entire career (32 years). He was able to retire with the DRP, and he is lucky to have a decent pension (SES). Jobs are tough in the immigration benefits field.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hiring for a new role and got an application from someone who is currently high level (but not a political) at an immigration agency. Person started before current administration but has stayed until now. They are not a perfect match for this position, but somewhat close and I would interview if not for this black mark. Is this an indication of poor character to stay in that job for so long? Or should i assume extenuating circumstances?

- looks like you need to question your own biases, ethics and wisdom!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good lord. Most people aren't capable of just walking away from a job on a political whim. They have to look for a job - like this person is doing! - with the requisite salary, location, and hours that works for their family. How do you know they didn't try to leave last January and every potential employer isn't doing the same as you?

That would work last June. It’s been 18 months now.

You clearly haven't been on the other end of the job market. For all you know, that person has been looking for a job this entire 18 months.

Anyway, what part of ICE do they work in? ERO is enforcement (what you traditionally think of when you think ICE) while HSI is investigations - they are the ones that investigate human trafficking, smuggling, cyber crimes, financial crimes, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good lord. Most people aren't capable of just walking away from a job on a political whim. They have to look for a job - like this person is doing! - with the requisite salary, location, and hours that works for their family. How do you know they didn't try to leave last January and every potential employer isn't doing the same as you?

That would work last June. It’s been 18 months now.

You clearly haven't been on the other end of the job market. For all you know, that person has been looking for a job this entire 18 months.

Anyway, what part of ICE do they work in? ERO is enforcement (what you traditionally think of when you think ICE) while HSI is investigations - they are the ones that investigate human trafficking, smuggling, cyber crimes, financial crimes, etc.

Exactly. Two distinct entities, but I'd certainly give someone in ERO the benefit of the doubt if they're trying to get out!

[Anonymous]

I love how people think jobs just grow on trees. Maybe this person has been looking for a job for 18 months. In this environment in this city?