Saying Good-bye To My Job With The Gov't

[Anonymous]

Today, I received a job offer in my high demand field which provides better benefits, significant increase in salary, and a private company that is well-grounded, well-known, and international. I had casually looked at them six months ago but with the nonsense that is going on, and my financial security being held hostage, I will accept their offer.

I only have a few years with the government so I'm not a lifer with much to lose. Although I'm in my early 40's and had initially planned to just ride it out with the government for a couple of decades, I can't justify my previous plan to do this. There is too much uncertainty and, personally, I find this whole shutdown situation, with absolutely no regard for working people and their obligations, to be distasteful, mean spirited, self-serving, and embarrassing to my country. This refusal to put forward a new CR because it will embarrass the speaker (Fox interview), shutting down the country because of health insurance, and not reopening the government while the issues are being hashed out is beyond comprehension.

I no longer want to be an internal part of this financial and political travesty but will continue to voice my disapproval in another employment venue. Saying you have passed a law for back pay but not knowing when I will be paid creates unnecessary personal disruption. Your word no longer means anything to me and is worthless. I will now leave my supervisor a voicemail giving my two week notice, and I will call my bank and halt any direct deposits. I have no government property or work at home. I will not ask my supervisor or any government entity for permission to work in order to keep my car, home, help feed my family, and make my contributions to organizations that help others.

I refuse to be held financial and mental hostage any longer. The interview below was the final nail in the coffin, and the cavalier attitude from republicans about government employees. Pitiful.

http://www.myfoxdc.com/video?clipId=9389514&topVideoCatNo=233138&autoStart=true#axzz2h65u2tqO

[Anonymous]

Why are you calling your bank to halt any direct deposits? So you are unable to receive any final pay (including cashed-out annual leave) that is due to you? This doesn't make sense...

[Anonymous]

I hope you have written your representatives to tell them your point of view. This is powerful stuff. And the government only stands to lose more good people if this crap keeps up. I am also a fed and wondering if it is worth it.

[Anonymous]

you'll never make it

[Anonymous]

"had initially planned to just ride it out with the government for a couple of decades,"

Sounds like you had a lot of motivation in life...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you calling your bank to halt any direct deposits? So you are unable to receive any final pay (including cashed-out annual leave) that is due to you? This doesn't make sense...

OP here. I will eventually obtain any remunerations that are due me. Whether it makes sense to you, respectfully, means absolutely nothing to me.

[Anonymous]

I'm a fed and am disgusted too -- but you sound like a sanctimonious and shrill pain in the ass. I bet your supervisor will be happy. Buh-bye.

[Anonymous]

"any remunerations"

LOL -- you are such an asshole

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a fed and am disgusted too -- but you sound like a sanctimonious and shrill pain in the ass. I bet your supervisor will be happy. Buh-bye.

And you sound like a pretentious asshole.

[Anonymous]

LOL you got a free vacation and your bitching. Good luck in the private sector.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are you calling your bank to halt any direct deposits? So you are unable to receive any final pay (including cashed-out annual leave) that is due to you? This doesn't make sense...

OP here. I will eventually obtain any remunerations that are due me. Whether it makes sense to you, respectfully, means absolutely nothing to me.

NP here, and well, OK - but why are you halting direct deposits?

[Anonymous]

Based on some of the remarks, leaving behind the so-called best of what the federal government has to offer is an easy feat. No wonder the Fox news republican strategist has such disdain remarks for federal workers.

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP! Hope I can find a private sector gig soon!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are you calling your bank to halt any direct deposits? So you are unable to receive any final pay (including cashed-out annual leave) that is due to you? This doesn't make sense...

OP here. I will eventually obtain any remunerations that are due me. Whether it makes sense to you, respectfully, means absolutely nothing to me.

NP here, and well, OK - but why are you halting direct deposits?

OP here. I'm halting direct deposits because I don't want any additional money that would overlap starting my new job. It's hard (believe it or not) to give back money. Don't want anything that's not due me. And for all you folks out there who have issues, I will do with my life as I please, you with yours.

[Anonymous]

People assume government is far more stable for employment than private. You are not getting the benefits and perks like our parents did. So, if you are not happy, move on. Why all the drama?