Which federal agencies are considered prestigious

[Anonymous]

Not sure about prestigious, but we moved to the burbs in another state and H worked from in his pajamas making well into 6 figures at the Federal Reserve Bank and only had to travel twice a year. Very cushy after being a banker.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:State Department was prestigious until some hillbilly ran it into the ground

So prestigious they left their own people killed. One of my colleagues (from a less prestigious agency) got a call afterward for assistance to rebuild, he gave them the F-You when he was briefed of security detail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FDA for bioscientists carries a massive amount of weight on your resume.

Yes, that's the point. NIH can be prestigious for doctors, the Fed (not an agency) and Treasury can be prestigious for economists. Some lawyers parlay SEC time into a career defending white collar criminals. It's all about what your specialization is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FLRA, EEOC, HUD, Interior, and MSPB.

This is sarcastic, right?

No.

[Anonymous]

GSA has the most prestigious telework policy.

[Anonymous]

^^PP

I don't know what the GSA telework policy is but I doubt it is better than the USPTO. Telework from anywhere in the lower 48. Rarely have to come back to the office. 40 hours per week. Great bonus structure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FLRA, EEOC, HUD, Interior, and MSPB.

This is sarcastic, right?

No.

Then your perception is inaccurate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I rushed DOJ but could only get a bid to GAO, ugh.

LOLOL

[Anonymous]

OMB, but a close second maybe DOJ/FBI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^PP

I don't know what the GSA telework policy is but I doubt it is better than the USPTO. Telework from anywhere in the lower 48. Rarely have to come back to the office. 40 hours per week. Great bonus structure.

its the same. plus all sorts of computer tools we can use (google, slack, github, etc....)

[Anonymous]

GSA allows alaska and hawaii

[Anonymous]

GSA isn't prestigious, but they are the most modernized agency. Every time I go to their building or hear about their modern approach to workforce issues, I get all starry eyed and wish I worked there. Most of the federal government is still working on making yesterday happen tomorrow. I got in to federal service at a decent time and will likely stay in, but I would not recommend it to anyone out job hunting. The private sector has better pay and benefits for a lot of people.

[Anonymous]

I am still dying laughing at whomever put FEMA on the list a few pages back.

[Anonymous]

Federal Reserve Board. Hands down.

[Anonymous]

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