federal "teamates" crazy disrespectful and dismissive of me

[Anonymous]

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?

[Anonymous]

** do (among other typos)- op

[Anonymous]

Who is your "client"? You are a fed right?

[Anonymous]

Go around your boss? Make your boss keep everyone on the same team?

Are you a fed or a contractor? Why are your coworkers taking work from you, but you're not the boss?

[Anonymous]

Do you chronicle your work in a journal? If not, it's very important that you start doing so! Be very specific when writing your day-to-day tasks, as you will need documentation if $&@! hits the fan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you chronicle your work in a journal? If not, it's very important that you start doing so! Be very specific when writing your day-to-day tasks, as you will need documentation if $&@! hits the fan.

Yes and I keep all emails.

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

I am pretty sure op is a troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

[Anonymous]

You're probably not as good as you think you are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're probably not as good as you think you are.

And trying to decipher your post makes me think no one has a clue what you're talking about at work and that's why you're in this position.

[Anonymous]

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?

Maybe the organization wants to push you out to retire, but cannot fire you because age discrimination.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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?

Maybe the organization wants to push you out to retire, but cannot fire you because age discrimination.

Nice try. I'm not the oldest.-op

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're probably not as good as you think you are.

And trying to decipher your post makes me think no one has a clue what you're talking about at work and that's why you're in this position.

Truthfully, that was my thought too. It sounds rant and rave not cogent example.