There is a massive push to leave the government - everyone I know who is a young, hardworking, and talented employee is spending a LOT of time looking for other work.
In 1-2 years, we'll all be gone and the gov't will be left with those who can't get a better job, aren't motivated enough, or are just counting down until retirement. |
It's not always black and white. No a civilian couldn't say, "I have this deliverable due tomorrow, but I'll be furloughed so I need you to do it." And no one I work with has done that. But we provide support services and work on a team of contractors (from multiple companies on different contracts) and civilians. We (my company) have specific deliverables that must be completed for our tasks. Those deliverables still have to be done. It just takes longer because we're missing government employees to provide relevant knowledge and review of those deliverables. Hence the longer hours. |
You have an overinflated sense of your own importance. There will always be talented people ready to fill your shoes when you want to leave. Have you read the threads about people wanting to score an interview with the Feds lately? Probably not. You're too good for that. It is foolish to think you are irreplaceable. Try not to take such an attitude with you to your next job. And no, I'm not a Fed. I just think you're obnoxious. |
I have read the threads and believe its because they haven't yet been Feds. There's incredibly poor morale. Those who can leave, are. If you don't think there is a brain drain, you aren't looking around.
Doesn't matter if I annoy you, and. You don't have to agree. And I am not important, I just know I don't want to be stuck on a sinking ship! (and technically I am irreplaceable because there is a severe hiring freeze) |
+1000 |
Can they fire you when the hiring freeze is lifted? |
Because of the loss of benefits it actually works out to be a 25% pay cut for the next 3 months in addition to pay freezes for who knows how many years to come and freezes on performance raises. It's a big hit. |
Well it's like the op. Worked a 12 hour day and billed the government for his/her time. Does not seem very product, but gets paid. Maybe op should not bill for work that is not complete in a timely way. |
Smaller governmnet is a good thing. It is better for the economy when there are more jobs in the private sector, and the government does not have to carry the burden of keeping everyone employed. In short, I am glad to hear that today's bright, young professionals are leaving government work en masse to seek their opportunities in the private sector. |
Except that sequester lasts for 10 years, and there will be more cuts next year, so that adds up over time. |