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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1) If you want Life Insurance above the standard, get it now because Life Insurance open seasons almost never happen and you otherwise can't get one unless you submit to a physical (which can backfire in your coverage) or have a qualified life event (like a baby or a marriage). If you don't do it now, do it within 30 days of your qualified life event or your window will pass.

2) You will start and think at first that things don't work and that people are moving slow. You won't feel a commitment to your work immediately. As time passes you will start to see the value of your organization (assuming you work for a 1/2 decent organization.....which most people actually do). You will feel very committed to your "mission", but it takes time. You may work with world-class experts in particular fields. Yes, things move slowly and it's difficult to get rid of the weight of bad employees, but the good ones more than make up for it.

3) Government Employees LOVE to complain. Like most people. But you should pay attention to what they're complaining about and wait until you know what they're saying. It's sort of like "I can say that about my sister but you just met her and you can't say that". 
 
4) Take charge of your own career. If you're interested in a rotational assignment, do it. If you have a boss that doesn't take care of you, find a new group. You are not stuck at your organization. Take training if it's offered.

5) Take pride in being resourceful. You will not get whatever you want whenever you want it. Make do with what you have and people will notice. It feels good to do it, actually.

6) Try to keep your mouth shut about political things unless you know your audience very well.

7) Don't invest in the G fund on your TSP. It's like putting your money in a sock under your bed.

8) Get ready for the barrage of people telling you you're lazy and stupid and everyone you know at work is lazy and stupid. And then wait for their job to suck and them ask you for tips on getting past USAJobs.

Good luck! [/quote]

Not OP, but why not the G fund?  What would you suggest investing in?[/quote]

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