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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I doubt its good. the fact that everything is virtual now has got to be even more frustrating than usual.

Perhaps, but full time telework due the pandemic certainly has its benefits. For example, BVA judges can no longer berate attorneys in person. Furthermore, judges can no longer throw objects at attorneys now that everything is virtual. [/quote]

How long ago did you leave? It isn’t like that anymore. Every work environment has some toxic bosses. It’s a good job for some people (even that years old survey had less than half even responding) - those who can work independently, like the benefits of telework and remote work options. If the job is a bad fit, move on (and read the room, get out if you aren’t going to be able to make production; hint if you’re on a good team and are a good worker, they will help you make production. If they don’t like you, they won’t help you. Definitely have to watch your reputation).

I think the revolving door has slowed down - haven’t seen a vacancy announcement from them in some time.

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That survey was conducted in FY18 with nearly 400 attorneys responding. While 400 attorneys constitutes less than 50 percent of the total number of attorneys at the Board, it is still a significant percentage - just under 50 percent at the time when the survey was taken. I think there is a problem when nearly 50 percent of the attorneys at the Board sound depressed, anxious, and downright suicidal. Of course, as you stated, nearly two years have passed since the survey. Perhaps, things have changed? The reviews on Glassdoor and Indeed suggest otherwise. Lets take a look.

Here are some of the reviews from Glassdoor that were submitted this year (2020):

1. "Isolating and unsupportive work environment" and "Poor training, management, and supervision"

2. "Everything you hear is true."

3. "More work than people to do it, no concern from management about over work and burnout."

4. "A lot has changed with this administration. Production rate is very difficult, especially for new attorneys. Training is abhorrent. Your experience here will depend on your judge and some are very hard to work for."

5. "High production quota and that is all that matters; constant pressure to produce; high stress; constant threat of termination if quota not met."

Here's a review from Indeed submitted in 2019:

"I wish that I was saying something more productive as I am a positive person, but working here has definitely put a dampener on my self confidence. The training here is minimal and is not tailored to a specific judge, who you will eventually write for. It is extremely difficult to succeed at the Board if you have not done a similar role before. The cases vary so much that it is difficult to determine the outcome, even with assistance from your superiors. I came to this role straight out of law school and many of the attorneys I work with have been practicing for many years. It is wholly unfair to compare their standard of work product to someone who is new. Regardless of this, the Board does not care. I would not recommend a new attorney to work here."

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