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[quote=Anonymous]Past three jobs:

Job 1, federal direct hire - boring work as a GS-7, but a chill, low-drama environment. Never brought work home with me and was able to complete a master's degree while working full time in 2 years. Grew to dislike it because it was a dead-end job and the hiring freeze during the administration change meant I wouldn't be able to change within the govt for a while.

Job 2, contractor HQ for government contract - work was more interesting and I was trusted with a lot very quickly, and was quickly able to ramp up my skills and beef up my resume. Learned a lot very quickly and was able to actually put my skills in use. Work wasn't SUPER interesting but it wasn't bad. Boss for that job was an emotionally abusive nightmare who regularly sent nasty emails at all hours of the day and night and never gave clear guidance on anything, but would scream at you if you couldn't mind-read her. Most people left because of her and I was no exception.

Current job, on-site contractor, same agency as previous job - was billed as the exact job I wanted. Asked a lot of questions in my interview to make sure it was what I wanted and they were sure to tell me what I wanted to hear. What they did not tell me is that I'd be working closely with a pedantic, micromanaging man WHO I DO NOT EVEN REPORT TO wanting to read every email I send and refusing to actually share the portfolio I was hired to take on. I have reported this to every supervisor I have had and nothing has happened. The work itself, when I get to do it, is interesting and very fulfilling. But this irritating and dimwitted man is beloved by higher-ups so it doesn't matter what I say. On my way out.[/quote]

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