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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has anyone here who has worked in the federal government actually worked in a well-managed place that encouraged growth, with competent, non-abusive managers and coworkers, with reasonable workloads? Because both federal offices I've worked in were extremely dysfunctional, but in different ways.

Has anyone here ever actually liked working in the federal government? If so, would you mind giving some hints about where to look  for a decent work experience?[/quote]

Yes. The "best place to work" list for the government is fairly accurate. I moved from a miserable agency to an agency that consistently scores at the top of that list and my work life has improved dramatically, I like working, I've gotten promoted fairly, and my management actively mentors me.

Me, I would give my agency as much time as possible so they get the full benefit to be able to backfill. Why screw people over on your way out when you can just let them know the truth and everyone can move forward? [/quote]

My goal is to work up to one of those agencies at the top of the list. I am currently at a miserable agency that is ranked in the bottom 1% of agencies its size. Morale is extremely low, the management incompetent, no HR support even to fix their own mistakes, very little training offered,   no professional development supported, takes months to hire people--yet when they do managed to get people they don't appreciate them, uncomfortable work spaces.  I want to work in a professional, positive, fair environment. I would absolutely give as much notice as possible if I had the kind of work experience that you just described.

The thing is that at my current office, if  I gave more than 2 weeks they would abusively pile on a massive workload, the most undesirable tasks, and travel that nobody else wants to do. If I gave more than 2 weeks, I'd get screwed over.  If I was confident I wouldn't get screwed over, I'd give more notice.

When you left that miserable agency, how much notice did you give?[/quote]

[b]Is this CSOSA?[/b][/quote]

I work here now and totally feel this comment. :(  :( [/quote]

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