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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Okay, but I bet you have never worked in an environment like the Board. Management views anyone who complains, even someone who requests a new supervisor, as a threat. Based on your work history, it appears that you like to argue with colleagues. If you argue with your judge or supervisor, you will likely be fired.

No one begins work at the Board expecting to be fired. To the contrary, most people probably think they will excel. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many people. Based on your experiences, I’m guessing you are probably an older individual. The Board has a poor record of retaining older attorneys, particularly at the junior level.

You have a lot of experience under your belt. Why do you want to take a GS-11 position at one of the worst agencies in the federal government?  There are much better positions out there.[/quote]

I welcome and appreciate all input. You are right, I am older, mid 30s. I have done a lot, but not what I wanted. I fell into the county-prosecution role back when the economy collapsed in 08, 09, 10, and I excelled at it, but I did not care for it. I have never made a ton of money. The GS11 is good for me. I was never drawn to biglaw, and biglaw did not want me because I went to a middle-tier school and was only top 20%. And, of course, and I have learned from my termination for criticizing my colleague. While there might be other positions out there, this is the opportunity open to me right now. And it beats unemployment for me. I don't enjoy arguing with colleagues. I made a comment to a friend, which she stupidly relayed to another colleague, who then relayed it to management because he was a tattletale. So, I just learned to keep my mouth shut. [/quote]

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