Another fed here (GAO). There isn’t backup childcare but I’ve been able to be part time at times and full time at others, adjust my schedule within the work hours etc. Also, full time is truly 40 hours.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m a single mom at Booz Allen and I’ve had all the flexibility I need. Health benefits are solid, lots of people telework, and leave is generous. But it’s team-dependent. Some managers are a lot better than others.

+1

+1 I'm at Deloitte and it's similar. BUT I'm not client facing. Client facing roles - a lot of benefits but you WORK WORK WORK. Non client facing you enjoy all the benefits and can take PTO etc. Of course you don't rake in the $$$ but are compensated well. Trade offs.

But the benefits can't be beat - 240 hours PTO, great flex about WFH and managing your schedule, 6 month parental leave, some cool wellness benefits, back up childcare.

Tell me more about aerospace corp/mitre

Anonymous wrote:I’m a single mom at Booz Allen and I’ve had all the flexibility I need. Health benefits are solid, lots of people telework, and leave is generous. But it’s team-dependent. Some managers are a lot better than others.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:My independent fed agency - tons of non-supervisory 15 positions, back-up care, telework, part time options, and generally reasonable hours.

What agency is this? Give us a clue. Sounds amazing.

ALL of the federal regulators have this, though the work hour depend on where you work.

CFPB
FDIC
OCC
NCUA
FHFA
etc....

The World Bank, depending on the unit and your function.

Aerospace Corporation. Mitre.

Anonymous wrote:USPTO - I don’t have access to backup care but I can work anytime between 5:30 am and 10:30 pm so I am able o flex my hours around kid stuff - plus at the 15 year mark I have more than enough leave to cover emergencies

I heard a patent examiner's work is very intense and a lot of overtime, is it true?

Anonymous wrote:JHUAPL. Not exactly DC though

DH works there and yes - fantastic environment and benefits, although the flexibility does vary a little from group to group, depending on misison

I’m a single mom at Booz Allen and I’ve had all the flexibility I need. Health benefits are solid, lots of people telework, and leave is generous. But it’s team-dependent. Some managers are a lot better than others.

USPTO - I don’t have access to backup care but I can work anytime between 5:30 am and 10:30 pm so I am able o flex my hours around kid stuff - plus at the 15 year mark I have more than enough leave to cover emergencies

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't say back up child care is a benefit I want. I want the ability to flex my time and WFH when necessary. Executive level people with un-missable meetings and travel can arrange their own nannies.

All that said, some trade associations are very good.

I agree. My fed job with DOI checks the other boxes. My kid is in elementary school now, and I’d rather be there to take him to swim/soccer/pick up from school than some random “back up child care.”

I wouldn't say back up child care is a benefit I want. I want the ability to flex my time and WFH when necessary. Executive level people with un-missable meetings and travel can arrange their own nannies.

All that said, some trade associations are very good.

Anonymous wrote:My independent fed agency - tons of non-supervisory 15 positions, back-up care, telework, part time options, and generally reasonable hours.

which agency?

Anonymous wrote:My independent fed agency - tons of non-supervisory 15 positions, back-up care, telework, part time options, and generally reasonable hours.

What agency is this? Give us a clue. Sounds amazing.