I’m from DC and still have a lot of friends who work for Gov there. Everyone is secure with their jobs from what I can tell, most of them are at the Pentagon. Will know more next weekend after FBI friend visits.
We live here. We don't have the connections any more because, well, we're old. We do know a lot of retirees but they know my politics and I don't think they'll approach me with complaints. (Grin)
I'm still in DoD, at least until currently planned retirement of March 2026. I'm hearing of a lot of probationary folks being let go across many non-DoD agencies this past week. Not much of any news about or within DoD...YET. But all DoD agencies were put on notice beginning of this past week to come up with a downsizing/RIF plan within 30 days, and though my particular agency's HR dept has been notoriously silent this past week...I think more news/details is a'coming soon on that topic.
TY, fren -- truly appreciate that. I didn't take the deferred resignation offer (though I personally think it was a gracious one), and I'm in a good "spot" right now to sit and wait and see what happens over the next 6-12 months.
I actually think there's a very good chance that my organization has a good chance of not only being hit with RIFs...but also being closed down for good, with its mission/function redistributed to the other organizations that it serves. And that would mean severance pay for me, probably a better deal than the DR offer that just ended.
But that's just a gut feeling, and we'll see what happens. :) I do want to say for the record that fed gov't employment has been GREAT to me over the years...and in return, I've always tried to turn in my best performance. While there are a lot of bad apples...there are also a lot of GOOD, performing, caring fed gov't employees out there who I sincerely hope make the cut(s).
Are you GS or contractor? My GS friends in DOD don't seem worried. Most are 15s or SES/SIS. Most are within a few years of retirement - double dippers.
I am not seeing that. True, I haven't spent a lot of time with the natives of .McLean and Chevy Chase, but life is proceeding.
I’m from DC and still have a lot of friends who work for Gov there. Everyone is secure with their jobs from what I can tell, most of them are at the Pentagon. Will know more next weekend after FBI friend visits.
We live here. We don't have the connections any more because, well, we're old. We do know a lot of retirees but they know my politics and I don't think they'll approach me with complaints. (Grin)
I'm still in DoD, at least until currently planned retirement of March 2026. I'm hearing of a lot of probationary folks being let go across many non-DoD agencies this past week. Not much of any news about or within DoD...YET. But all DoD agencies were put on notice beginning of this past week to come up with a downsizing/RIF plan within 30 days, and though my particular agency's HR dept has been notoriously silent this past week...I think more news/details is a'coming soon on that topic.
1 year to go, good luck.
Of course early retirement ain't bad.
I hope you make it.
:)
TY, fren -- truly appreciate that. I didn't take the deferred resignation offer (though I personally think it was a gracious one), and I'm in a good "spot" right now to sit and wait and see what happens over the next 6-12 months.
I actually think there's a very good chance that my organization has a good chance of not only being hit with RIFs...but also being closed down for good, with its mission/function redistributed to the other organizations that it serves. And that would mean severance pay for me, probably a better deal than the DR offer that just ended.
But that's just a gut feeling, and we'll see what happens. :) I do want to say for the record that fed gov't employment has been GREAT to me over the years...and in return, I've always tried to turn in my best performance. While there are a lot of bad apples...there are also a lot of GOOD, performing, caring fed gov't employees out there who I sincerely hope make the cut(s).
Id make a 10 minute powerpoint presentation to prove your worthiness, lol. Sounds like you did your job though. Best of luck brother.
Put it to music..."Hell is Forever" comes to mind.
Are you GS or contractor? My GS friends in DOD don't seem worried. Most are 15s or SES/SIS. Most are within a few years of retirement - double dippers.