Government vs. Civilian HR: Untangling the Maze

[@DallasSan1]

Great video! So true there are constant opportunities to have your salary increased. 🎉💯

[@Nicko1234fly]

There’s definitely transferable skills from military to civilian HR. I made the transition successfully a few years ago

[@HeyyyHR]

Never said there wasn’t. Just said there’s a big difference. Tons have transferred successfully, including yourself. Congrats & welcome! 💜

[@YunaRiPain]

Thank you so much for this! I worked in military HR and thats where my interest started. I plan to go into city govt HR now but you put alot into perspective. Ill seriously consider civilian HR now!

[@HeyyyHR]

You’re so welcome! Well going from military to city govt is a very good transition bc things move so slow that it gives you time to get acclimated in preparation for civilian HR.

[@Nellasheboo]

Happy New Year Timeka!!! Wishing you prosperity and optimal health! I appreciate you as my HR resource! 💜💜💜

[@HeyyyHR]

Same to youuuu! 💜🥰🥂 I’m happy I could help!

[@LatoyaLlab]

Thank you for this. I just started a HR Assistant III position with the city (Police Dept). At just 2.5 weeks in my trainer announces she has found a new job and will be training me on FMLA, PPL etc. that’s on top of my duties at which I was hired to do. I feel overwhelmed and I think a slower pace would definitely help me feel confident and learn what is necessary to do a great job.

[@HeyyyHR]

You’re welcome! I’m sorry to hear this but let’s put this in perspective bc sometimes our emotions get us all worked up for something that’s not so bad. How many EEs are in the police dept? How often do they have claims? How many are typically open at a time?

[@LeadWithCourage]

You’ve been such an inspiration for me and continue to be an inspiration! I’m an active duty Marine officer and looking to transition soon and your videos have helped me to pass my SHRM CP exam, and now, with this video, helping me game plan for a possible federal position! Thank you for what you do!!🙏🏽

[@HeyyyHR]

Wow!! That’s so good to hear! Congrats on getting certified! 🎉Keep me posted! Sending good vibes your way! 💜

[@dalvinwebb2161]

I had the worst experience in federal government HR. I worked under a bad manager that couldn't lead our section. Our leadership knew he was having issues, but they could do anything about it. He was a career gov employee, so it takes an Act of God to move him. By year two, I knew it was time to go.

[@HeyyyHR]

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[@karayoung365]

Girl you are preaching to me right now. I am actually working for local government right now looking to make the change to civilian HR but I before watching your video I was on the fence about the change for the same reason you stated early in your career, they have promised me the deputy director role but like you said that’s not going to happen until they current deputy director retires meanwhile im struggling to make ends meet. Thank you for creating this video it has helped tremendously 🫶🏽

[@HeyyyHR]

Chiiiilllleee, don’t get me REstarted! ☺️☺️ I’m so happy you found this helpful! Join my email list where I share even more transparency … link in the description box 😉

[@jnelson7547]

Thanks so much!!! Your videos are very informative. Thanks for your honesty. I can’t stop watching your videos.

[@HeyyyHR]

You are so welcome!💜

[@alibabafosho]

Another beautifully timed video, Timeka! 💜 I actually start my HR Assistant position in our municipality's Learning and Development sector this month (I was preppin' for that interview with your elevator pitch advice lol). I started last year as an HR Coordinator in hospitality and although I learned ALOT in a short amount of time, the environment wasn't for me. Thankfully, I'll be getting paid more as an HR Assistant, I still want growth and money (lol) down the line. Is it bad to only stay for a certain number of years in local government and then move back to a civilian HR role? Especially if pensions are out the window!

[@HeyyyHR]

Yaasss! I'm happy to hear that Alicia! Sending good vibes your way for the interview! Not a bad thing at all. In SC pensions have been phased out, but I haven't done research to verify that it's a national thing, so make sure to verify that (especially since that's one of your top 3 reasons for the change)

[@bossignumv9349]

Hi Timeka, HNY! I just luvvv to soak up all the info you give us. In this episode you mentioned making a Employee hand book. I'm currently building a SOP for compliance do you have any tips??

[@HeyyyHR]

Heyyy! I'm so happy to hear this! I created this video on HR Docs and it includes SOPs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apisfnSwrJaKfqc

[@bossignumv9349]

@@HeyyyHR Thank you! I can't wait to check it out...

[@tirzah-marielewis3447]

I work as an Org. Development Consultant for a regional entity coordinating services of 16 metro counties… it’s a trip and Collective Bargaining is no joke. 😏

[@HeyyyHR]

Ahhhh that good old union life. I don’t miss it. 🥴