What it's actually like to work for the Federal Government

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@grandnagusrom918 Жыл бұрын

I've been an IT PM with the federal government for 19 years. If you really want to advance, you have to make it a point to push yourself and stay at the edge of your field because it is possible to "just do your job." You also have to switch jobs about every 3 years because organizations aren't quick to change in the government.

@henryk.5192 Жыл бұрын

Stress levels could be elevated if you have an incompetent supervisor. But, nothing like the private sector…at least not from my experience.

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

That's right. To anyone who complains about the government, I always ask if they really think the private sector is any better. The answer is a hard no.

@KeenanModica 9 ай бұрын

Great video. I’m gonna start looking for a federal job this week.

@freddyhollingsworth5945 Жыл бұрын

I did ultra lean private sector work for 20 years. I mean you could not look at your phone or even be caught sitting down unless you was on a timed break. Now I have been with the federal Gov for 5 years. The first thing is the old VA hospital here- it has poor HVAC, old bathrooms, weak plumbing, but it is an absolutely beautiful campus with huge oak trees and so much history. It is nice having the job security here from the Union and so much less stress here. I did take a $5/hr pay cut to come here, but it is worth it....Quality of life and lower stress means a lot.... Great video...

@jamesechevarria6177 7 ай бұрын

I agree I started at a VA hospital last December. It doesn’t feel like work 😆

@dustin612 7 ай бұрын

I love going to work everyday at the VA. I can honestly say after 2 years I have never met anyone who doesn't like working there.

@trekmotion 3 ай бұрын

Is that the case for every federal facility? My work place is exactly what you just described 😂

@TheSoulCrisis 2 ай бұрын

I work for a defense contractor as a software developer and got some buddies who do similar work….while we don’t work for the government, we work directly with them and our environments are extremely chill like mentioned here lol. I worked in a hellish medical transportation startup and a FinTech company, so much damn stress and politics in those domains it was insane!

@mikemcconville2495 Ай бұрын

Sounds like Battle Creek VA

@bradh9800 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the TSP and the pension. Not the best system, but loads of stress taken off of Federal employees because most private sector jobs offer no retirement.

@newagain9964 Жыл бұрын

Most states have waaaaaaay better pension systems that Fed govt.

@bradh9800 Жыл бұрын

@@newagain9964 True.... but I said "private sector jobs."

@newagain9964 Жыл бұрын

@@bradh9800 right. Just putting that info for anyone considering pros/cons. Fed pension is a joke 1% of top 3 yr pay (x no of yrs worked)…yet you pay 4.4% of annual salary for entirety of service. Lolz

@TheSoulCrisis 2 ай бұрын

@@newagain9964 Damn I didn’t know state government jobs beat the pants off federal government jobs in the retirement department like that! Especially since I always hear federal government jobs pay way better, but I guess that’s the trade off (unless the difference really isn’t as big pay wise). 😮🫨 Maybe if the federal government stops being so damn wasteful and actually becomes responsible with conservative spending….their employees can get decent retirement plans too! 😅

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

@@newagain9964 Like the OP said, it isn't the best system but it is better than most. I take the 1% over the 0% you get in the private sector. Some state pension funds are also not as reliable, look at Kentucky in recent years.

@elderhiker7787 8 күн бұрын

I’m a retired Federal worker with plenty of experience in the private and academic sector as well. I do not agree with the common opinion that government workers are lazy and incompetent. This blatantly untrue. Most government workers that I’ve encountered are very proud of the work they do and their role in providing service to the American people. Second, they are very competent in their jobs. Having said that, there are some problems that contribute to a negative image. The bureaucracy is cumbersome and inefficient and sometimes it prevents expedient and efficient completion of the tasks. I would say there are too many rules and regulations that get in the way. For instance, hiring. It takes way too long to hire the best workers and the system makes it way too difficult and you have to learn how to game the system. But, by and large, in my opinion, the American people are well served by their government and they will not be happy when those services are taken away. I am not saying that there is not room for streamlining or improvement. There is, but I have a feeling that we are going to go too far and end up regretting it. We’ll see.

@bamarajan4785 3 ай бұрын

You have answered almost to all my questions that i had in my mind about Federal job! Thanks

@blasphemy619 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, great video. Just got hired as a GS-14. Needed some insight to someone else’s experience. I hope mine is good.

@Anna-ww4pv Ай бұрын

Just leave the ego at the door all federal employees are valued.

@blasphemy619 Ай бұрын

@ good advice

@Anna-ww4pv Ай бұрын

They both have pros and cons but, I appreciate that I’m treated more human and less like a product.

@MrNodeee Жыл бұрын

Not all Fed jobs are the same. Not just by job, but by region. For one, how it is in DC compared to the rest of the US is not the same. There is a very real east coast bias in the Federal Government, which includes better staffing, more contract workers, better offices, equipment, etc. Another misconception is funding. People see federal budget and think all agencies are well funded/staffed. Completely untrue. Many agencies are way under funded and under staffed. Due to regulations and rules, it is often more difficult just to do simple tasks/functions than private sector. Overall, the stress level can be very high but for different reasons. I agree with the job security issue. Generally, if you are honest and hard working, it is hard to lose your job.

@solvend Жыл бұрын

Worst than you can do as a fed is be really good at your job. Itll get you no extra pay or advancement but instead heaps of extra work others arent getting done.

@newagain9964 Жыл бұрын

Fax. Which is why it’s important to never take a non-union job.

@ShadowF305 Жыл бұрын

10000%

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

Perhaps in some cases, but I have been well-rewarded for being good at what I do, including two promotions within two years. I enjoy my work, so I don't mind more of it. Gives me more to put on my resume as well.

@Anna-ww4pv Ай бұрын

I have seen one complain as they spent much time on other self assigned projects only to feel disheartened when they were encouraged to complete the expected job task.

@michelvc2484 Жыл бұрын

Happy I'm eligible to RETIRE NOW!!! I must say, we definitely need government jobs and it shouldn't be so difficult for young people who are interested with NO prior experience, who have a college degree to get in 🤨

@RedKnight777 7 ай бұрын

Agreed! I'm a young person who had a degree and 2 years of federal experience with an internship. Finally, I just accepted an offer for a position! I only wish I could've gotten maybe a year earlier, but it took a lot to navigate everything just to secure a job.

@Annalesliecolewriter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info!

@TheRealLifeSonicTheHedgehog Ай бұрын

@ivycooper7224 Жыл бұрын

I work in the government in Security and my experience was not good with the public and dealing with coworker’s and executives supervisors and now I just want to finish my time for this year and start my business 🤦🏽‍♀️🙏🏾

@trekmotion 3 ай бұрын

Same situation here!

@JesusUCSB 11 ай бұрын

VA!! In the house

@TheRealLifeSonicTheHedgehog Ай бұрын

could you help me find organizations i could join to add onto my profile?

@user_16309 8 ай бұрын

I’d love a book recommendation for a reliable methodology to follow from zero to get a federal job. Thanks.

@mrquackers8986 Жыл бұрын

talk about lazy, where i work 2 people in our department cant seem to go a full week of 40hrs of work without calling in late, calling off, or leaving early. even though i see them as lazy 1 was promoted to shift lead and the other was promoted from GS-9 to GS-11 to be equal with the rest of us, did they work harder after getting promoted? nope still playing the same games, I started applying to other positions to get to GS-12

@trekmotion 3 ай бұрын

I saw one of the top leaders sleeping in his reclining lounge chair! They come really late and leave really early. That’s if they ever make it to the building. We have tons of meetings but there’s no update lol…. I see govt waste every where. These people will probably get fired in a high tech company by the end of their first week. 😂

@stylelearnorigins Жыл бұрын

It's worst in private industry in terms of incompetence

@TheRealLifeSonicTheHedgehog Ай бұрын

hello there

@petebryan04 Жыл бұрын

as someone that loves programming and wants to be a programmer, but seeing how private companies dont care about their workers.. thank you so much for this video. im sure i can make good pay, but it doesnt bother me at all with not making an insane amount of money.

@askafed5959 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The 'insane amount of money' that reels people in isn't so much when you factor in how long it lasts - or doesn't last - when you get fired.

@oscargarcia8573 Жыл бұрын

I would love to work in the federal government for Human Resources but I have no experience can I still get in

@evelynarocho6241 Жыл бұрын

you have to answer the application questions on website to determine if you are eligible, then interview if your application is considered/selected...Good Luck

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

Yes

@Lou-jf4rl Ай бұрын

great video. I'm a software engineer as well. I've been applying to government jobs (over 100 so far) for the past year but I've only gotten 1 call back / interview and no offer. I'm wondering what's taking so long. I have 15 years of experience in the private sector.

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

You might not be getting past the computer screening. Mark the top block on all the application questions even if you're not sure. Worst case scenario you get an interview and you say you are still working on any skillset they want you to have. You still get the practice and a better chance at a job that way.

@YasAli2024 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience in Fed in general. Since you already there now, would you be able to shed lights on how the pay is calculated with example? We all know the GS or the GG scale system but how the final pay is calculated? Are there any locality or other incentive? I am aware that it is normally never going to get close the private industry but at lease knowing how much the loss will be beneficial in deciding to take the federal job or the gab in salary is really high! Do they pay of health insurance or it is a shared cost? What does the pension looks like and does the employee contribute, how it works?

@royharper2003 Жыл бұрын

many government jobs pay more than private sector. Google GS pay scale

@askafed5959 Жыл бұрын

I have a video on this planned for the near future. Short version - yes, there is locality pay, sometimes you can get award-based bonuses and year-end bonuses, yes there is health insurance (a shared cost like any other employer) and the pension is - more or less - years of service multiplied by 1% of final pay.

@Hello_hi5348 9 ай бұрын

@@askafed5959 can you make a video of state job benefits vs federal

@ashkankardan9236 3 ай бұрын

Hey, curious how you found the software engineering position? Ive been searching USAjobs for some time now and haven’t been able to find any.

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

It was advertised as IT Specialist, I just found a niche in software development where I work now.

@MK_1998 9 ай бұрын

Does experience compensate for certifications. Also, is there an age threshold for applying to govt jobs?

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

Yes experience and education go a long way. Age I'm not sure outside of the basic legal requirements.

@joeystreets3606 Жыл бұрын

Wait until the co vid Era finally ends and then you will have a better idea of what it is really like.

@Liefgamingyt Жыл бұрын

Bro can you help me get in a bunker

@freedom919 2 жыл бұрын

I am currently working on resume on USA jobs. Just curious, what position are you in? How long did it take after you applied to get the job?

@chrisferretti7020 Жыл бұрын

It took seven months from my first contact to signing my paperwork. If you need a job now, this isn’t the place. I do really like my job and am very productive after 11 year so far. I don’t understand the disgruntled government worker, the jobs are great.

@royharper2003 Жыл бұрын

@@chrisferretti7020 why isn't it the place now?

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

Check out my video "How to get a federal government job" where I answer these questions.

@Howie-f3z 8 ай бұрын

Can anyone comment on being an 1102? Getting in? How tough/challenging the career field is? Best agency?

@thomastownsend2702 6 ай бұрын

If you're a veteran with a bachelors degree (or higher in ANY field), then it's a little easier to get in. If you are a recent graduate (within past two years) then it's also a little easier. Sometimes if you have prior experience with contracts then you can negotiate starting at higher pay than the typical start as a GS-07, but some agencies try not to budge on that. Some places have more positions for 1102s than others. DC, Jackonville, FL, Huntsville, AL, and San Antonio, TX are a few places that have more job opportunities for that career field. You also have pretty high promotion potential if you are in those places too

@TommyGunzzz 6 ай бұрын

Looking at replying to a federal remote job, are those far and few between? do they ever call remote workers in?

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

Yes and yes.

@boondoggle4820 Жыл бұрын

People don’t say no to their supervisors in the private sector? I’ve seen it many times.

@askafed5959 Ай бұрын

The tolerance may not be zero, but it is far less than government. But either way I don't approve of saying no to your boss outside of illegal activity.

@solvend Жыл бұрын

Dont forget you are a political pawn for both sides with spending bills and general government funding.

@esteban1487 Жыл бұрын

It's a cesspool of affirmative action.

@g9625 Жыл бұрын

Lol. So true!!! They are untouchable.

@newagain9964 Жыл бұрын

Nice gaslighting. One only has to Google to see who runs the agencies.

@esteban1487 Жыл бұрын

@@newagain9964 What does that have to do with the subject at hand, leftard?

@MichaelBoltonsEntireCatalog 7 ай бұрын

@@newagain9964 Ah, yes, yes, yes. Don't believe your own lying eyes. Believe Google, partially funded by governments around the world. Anyone who questions the Google Jesus is a gaslit.