RFK and H2O Man call the Effect, uniting the individual vibe into mighty waves.

It’s We the People.

That does not give a shit about its employees or customers. It's all about money for a very few by giving as little as possible for as much as possible. Late stage capitalism at its best. What could go wrong.
-Airplane

... it can't be run "like a business." Businesses are established to make a profit while providing a good or service, while government agencies and programs are established to serve a need while trying to operate efficiently.

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and sooner than we think.

It will drop out.
as surely as night follows day.

Thanks for the thread jmbar

It increases their numbers (this was way more daunting than they expected) and were covered. It’s horrible for the long term staffing but there’s zero actual analysis in any of this. No cost-benefit at all.

I didn’t know this blocks them from applying for other Fed jobs. That sucks. You know these jobs make you eligible for PSLF loan forgiveness.

I don't know how to prepare yourself, but it sure looks like the house of cards is about to collapse.

I’m sick of him already. But I said that during his detestable first term, too. Heck, I hated and didn’t trust him before he even got into politics.

I hate to be so pessimistic, but, well you know.

It took me a while to figure out what was motivating them to expressly say they were fired for cause, since I don't think it is required for probationary employees. And stating that termination was for cause - when they fired every single probationary employee was an invitation to explore the actual animus. And then I realized that - assuming they had worked long enough to be eligible - termination for cause would make them ineligible.

I haven't heard about what is going on with applications for unemployment - but it is something to watch.