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My take on "coasting" in the Federal Government
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Coasting might be easier in the government, but I don't recommend it. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Short answer 00:37 Your agency, pay grade and job 01:33 Unions and coasting 02:06 Getting promoted 03:01 Your reputation
How much Federal Employees actually get paid
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People say the government does not pay well. Watch this before you decide. 2023 GS pay scale: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2023/general-schedule 00:00 Intro 00:31 How it works 01:23 Steps in the six figures 02:00 Retirement 03:01 Salary negotiations 03:38 Career progression 04:39 Comparing the private sector
What it's actually like to work for the Federal Government
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I've been with the Federal Government for a year and a half, and this is what I've seen so far. 00:00 Intro 00:52 The people 02:16 The work 03:12 The atmosphere 04:46 The stress level
Why I LOVE Washington, D.C.
มุมมอง 8172 ปีที่แล้ว
Washington, D.C. is truly a special place. Here's why. 00:00 Intro 00:34 Politics 01:50 History 02:30 Variety
Why I left the Private Sector to work for the Federal Government
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After a few years in the private sector, I decided it wasn't for me. Here are some reasons why I chose the government instead. 00:00 Intro 00:21 Job security 01:51 Secure retirement 02:50 A better purpose 03:38 The benefits of bureaucracy
How to get a Federal Government job - My experience and advice
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Getting a government job was, in my experience, monumentally more difficult than landing any private sector job I've held. Here is some advice I picked up through my experience. 00:00 Intro 00:37 My qualifications 01:15 Set up an account on USAJOBS 01:37 Federal resumes 02:10 The self assessment 03:04 The long wait 03:32 The interview 04:14 Reference checks 05:06 Tentative offers 06:49 Backgrou...

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  • @mdhughes78
    @mdhughes78 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Average home in northern Virginia is almost 1 million, how is federal salary comfortable?

  • @TheRealLifeSonicTheHedgehog
    @TheRealLifeSonicTheHedgehog 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @Anna-ww4pv
    @Anna-ww4pv 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @Im_dgk
    @Im_dgk 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Finally got a TJO after 256 applications 😅

  • @Lou-jf4rl
    @Lou-jf4rl 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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
      @askafed5959 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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.

  • @YzeGuyVex
    @YzeGuyVex 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    DC is awful...trust nobody!

  • @perecarl12
    @perecarl12 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How do I locate a federal emploee?

  • @Lou-jf4rl
    @Lou-jf4rl 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've applied to 103 applications and it's ridiculous. I've got a BS in engineering, 15 years of experience and prior TS.

  • @Siper2
    @Siper2 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've been in IT since the late '90s, and have now been through four layoffs - the latest just a few months ago, from a Fortune 500. I put in a ton of effort, overtime, gave up a lot - and then was "surprised" with a re-org a couple months ago. I've gone back to looking at both state and federal positions - honestly, they seem appealing at this point! I've applied for one or two IT/2210 federal jobs and have been keeping my eyes open. I know I'm late to the party here, but pretty good video man, thanks for your opinions.

  • @Gandalf17
    @Gandalf17 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Elon musk is coming for all of you

  • @RidleyHolmes-sr2tw
    @RidleyHolmes-sr2tw หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes they were low paid in the 1970's maybe. That's all over. Biden gave them a 5% raise last year. More millionaires in the D.C. area than anywhere in the country in a city that produces absolutely nothing.

  • @Enzo-d8q
    @Enzo-d8q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Government workers (public servants) should not have better pay and benefits with nearly no risk of losing their job. What a joke. Oh wait, trump (the calvary) is on the way..

  • @regional1000
    @regional1000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3 YEARS!! HOLY SMOKE!

  • @ashkankardan9236
    @ashkankardan9236 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @askafed5959 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @PolicyMaker456
    @PolicyMaker456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video even 2 years after the fact this was posted.

  • @bamarajan4785
    @bamarajan4785 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Allinmyworld
    @Allinmyworld 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have to have bachelor's degree to progress steps like if I come in at GS5 will i be able to climb the ladder up to GS9 while staying in the job? I want to switch to become a federal employee

  • @nbee7125
    @nbee7125 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Depends on the sector, for software ive been seeing jobs like gs 7-11 so right over 100k from what i can tell, this is really good, but a junior sde can make like 180k into 250k with about 3 yoe, which would take 20+ years to get too. Granted this is in high COL area

  • @Theoriginalladyfee
    @Theoriginalladyfee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wish we were payed more. As a young millennial in this economy. compared to my private sector friends from college finances aren’t comparable.

  • @LeadWithCourage
    @LeadWithCourage 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do GS employees have to PCS? (Not a trick question. My YT handle is what I want to be. I’m not FedHR yet!)

  • @Christina-212
    @Christina-212 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was very kind of you to refer your friend. My brother is an Army vet and has dedicated 36 years to working at the government office of bankruptcy in DC. As a recent HR graduate with a master's degree, I was surprised when he declined to refer me, explaining that he prefers to keep a low profile and not get involved.

  • @magnet_rusmagnet7473
    @magnet_rusmagnet7473 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I also want to work for the government, but my English is bad. Tell me where I could get to work for them with minimal English? But I have an American passport.

  • @Jtitor177
    @Jtitor177 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so spot on and every point is 100% accurate and exactly how I feel and think as well. Been working in the private sector for nearly 15 years, many ups and downs and I have now started the journey to seek out work in the federal government. Just applied for my first role too and I am really hopeful of landing an interview after the application period closes.

  • @fromfreddy
    @fromfreddy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    sound thinking. there’s a reason i found your video piece.

  • @aimbotherro007
    @aimbotherro007 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad I found your page, what are the incentives I heard moving overseas helps?

  • @thomasshoff6512
    @thomasshoff6512 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The real problem is many feds do little and cannot be fired with just minimal effort! Motivations can be minimal and production nonexistent and employees can survive?

  • @TommyGunzzz
    @TommyGunzzz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @askafed5959
      @askafed5959 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes and yes.

  • @blasphemy619
    @blasphemy619 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @Anna-ww4pv 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @blasphemy619
      @blasphemy619 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ good advice

  • @iamsyn1246
    @iamsyn1246 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hate the private sector, as you said the boss or leadership wont mess with employees. I have to sit and be paid nothing is driving me up a wall. I made my decision i will get a federal job before the end of the year. Thank you

  • @thomasshoff6512
    @thomasshoff6512 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If it were not for Biden, unemployment is much higher-why? He has an open door policy on two areas-the border(north and south) and HIRING INTO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. WE HAVE TOO MANY PEOPLE “working” for the feds. Sadly, once employed these people stay in the job forever, even when no necessary.

  • @tuber6382
    @tuber6382 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So far after 30 years in the private sector the only company I've ever worked for that is still around is the company I work at right now

  • @shira2151
    @shira2151 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All the feds I know are happy. Me being a contractor they are not. Only good thing I see from private sector is my friend. He was a contract but they fired him for covid. They brought him back as a full time employee. Fast forward 3 years he's getting promoted to making 120k, but my friend is exceptional at his job he's not just a Joe Smoe. I don't want to do that anymore. Work my ass and gamble whether I will be treated and compensated accordingly cause I never have. 😊

  • @MannyLoxx2010
    @MannyLoxx2010 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I work for the Federal Government in IT/Tech! Most employees don't do shit, about 2/3rds in my person observation and research!! That's not acceptable!! No accountability!! Lack of discipline!! Lazy fat asses!! Lifers that are grumpy and pissed-off all the time or all days!! Incompetent managers and supervisors!! Stupid co-workers!! Layers of red tape to get shit done!! Those are the things I hate about working for the government!! Everything else is good!!

  • @amiga8761
    @amiga8761 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WG (Blue collar) pay is depending skill set and after that about politics, not how much time employed. Each grade has to be with a job application. Not Automatic. As implied by "Ask A FED" There are two retirement systems. 1. The original C.S.R.S. Civil Service Retirement System. That will be done away with after the last federal Employee on that system dies . (Congress is still part of C.S.R.S. so they wouldn't need another System) 2. The other retirement system is F.E.R.S. Federal Employees Retirement System. It was to get Employees to Use Social Security rather than Civil service Retirement because the Government could borrow Social Security funds. But couldn't touch Civil Service Retirement funds. (They kept that mum, dishonestly) Both systems are now eliminating the windfall part. No longer can you get social security, Military retirement and Civil service retirement (called double and triple dipping) There's a lot more to the retirement government systems than can be detailed Here. The F.E.R.S. system looked to be better choice because it was changed to retirement money market funds that were advantageous during its high return rate at the beginning but now is 1% less than C.S.R.S.

  • @hangarby10
    @hangarby10 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Worked in both private and public for past 35 years. For me, I preferred the private sector. More money, more rewards, greater variety.

  • @BenjaminBanksJr.
    @BenjaminBanksJr. 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is off topic but what would you do if you know you're going to be murdered but law enforcement isn't listening. What would you do if you found out something that would send both local law enforcement and Judges are involved. I know my fate is sealed but who would you send the evidence to?

  • @user_16309
    @user_16309 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Howie-f3z
    @Howie-f3z 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @thomastownsend2702
      @thomastownsend2702 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @RohitKumar-ig8jo
    @RohitKumar-ig8jo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got lot of videos in which ppl are leaving.. Govt jobs for private sector!!

  • @KeenanModica
    @KeenanModica 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @MK_1998
    @MK_1998 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @askafed5959
      @askafed5959 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @babeshamwow381
    @babeshamwow381 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Especially in IT. Private sector is moving towards AI (anonymous Indian) and low balling every IT worker. At least in the government I get a FAIR wage.

  • @JacobDickinson-g3e
    @JacobDickinson-g3e 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Think about the USSS Agent that have to remain professional while protecting a Confirmed Traitor!!!! Biden should at least let the Ukriane or China Communist party protect him. No enemy will harm Biden. Biden is destroying American; therefore, Our enemies Love him!!!

  • @JacobDickinson-g3e
    @JacobDickinson-g3e 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Private section pays so much more.

    • @miguelrobb5719
      @miguelrobb5719 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      But with little job security

  • @christfollower122491
    @christfollower122491 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been applying and it very discouraging. I’m a vet with 40 percent disability. I have a bachelor and master degree in supply chain/contracting with 13 years of experience. Been applying for GS 12 positions and above under my expertise and it’s been rough.

  • @flindsay0001
    @flindsay0001 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What level of clearance do you have?

  • @abenasaaba9130
    @abenasaaba9130 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m ETSing soon from the Army and in school for my nursing program, already have bachelors in accounting though just wanted to change career. But bn thinking thoroughly and have come to conclusion to work with the VA considering the effort u have to put in for a better future.

  • @futuresoldiercav
    @futuresoldiercav 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry man but you sounded weak as fuck. Just like people that are in the military because it’s secured.

  • @ArdeltaTrading
    @ArdeltaTrading 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If it works for you then good. But it definitely is the opposite for me and many others I've worked with over 30+ years as a chemist and systems engineer. What I have to say may anger some people. Those who start out young in a job receiving a paycheck courtesy of the American taxpayer for many years can rarely if ever transfer over to to the private sector successfully. I've never received my paychecks at taxpayer's expense except once for a nightmarish 6 month stint for a state laboratory. They had no concept of urgency, staying busy doing something even if occasionally there wasn't much to do, weren't tough enough to work occasional overtime hours, lacked imagination, and above all they were WASTING tax payer's hard earned money. Therefore, there was zero accountability to/for the American taxpayers who were paying me/them to slug along each day. It pissed me off, I couldn't sleep well at night, was bored as hell, and I quit. I moved back to a lab job in the private sector, where I didn't have to experience all the dreadful stuff above not to mention pay and benefits . Peace.

  • @Mav0585
    @Mav0585 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At the age of 39, I will be retiring from the military after 22 years of service, only 4 of that is active duty. When I left active duty, I tried many things management consulting, real estate, insurance and human resources. I always felt like I was hustling and never really getting ahead and I did not like the work environments either very stressful, very high paced. If you want to get to that 100K Mark, it’s a whole other level of stress in the private sector. I just had an interview with the IRS and I might have an opportunity to join as a GS9 with a promotion to GS 11 after one year. Even though I am taking a large pay cut, I am excited to get back on the government track and I hope I enjoyed enough to do another 20 years!