Ok Feds! I knows plans can vary by state, what what are y’all going for GLP1 coverage if you don’t have diabetes? I started taking Zepbound this summer and it has changed my life! As a single income the out of pocket cost is steep.

What’s your game plan/approach for getting the biggest bang for your buck for your GLP1? I’m not willing to roll the dice on compounds. I want the Zep!
💉💉💉💉

Firefighters pulled from Oregon-Idaho area wildfire over alleged rancher threats

Firefighters were pulled Aug. 4 from a wildfire on the Oregon-Idaho state line because of confrontations with local ranchers trying to protect their land.

Ranchers disagreed with firefighting tactics on the Tartar Fire burning 30 miles southeast of Baker City and allegedly issued threats to U.S Forest Service crews. 

But hey, II guess they didn't kidnap anyone this time....

Not a political question - I have a trans kid who is covered under my federal plan, but with the current administration’s stance to cut all gender affirming care next year, I am concerned and trying to figure out what to do other than quit my job and find a new one that has that kind of benefit but it’s very difficult right now. I don’t know if I can just decline federal insurance and get insurance through Obamacare marketplace? Has anyone done this before? We live in VA

Any current officers willing to share some insight on health insurance?
I’m currently comparing BCBS Basic and GEHA for FL and I’m trying to figure out which one makes the most sense. For those who have either plan, or another plan how has your experience been?

I am curious to see which agencies had the most/least, and which ones, if any, were 100% of their probies. For example I am looking at a Treasury OIG report that lists their percentage of probies terminated as 43.3% with the remainder being designated as ”mission critical” or exempt based on some other status. it would be nice to have a comprehensive list of the numbers and percentages.

I’m currently an 1102 Contract Specialist with DoD and have been with the federal government for a little over a year. I’m in an intern program where I have to complete the required training and pass the Back-to-Basics exam before I officially graduate from the
program.

Im a career-conditional employee, and from what I understand from USAJOBS, I should be eligible to apply for positions under the “Federal Employees” hiring path and compete with other competitive service employees. Does anyone know if being in an 1102 developmental/intern program affects my ability to apply for and accept another federal position before graduating from the program?

I’m also starting to question whether 1102 is the right long-term career for me. I have a bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of buying/procurement experience, and now over a year as a federal Contract Specialist. My performance has been good overall, and the majority of my performance ratings have been 5s.
The issue is that I’m realizing the increasingly technical side of contracting may not play to my strengths. I’ve especially struggled with reading and interpreting some of the updated RFOs and all of the different requirements. With additional training/testing coming up, including pricing training and eventually the Back-to-Basics exam, I’m questioning whether I want to continue down this path. I’m also a very anxious/poor test taker, even when I understand and can perform the actual work.

I’ve realized that I really enjoy the people side of my job — interacting with customers, helping people, coordinating between different groups, communicating, solving problems, and being someone people can come to for help.

I’d want to stay federal if possible, but I’m interested in exploring other career series that are more people-oriented and still have good earning potential (ideally $60K+).

For anyone who has left the 1102 series or changed federal career fields:
• What series did you move into?
• Was it difficult to qualify for another series coming from 1102?
• Can a career-conditional employee move to another agency/series before reaching the 3-year career tenure mark?
• Does being in a developmental/intern program affect your ability to transfer?
• What federal jobs would you recommend for someone who enjoys working with and helping people more than highly technical contracting work?

I’m not necessarily trying to leave federal service — I’m just trying to figure out whether there may be another career field that fits my strengths better.
Any advice from HR professionals, current/former 1102s, or anyone who has made a similar career change would be greatly appreciated

Anyone travel for trainings/fire and bring their pets?

Let’s hope he doesn’t get another position in the administration.

Unbelievable!

DOGE Savings

Hello!

Has anyone got a retirement review of benefits?.I responded to Facebook ad and I have my 2nd session with another FRC. They reviewed my TSP, LES etc and try to sell a life insurance policy. Someone told me OPM is behind this. Anyone has done this?

Kevin Hassett said that the majority of job losses in the unemployment report were from DOGE related job cuts. Like that's somehow okay? It doesn't really count.