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Q&A With U.S. Government Employees
U.S. Government employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at U.S. Government
Helping people and making things better
Vision driven. Dedicated to positive change and making an impact.
Encouraging creativity and innovation and lessening a toxic culture of fixed mindsets
Work we do is exciting!
interesting demanding, unique and variable
What it's like to work at U.S. Government
- U.S. Government employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
- Employees at U.S. Government report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 91% of U.S. Government employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- U.S. Government employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 80% of U.S. Government employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- U.S. Government employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 68% of U.S. Government employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With U.S. Government Employees
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What are your coworkers at U.S. Government like?
Top Employee Response
It seems to be getting better, recently.
Most of my peers are new and extremely competent. Political leadership is lacking direction and some capabilities to lead. Union employees on the whole are underperforming and uninspired.
No different than any other organization except many of them have served in the military or are in the military. There is a strong sense of duty and mission accomplishment amongst them all. Finally, the organization is probably a little older than in other organizations.
How do you feel about U.S. Government's future?
We'll get through it, but we may not be what we once were.
I'm optimistic about the distant future, not so much for the near term.
How's the vacation policy at U.S. Government?
It depends on the department, assignment, if fed employee, NAF employee or Civilian Contractor.
I haven't had a vacation in years.
How's the work life balance at U.S. Government?
Non existent for management but extremely liberal for union employees
Most people work 40hrs a week. A few seniors or supervisors work a little more but we get all federal holidays off and anywhere between 20-30 days a year off for personal leave plus sick leave
What part of U.S. Government's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Not sure what’s growing. It’s presently lacking clear direction
The weapons industry seems to be growing fastest. Health and human services seems to be lagging.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at U.S. Government?
Reduce the scope of the Union. Improve the performance management system and remove loopholes in termination process.
I would provide more parity with salaries.
What do people at U.S. Government think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Are you serious? Our CEO is completely incompetent, ignorant to facts and creates division.
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at U.S. Government?
Patience, negotiation and fortitude
What perk or benefit should U.S. Government have?
Competent Human Resource services, IT services and performance management systems. Free TSA Pre-Check, parking at employment site, discounted laptops purchase capability. Legal Protections for management.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at U.S. Government?
Resign quickly and get your old job back. This is the most unprofessional, unproductive, nonsupportive place to work with great pay and benefit package.
How does U.S. Government handle HR issues?
Not well.
What's the internship program like at U.S. Government?
It's a long wait until you get real money.
What do employees at U.S. Government think about their benefits?
Underpaid and underutilized.
What's the work from home policy like at U.S. Government?
It's awkward, but doable.
How flexible is your work schedule at U.S. Government?
Long hours, not enough sleep.
How innovative is U.S. Government?
Too. We seem to have forgotten the Constitution.
Does U.S. Government drug test or do a background check?
Yes
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at U.S. Government?
Boring, I never got to talk to the person who could hire me.
How long do the interviews usually take at U.S. Government?
Interminable. You always have to be on your toes.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining U.S. Government?
The POTUS doesn't follow the Constitution.
How challenged are you at U.S. Government?
I haven't been challenged in 28 years.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at U.S. Government?
I don't have much of a social life.
How rewarding is your job at U.S. Government?
Not as much as it should be.
What's the best part of your job at U.S. Government?
Knowing I make a difference.
How do you feel about going to work at U.S. Government everyday?
I feel good. It's an honor to contribute my skills and loyalty to the U.S. Government, Department of Defense.
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Should I work at U.S. Government?
33% of U.S. Government employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 31% are neutral and 36% would not recommend working at U.S. Government to their friends.
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passive |
| 36% | Detractors |
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