Test drive a Federal Government career with an internship
The work world is changing and how the federal government does business is shifting. More emphasis is being placed on program assessment, technology and social media is making us rethink how we...
View ArticleHow can I report workers who are cheating the system?
Dear Bureaupat,How do you report GS workers in the DOD system who are cheating the system by claiming overtime to fellow staff to take random days off? Dear Keeping Them Honest,I have it on good...
View ArticleWill a hiring freeze affect my eligibility for a federal job?
Dear Bureaupat,I am a former Federal Career employee. I want to get back into the Federal Service but was told there may be a hiring freeze for the position that I applied for. Will this freeze affect...
View ArticleDid Anthony Weiner do anything 'right,' communications-wise?
Dear Bureaupat,Rep. Anthony Weiner made plenty of bad decisions in how he responded to the revelation of "the tweet" (to say nothing of the bad decisions leading up to that moment.) Did he do anything...
View ArticleIs the 4th of July a national holiday?
Dear Bureaupat, I heard on the news the other day that the 4th of July is not a national holiday and that we do not, in fact, have any national holidays in the United States. What the heck does that...
View ArticleThe boss who hates me gave me an unfair rating. What do I do now?
Dear Bureaupat:Recently I sought your guidance on how to deal with my upcoming performance evaluation with my immediate supervisor who does not like me on a personal level. I took your advice and...
View ArticleMy boss is a surly bastard. Can I get a transfer?
Dear Bureaupat,My supervisor is a surly bastard. The past two years have been the worst two years in my working life. Recently, I've sought professional services. I'm a mess and my boss is making my...
View ArticleCan I keep my health benefits if I resign from government?
Dear Bureaupat,I enjoy my federal job but my boss has made my government experience a nightmare. I have some money in savings and a solid idea for my own business but want to ensure that I can maintain...
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Where do I get the 2012 Federal Pay Calendar?
Dear Bureaupat,Where do I get the 2012 federal pay calendar? Dear Looking Ahead,As a government employee, you know all too well that death and taxes are the only sure things in life. But you're also...
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10 Most Popular Government Stories of 2011
With 2012 upon us, we took a look back at what the most popular stories of 2011 on OhMyGov were. Below is a list, in order of views per story, of what was trending in government news this past year....
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