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re: The federal government forces me to work for free
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:08 pm to ClientNumber9
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:08 pm to ClientNumber9
So you get paid more than our US senators and don’t do half their work or hours? Sounds like you should head to the private sector. You’re a salaried employee which already compensates you for OT. Then you get 25% on top of that? Considering salary is typically based on a 50hr work week, you’re being paid to work ~63hrs a week. Are you working 63hrs a week? I SERIOUSLY doubt you’re coming anywhere close to that figure.
FYI…you won’t make $200k doing LE work in the private sector.
FYI…you won’t make $200k doing LE work in the private sector.
This post was edited on 12/22/25 at 6:09 pm
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Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:14 pm to ClientNumber9
You can always try to take over the federal government. A group of grandmas taking selfies almost did it in 2021.
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:19 pm to ClientNumber9
The beauty of America is that you can go find a new job anytime you want.
And I agree they are screwing you. You don't have to accept it. But you do because whatever benefits you are leaving out of this discussion are worth more than you are losing .
And I agree they are screwing you. You don't have to accept it. But you do because whatever benefits you are leaving out of this discussion are worth more than you are losing .
This post was edited on 12/22/25 at 6:22 pm
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:21 pm to ClientNumber9
Pension, social security and thrift savings plan.
Multiple paid federal holidays
Roll over sick days with unlimited accrual
Paid holidays vacation and sick days @50 days annually. That’s TWO MONTHS A YEAR.
Student loan repayment
Health insurance
HSAs
Booo Hooo.
Multiple paid federal holidays
Roll over sick days with unlimited accrual
Paid holidays vacation and sick days @50 days annually. That’s TWO MONTHS A YEAR.
Student loan repayment
Health insurance
HSAs
Booo Hooo.
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:22 pm to ClientNumber9
The federal goverment forces me to pay your lazy arse.
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:22 pm to ClientNumber9
If you are an adult and not incarcerated, nobody is forcing you to do shite. You can always choose to get up and leave.
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:31 pm to ClientNumber9
This has been asked and answered in the courts. The rulings have been that the salary cap does not require that you work for free, but rather recognizes that you have achieved the maximum pay for a year of service as is covered under the law. In short - you have been paid for the year's service.
That would be an annoyance.
But if you are a 14 step 6 and in DC, you are likely setting up your endgame as a specialist or supervisor. You will surely not be complaining once you join the check of the month club, so things will greatly favor you before long.
Save money for the short dry spells and stay focused on that endgame rather than the bumps along the way.
I can only imagine how you must have dealt with the periodic furlough follies. Those would have bothered me more - especially if I had to lead personnel during those unreasonable times.
That would be an annoyance.
But if you are a 14 step 6 and in DC, you are likely setting up your endgame as a specialist or supervisor. You will surely not be complaining once you join the check of the month club, so things will greatly favor you before long.
Save money for the short dry spells and stay focused on that endgame rather than the bumps along the way.
I can only imagine how you must have dealt with the periodic furlough follies. Those would have bothered me more - especially if I had to lead personnel during those unreasonable times.
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:33 pm to ClientNumber9
As a GS-14 LEO fed in DC there is no way you are getting “called out” or even working your 50 hours…hence you posting during a duty day.
Stop with your whining you twat. I spent 30 years in LE/military (22 years Fed) and 100% know MAJORITY of feds were LAZY, milked LEAP, and failed to bring significant cases…old saying of “big cases, big problems, little cases, little problems”
Made me sick. I was hyper successful and retired first week I was eligible at 50 as I did not want to work one more day for an immoral govt…you come on here expecting sympathy from everyday citizens working twice as hard with not the same benefits?!?! GTFO you leach.
Signed,
Retired Fed LEO
Stop with your whining you twat. I spent 30 years in LE/military (22 years Fed) and 100% know MAJORITY of feds were LAZY, milked LEAP, and failed to bring significant cases…old saying of “big cases, big problems, little cases, little problems”
Made me sick. I was hyper successful and retired first week I was eligible at 50 as I did not want to work one more day for an immoral govt…you come on here expecting sympathy from everyday citizens working twice as hard with not the same benefits?!?! GTFO you leach.
Signed,
Retired Fed LEO
This post was edited on 12/23/25 at 1:08 am
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:36 pm to hansenthered1
quote:The definition of “works” is subjective with regard to Federal Employees.
You are not going to find many here support anyone who works for a living in the Federal Gov.
As in a small percentage of what is required in the private sector, with a few notable exceptions.
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:40 pm to ClientNumber9
Dude what’s your Venmo
I’ll send you $12595 immediately
You are being mistreated
I’ll send you $12595 immediately
You are being mistreated
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:43 pm to mmmmmbeeer
quote:
So you get paid more than our US senators and don’t do half their work or hours?
He doesn’t get to insider trade to be fair
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:46 pm to soccerfüt
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The definition of “works” is subjective with regard to Federal Employees.
As in a small percentage of what is required in the private sector, with a few notable exceptions.
Especially in fricking DC. Its a cesspit of over ranked and over-paid Federal folks.
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:52 pm to ClientNumber9
quote:
I am a GS-14, Step 6. Because I'm currently stationed in the DC area, my salary is $166,236, plus an additional 25% for LEAP (Law Enforcement Availability Pay), which is built in overtime for callouts, unforeseen continuation of the duty day, etc. OPM This brings my annual salary to $207,795 before holidays or night pay. Fairly decent. However, due to some archaic rule within the government, we are capped at $195,200. Regardless of any circumstances, including the actual salary to my listed paygrade, I cannot earn my true income.
Work harder and get promoted. Booyah!
Worked for me.
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:54 pm to Willie Stroker
quote:
Work harder and get promoted. Booyah!
Worked for me.
He could upgrade to a cush lobbying group too!
Posted on 12/22/25 at 6:59 pm to ClientNumber9
Will you receive a pension and benefits for this job? Are you eligible for the THRIFT savings plan?
Posted on 12/22/25 at 7:00 pm to ClientNumber9
Very wealthy on the taxpayers dime
Posted on 12/22/25 at 7:00 pm to rltiger
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Pension, social security and thrift savings plan. Multiple paid federal holidays Roll over sick days with unlimited accrual Paid holidays vacation and sick days @50 days annually. That’s TWO MONTHS A YEAR. Student loan repayment Health insurance HSAs Booo Hooo.
Dam i was told that Government workers sacrificed salary for the benefits but reading what the OP typed out i maybe rethinking this.
Posted on 12/22/25 at 7:26 pm to FLObserver
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Dam i was told that Government workers sacrificed salary for the benefits but reading what the OP typed out i maybe rethinking this.
You are responding to the poster child of the type of govt workers that absolutely defy the majority of the system.
Working in DC plus LEO will always be better than a regular cop job
Anybody in DC is doing well. They get overgraded and overpaid
Posted on 12/22/25 at 7:27 pm to sharkfhin
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Dam your practically on food stamps
It's "Damn"!
&
I'ts "you're"!
Example: Damn, sharkfhin, you're an idiot that doesn't have a basic grasp of proper grammar.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Posted on 12/22/25 at 7:31 pm to ClientNumber9
Weird, the federal government makes me work for free way more than that....
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