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[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 13 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Two suggestions.

First, check your local/state/federal civil service job sites. You will probably have to wait to get hired, but it's worth the wait. Strong unions, clear work rules, and steady employment.

Second, get this book. They probably have it at your local library. "Discover What You Are Best At" Linda Gail. I found it years ago while I was on workers' comp. It lead me to a career I'd never considered.

Good luck.

[–] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago

I lost my government job after Trump got elected.

[–] Gork@sopuli.xyz 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

One good thing about government jobs is that they are free from the constant pressure of Line Go Up and creating Shareholder Value^®^ that are ubiquitous in companies nowadays.

Downside though is that it's heavily dependent on funding availability or lawmaker fuckery.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

ICE just got an extra infinity billion dollars.

[–] 13igTyme@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

Depends on the administration. Some look at these services and think "it's not profitable" and want to shut it down or privatized it.