The Right Way to Quit a Job

Looking for a change and your current employer is no longer the right fit? Author and consultant Alexandra Levit advises on how to quit your job the right way.

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Will Uncle Sam Appeal to Gen Y?

Stephen Barr, Federal Diary columnist for the Washington Post, has written an article on whether federal jobs are appealing to Generation Y. As a federal employee, and one who is in Gen Y, I definitely can say that my agency is not going to appeal to most educated, talented, driven twenty-somethings. I don't want to speak for other agencies, as I can only hope they are more cutting edge than mine is. But, there are a number of things in most workplaces, especially the government, that probably will not appeal to younger workers. The lack of updated technology, too many old people with the "pay your dues" mentality, lack of real meritocracy, little opportunity for growth and training, a lack of activities that allow younger workers to feel a sense of belonging, etc. I could really go on and on. In my particular agency, there are no real systems in place to allow people to use their talents and skills and actually be rewarded based on meritocracy and ability. If a lot of younger workers are like me, and are not respecters of titles, positions, time in service, and age, and are expecting to be able to showcase what they bring to the table and to have work that motivates them, they may end up being sorely disappointed.

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How to Deal Live

If you've got questions about human resources issues, workplace laws or just everyday workplace survival, washingtonpost.com's How to Deal columnist Lily Garcia will be hosting an online discussion today.

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Fed Using More Bonuses for Recruiting and Retention

According to Stephen Barr, Federal Diary columnist for the Washington Post, large federal agencies are increasingly offering bonuses to recruit employees for hard-to-fill jobs and to keep them from leaving the government. Obviously, this is a good thing. I really think the federal government needs to offer more bonuses creative incentives for young people and highly-skilled workers to come to the federal government and stick around. I'm talking bonuses, tuition reimbursement, sabbaticals, maternity/paternity leave...all of that and more.

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Jobs Live

Want to work for the feds? Career counselor Derrick Dortch offers advice on how to break into the public sector.

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Transitioning From Federal Service

There is an interesting article from Derrick Dortch about leaving federal service and going to the private sector on Washingtonpost.com. I often think that I would be better suited for the private sector. I think I work best with real pressure. Anyway, check out the article. Derrick usually gives great advice.

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Boss A Jerk? Think About Suing Him

Several states want to make it possible to sue your boss for being a jerk...Amen!

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Boss: You are Wrong. End of Story.

It fascinates me that there has to be rules on what, when, where, why, and how things can be said to your boss. I am in a predicament where I am so hated (which has been confirmed over and over in recent weeks), I feel that candor is the only way. I have told both Wussy and Dummy Boss that I think they are silly and petty and that I am not afraid of them (it was all in context, otherwise I try my best to not speak to them at all and forget they exist). But, I come across all of these tips on how to speak to your boss in a way that won't deflate their unjustifiably inflated senses of self. If you are still in the running to be considered as a non-problem employee, check out the article from the Washington Post. In my world, though, complete honesty is always the best policy. Diplomacy doesn't work on snakes!

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