Dear Bureaucrat, I want my job to give me rules. Am I crazy? The good news is, you are not crazy. The bad news is, your employer will probably not start producing written rules. But there are ways you can make up in part for your management’s failure to provide usable procedures. By: David S. Reed June 11
Dear Bureaucrat, should I worry about my annual evaluation? Yes, your annual evaluation matters. Here's why ... By: David S. Reed May 28
Dear Bureaucrat, I’m being micromanaged! How can I get my boss to be less controlling? One approach is to discuss your feelings frankly, but don’t do it! First, consider a few factors ... By: David S. Reed May 15
Dear Bureaucrat, should I quit my job to launch a startup? There are possibilities, and limitations, when using a grow-from-experience strategy to start as an entrepreneur while you keep the security of your job. By: David S. Reed May 1
Dear Bureaucrat, how can I work with and around my agency’s useless computer system? Your problem is common: a system is bought, paid for and officially a successful implementation, it just doesn’t do what the workers need. But there are ways to automate tasks in your job that official IT ignores. By: David S. Reed April 9
Dear Bureaucrat, how can I get the recognition I deserve? There are strategies you can implement when you feel your boss doesn't appreciate you. By: David S. Reed April 4
Dear Bureaucrat, should I get a graduate degree to move ahead in my career? It makes sense to pursue a degree, but you face three decisions. By: David S. Reed March 21
Dear Bureaucrat, my job wants me to lie The pressure to certify something you cannot know is more than an affront to your personal ethics. It is an excuse for your agency to not apply real controls that would prevent unnecessary purchases. By: David S. Reed March 7
Postponed or deferred When you apply for retirement can impact your annuity. Here are some things to consider. By: Reg Jones October 24, 2018
What’s Up on the Hill 2018 Congress is back in session and, as usual, the members have introduced a flurry of bills, some of which would affect federal employees and retirees if they were passed and signed into law. By: Reg Jones April 27, 2018
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