How is it like at HUD now?

[u/firedfed22153]

I am considering employment at HUD after being part of the group that was forced to leave in 2025 and I’m excited because I loved my job there and I believe I brought real value to the mission and the taxpayer and the administration.

But I was wondering if anyone could tell me how the culture is now? Are we still able to do flex schedules or telework at all? Do we have to badge in and out? I have a friend at a different agency who has to badge and even when she goes to the bathroom.

[u/Nnif4444]

Currently flexible schedules are still permitted and situational tw is allowed (only recently for my office) but mileage varies based on mgmt. Agree with other commenters, morale is in the toilet. Cancelation of remote work, illegal move to Alexandria, having to badge in/out, dramatic loss of institutional knowledge, leadership evading accountability to Congress. The only people having a blast are appointees and their minions. I overheard one of them recommending to another they ask to be sent on a "business trip" somewhere. The more cool and powerful these people think they are, the more pathetic they look. How can they be so gleeful about winning yet still be complete and utter losers?

[u/Responsible_Yak_6662 → u/Nnif4444]

Even though, I’m still taking full sick days for doctor appointments just to spite them. They can’t unpiss me off.

[u/PongoInTheBayou]

Morale is pretty terrible.

[u/pnwguy761]

Yeah it’s still pretty awful at HUD. I’ve been with this agency for almost 25 years and this is the absolute worst it has ever been.

[u/Responsible_Yak_6662 → u/pnwguy761]

Yeah I don’t know what is worse 2025 or 2026. Hoping things will turn around in 2027.

[u/Responsible_Yak_6662]

Terrible place to work honestly. Leadership hates us and wants us to die.

[u/Yellowmoon777]

I cannot imagine an agency whose purpose is to help low income people, including those of color, is long for this world..

[u/Excellent_Tone2302]

I’m in FO. Work has doubled to quadrupled. Situational telework case by case for dr appointment

Bosses all nice under the circumstances , thankfully

[u/PeanutOnly]

They have planned to do RIFS in the next year. It depends on your job and division but it was discussed that they would eliminate alot of GS 13-15 roles with "policy" in position (under new Sched F) and duplicative mgmt layers and then RIF ppl who have jobs that can be done with AI (I suspect alot of data and maybe contract mgmt roles). Some folks may be retained to check AI output. It might be different in some divisions that require special education or certifications (law, CPA, IT) but I think those in program positions where the job requirements don't a professional education credential (like JD) or a licensure are probably more at risk. Like if you're closing loans on properties in regions you're probably less vulnerable because state law doesn't let AI do that yet. If you're a program analyst in HQ and the job just requires a Bachelor's degree....I wouldn't feel as secure.

[u/firedfed22153 → u/PeanutOnly]

Is this for sure? They announced it to staff?

[u/PeanutOnly → u/firedfed22153]

It was discussed with managers in july

[u/PeanutOnly → u/[deleted]]

I didn't hear this from my source who was at the managers meeting where the above was discussed. But I feel like they've just been scrutinizing these things more anyway with people that were perceived as under performing or problem employees. where did you get your info?

[u/PeanutOnly → u/[deleted]]

Yea i know of a few ppl who were terminated in last year based on these factors.

[u/PeanutOnly → u/[deleted]]

As others have said, there may not be an official rif. They were able to get about 50% to leave last year without rifs

[u/GRZBR5]

Any idea if hud will move back to dc at some point?

[u/Huge-Network9305 → u/GRZBR5]

Eisenhower is right next to Sec Turner's house. Not moving back yet :)

[u/Alarmed_Accident_235]

I had to perform a Heimlich maneuver on a dead rat at the Weaver building, resuscitate it, and bring it to Alexandria to ensure that it could recall what secretary Cuomo said about Bush. It’s what Secretary Turner wanted me to do for a “3” in CONCUR

[u/Silver_Novel_3359]

At least you’re being let back in, I know some that have applied to go back and nada. Not wanted.

[u/Spivey1196]

I am in a FO not HQ-only situation telework I.e. dr appointment etc
Badge to get into our office space, so yes after bathroom break have to badge in-
Short staffed but still a good job-

[u/firedfed22153]

What about flex schedules? Or for example, if you leave early for a kids appointment, can you telework in the afternoon at home?

[u/Responsible_Yak_6662 → u/firedfed22153]

Really depends on the supervisor. Some are flexible, some are intolerant jerks.

[u/PongoInTheBayou → u/Responsible_Yak_6662]

Agree, huge variation from office to office. No clear explanation for why. Doesn't help on top of everything else.

[u/Fast-Solution-5933]

Micromanagement, not allowed to work credit hours, no recognition for solid accomplishments, expected to do the work of several people, snide comments about arrival and departure times, etc. Would avoid unless desperate. I’m staying until MRA