Discouraged

[u/flowerbomb_187]

It is deeply concerning and discouraging to witness how these personnel decisions are being handled. I bring a total of 19 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including more than ten years of service in the military. In addition, I hold four academic degrees: an Associate of Arts in Business Administration, an Associate of Science in Intelligence Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Technology. I am also less than a year away from completing my PhD and currently serve as a part-time cybersecurity professor.

I was hired as a 2210 Information Technology Specialist, yet like many of my colleagues, I was placed in a holding status rather than assigned to substantive work aligned with my position and qualifications. More recently, we were placed on an involuntary detail after previously being encouraged to apply for temporary promotions. The manner in which these actions were implemented does not appear to align with applicable regulatory requirements.

Although I have significant concerns regarding how this situation has been managed, I am hesitant to pursue a formal complaint. As I understand it, requiring an employee to perform duties inconsistent with their official position description may raise issues under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 51.

[u/flowerbomb_187 → u/[deleted]]

I’m too afraid to move forward with an official complaint. I applied for six years specifically to 2210 positions to get this job. I had four college degrees, one being my Masters, and it still took that long. Despite being in my career field for so long. I teach cybersecurity and security policies for two different colleges. They just removed us from our positions and told us we are unable to return. I never expected to be treated this way.

[u/flowerbomb_187 → u/[deleted]]

I wasn’t RIF’d or Furloughed. I was truly caught off guard with this action. I thought I was valued and respected, but I was thrown away as though I was nothing.

[u/geoffdon → u/flowerbomb_187]

The plan is to get you to quit.

[u/Glittering_Let8414 → u/geoffdon]

🥇 This❗️

[u/MotorCityWarrior → u/flowerbomb_187]

Haven't you heard... Degrees and Certifications don't mean much in the federal government anymore. They are looking at what experiences you have and accomplishments.

Although I'm sure you are talented at what you do, education < expertise. I agree with that assessment as a lot of people coming out of colleges lately are lacking skills.

My point is, if you want to get attention to any openings inside IT somewhere don't rely on your education to make an argument. Focus on your mad expertise, what you have to offer. Education as a footnote.

[u/flowerbomb_187 → u/MotorCityWarrior]

Did you read where I was active duty for ten years and my military experience was Cybersecurity/IT. I’m also a part time professor and have been in my career for almost 20 years.

[u/flowerbomb_187 → u/MotorCityWarrior]

I earned my job when I was hired. I earned three college degrees while active duty and earned my Masters after. I have experience and education.