r/StateofTexasEmployees

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Ok. I may harp on this return to the office situation, but what I’d like to know is how many state employees in Texas go to an office everyday and do not interact with anyone except via phone or Teams.

List your agency (if you want). I find it very interesting that Texas State Agencies are putting their employees on the road for the sake of principal when gas prices are sky high, all of your interactions can be done from the comfort of your home and it’s the easiest way to give those that do not have public interaction a slight raise without giving them money. What I am seeing is that state agency leaders are utilizing 1985 standards. The roads are too crowded for emergency vehicles and if you don’t have to be on the road, you shouldn’t be. Where are our state representatives fighting for Texas and making our carbon footprint smaller.

Last, I am seeing that some managers are using it for punishment as well. Someone step up and tell Abbott this doesn’t make sense.

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Should I move on?

I interviewed 3 weeks ago and sent a thank you/follow up a week later. I got a response that an update was coming shortly. It’s now been two weeks since that email without any news. My status on Capps still shows under consideration and the posting is ongoing. Now I read somewhere that after selection they won’t communicate with the other candidates until the chosen candidate has started the job. Can anyone confirm?

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u/VegetableSwimming793 — 11 hours ago

When do I put in my notice?

I am transferring to a different department, but within the same agency. I start my new position on June 1st ,and I’m trying to figure out if I should give a full two weeks this Friday or wait until sometime next week? Also, if my last day is Friday May 29th, would I have a break in service over the weekend?

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u/OperationEmotional68 — 24 hours ago

Dumb question: why is it hard to fire people at the agency, but also, Texas is an at-will state?

One of my agency coworkers was a very poor performer but never got fired from the agency. My boss was almost driven crazy waiting for him to retire or go somewhere else. When I started I always heard the jokes that once the 6-month probation period is over, they cannot kick you out

But also, Texas is an at-will state meaning they can fire you for any not illegal reason whenever, and likewise we can also leave whenever for whatever reason. This doesn't make sense to me?

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u/Fenix512 — 8 days ago

Second Job

Anyone aside me looking for a second job because they get paid peanuts and the cost of living is rising but wages are stagnant?

It sucks out here, man.

And CAPPS has nada for jobs and what interviews I thought I had in the bag keep ending up as a no.

Anyone besides me seeking a second one?

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u/throwawaychula — 8 days ago

TxDOT

My husband applied for a job with TxDOT. How long does it normally take to hear back from someone? Once hired is there room for growth?
He is wanting to get his CDL at someone point, do they help with that?

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u/Truecrimejunkie1312 — 5 days ago

Child Care Licensing Inspector

What degree is needed for this job? I have my background in Public Health and was wanting to gain some experience and hopefully knowledge on how I can go into this field and any insight for this job is appreaciated thank you

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u/alexissaidso — 5 days ago

Rental Cars - Gov't Leisure Rate

Has anyone successfully used US government leisure rental rates for any car rental companies out of state? I have reached out to a couple, but I wanted to see if anyone had good experiences with this since I haven't always had the best luck with using benefits.

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u/tourkiabacon — 7 days ago