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0 pointsrahimnathwani1y ago0 comments

  There’s nothing in there about being qualified for the job,

Yes there is:

  Performance culture: The federal workforce should be comprised of the best America has to offer. We will insist on excellence at every level — our performance standards will be updated to reward and promote those that exceed expectations and address in a fair and open way those who do not meet the high standards which the taxpayers of this country have a right to demand.

Performance culture: The federal workforce should be comprised of the best America has to offer. We will insist on excellence at every level — our performance standards will be updated to reward and promote those that exceed expectations and address in a fair and open way those who do not meet the high standards which the taxpayers of this country have a right to demand.

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llamaimperative1y ago· 3 in thread

And really, who wouldn’t want to work at a place with lower pay than almost anywhere and now horrendous job security and workplace conditions!

unmole1y ago

> horrendous job security and workplace conditions

Isn't at-will employment the norm in America? How exactly is the job security horrendous?

thatguy09001y ago

Most places won't fire you based on your political affiliations. Especially when the political affiliations you're supposed to hold might change every 4 years

tbossanova1y ago

I guess it will become as “horrendous” as the USA norm, while having lower pay and worse conditions.

hedora1y ago

But then in section 4, they replace the existing job performance standards with:

> 4. Enhanced standards of conduct: The federal workforce should be comprised of employees who are reliable, loyal, trustworthy, and who strive for excellence in their daily work. Employees will be subject to enhanced standards of suitability and conduct as we move forward. Employees who engage in unlawful behavior or other misconduct will be prioritized for appropriate investigation and discipline, including termination.

Note that it does not say anything about performing job duties aligned with your department’s mission, or even things mandated by law. Also, it’s clear “other misconduct” is meant as a threat to anyone disloyal to Trump.

Today, Trump fired a bunch of government aid workers for distributing aid that they were legally obligated to distribute.

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