FMLA: if I have 100 hours of sick time and use FMLA the agency will use my sick time first, then vacation pay. So FMLA doesn’t mean not getting paid if I have saved sick and vacation time right?
Also it’s non of there business why I’m sick, what’s the most minimal thing I could say?
Is it common (or allowed) to basically take weeks of PTO to use up your leave balances prior to retirement?
Edit for clarification: I'm talking about comp time and fitness leave. Not payable VAC time. Thanks for the replies.
Questions about leave, benefits, PTO/leave programs, etc? Ask them here. This is our weekly place to discuss state policies or agency specific p&ps.
Is everybody off tomorrow? I work for TOD but I gotta come in, does every other agency have the day off tomorrow for the 4th of July?
Does anyone think there could be a voluntary separation buyout coming from next year's legislature? There's lots of doge-talk still going around in Texas politics...
Just curious to see if anyone has been approved to take a sabbatical or leave of absence for a time and been able to return to their position?
Snap and Medicaid training are out of the way and I've been able to socialize around the office more but something I've noticed between here, class mentors, and the general consensus of my office is that the wage is on the lower end. I live in a fairly affordable city, so thankfully I can get by with my spouse's and my salary combined however I also hear that getting raises are difficult.
Are our promotions difficult to obtain as well? I'm not a temporary employee so after the first year I get my auto promotion however I know better than to expect a couple cents raise and to plan on TANF training added to my cases which is no big deal. I'm happy to work for more pay, fair enough trade.
There's a lot of talk here about people saying that it's a bad time to be entering in with the state. I feel comfortable with the knowledge I've been provided in training about my job.. Yeah there's hiccups, but a job is a job right now. I'm not overly thrilled at the mandatory health insurance, but who am I to be complaining about benefits.
What I'm really curious about is what roles are available past EA1. It's not really talked about in my office. Obviously EA2 and 3 with the supervisor past that but I get worried because the way people talk it seems like there's a general dissatisfaction. Are the higher positions really that terrible? I'd hate to think I'm putting in all this time with the intention of setting up camp at a job I'd like to retire with if the finish line isn't obtainable. Thanks!
Anyone know about drama happening with purchasing at TMD?
How long does a supervisor or program director have to review and approve your travel? (DFPS). Mine takes a little too long and it leads to me not getting $1,000+ until the middle of the month.
Does anyone know how quick the process goes or if they give you a email if rejected ?
I had an interview on June 11th and I think it went well. I really liked the crew too that interviewed me. Since then I also just obtained my CDL CLASS A with N endorsement I emailed HR and let them know also.
My status changed from interview to completed June 15th.
I know also there’s been holidays like Juneteenth and now 4th coming up.
Is there still hope or at what point of being ghosted should I let it go
I’ve been working with HHSC as a Texas Works II, now renamed to Eligibility Advisor II, for almost 7 years. Last week, we were told our office, which holds 2 units, is requiring there to be 4 (2 from each unit) Pom workers. Pom is the call center where clients call in to conduct their interviews. It’s a different position with a different structure. I was one of the 4 who was told I have to switch over for a 6 month rotation and after 6 months, I’ll go back to being what I was. My question is, can HHSC do that? Just change my position at will? Is anyone else experiencing this?
Why are there people lined up in lawn chairs on the capital mall lawn outside the Barbara B. Jordan building?
Hi everyone,
I have an interview coming up and wanted some insight. I can't get into specifics because the job itself is very specific. However, I applied for a program coordinator position. I couldn't find a single thing on this sub with anyone talking about any program management/health-related in basket assessments or interview advice. Anyone able to offer any or is more info needed?
Google told me that a few exercises would be on prioritizing, delegating, sending out correspondence to healthcare providers, education on the program and its requirements, staying in the loop with facilities and case managers. I will likely be given data from charts and asked to present info in a PPT. So, I've been practicing how to explain and articulate data and information clearly.
TIA
Is TxDOT on a hiring freeze? Applied a while ago and it has sat “in review” for a while…
Is it common for supervisors to be strict about leaving before 5 on the DOT? At a unit meeting, it was expressed that leaving at 4:57-4:59 was a problem. I think its over the top. 3 minutes to 1 minute before 5? Really?
Is that my specific supervisor thing or have you all found this common with the State in general? At my previous agency this was NEVER a thing. Most people were heading out by 4:50 if they had everything wrapped up. It just rubs me the wrong way and seems like micromanaging.
Also being told that if you are walking into work at 8:02, you should've called and let them know you're going to be late, and that they'll be checking the door codes to see what time you arrived . Again, seems like overkill.
Maybe I was spoiled at my last agency or something, IDK.
I’m planning to enroll in short term disability during my July summer enrollment period. Baby is due in October.
If you used TIPP, did you go through all provide parental leave first? And did that effect how long you were covered for STD?
Any experience insight is welcome!
For those that are able to have hybrid schedules, what days are you in the office?
Update on filling out State of Texas apps. The state is changing their CAPPS system to now require resumes and not require that people put the same wording in the job descriptions section. I believe this is becoming effective June 29 but wanted to give all a heads up. My advice is to carefully read the instructions to make sure you’re not wasting your time and make sure you’re attaching everything you need to attach. It’s a big shift from what has been in place for quite some time.
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/582/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
So, I have been with the TCEQ for several years now and I'm thinking about making the switch to TxDOT. What is the general atmosphere at TxDOT like? Is it mainly older and male? Is it high stakes and tense, or more laid back? Note: I am talking about white collar office jobs that require an office degree at the Austin location. Specifically, I am looking at a project management job with the title "Specifications Program Coordinator". If anyone has any knowledge about both TCEQ and TxDOT, that would be awesome. But I'd love to hear from anyone with information on TxDOT only as well. Thanks.