r/StateofTexasEmployees

What are some state employee perks that you guys are aware off? Like phone line discounts, internet. Or anything like that 🥳

So it looks like the comptroller decided they don't need a receptionist or a security guard at the Rusk building. Where the comptroller is. Where multiple FedEx packages chock full of checks go and are sitting on a counter in an open building in downtown Austin that has dozens of contractors that nobody knows running in and out of the building all day.

Sometimes maybe employees are actually needed. I don't work in that building but I do have to go there from time to time and this is absurd. It's like they're just waiting for something embarrassing and expensive to happen.

Interviewed with an agency and got an offer within 3 days. I countered requesting a couple thousand more a year and got it. Dont be afraid to ask!

To preface this, my agency is not on a hiring freeze, they are posting new jobs every week and we had a new person start in our department last week.

Anyway: I interviewed for a job within my same division, different role/department about 25 days ago. The manager said I would hear from her or HR in about 3 weeks because Capps has slowed HR hiring process down or something. I know it’s barely 3 weeks later but I’m just wondering if anyone else has experienced what feels like slow movement due to new Capps when they are interviewing for roles within their current agency or even promotions? I don’t remember my past 2 promotion interviews and announcement of me getting the promotion taking more than 2 weeks but who knows. My current job is toxic af so I just want to know so I can suck it up and keep on trucking or have something to be happy for 🤣🤣🤣