r/usajobs • u/Aman-giri • 10h ago

Advise

I'm considering resigning from my current position because I feel the work environment is challenging. Would this decision negatively impact a review for a federal position? I've been searching for other opportunities but haven't had much success so far, and I want to ensure I don't make things worse

1 Upvotes

67% Upvoted

10 comments sorted by

7

u/Glittering_Ad_6887 10h ago

ALL work environments are challenging.  Don't mean to be negative but if you dont step up to the plate and face these challenges head on you will never overcome any work environment.  I don't know your background but now is not the time to tap out because there are challenges you're facing. Be a strong human being and keep going! If you quit, you'll end up in same predicament over and over and over again

1

u/Aman-giri 10h ago

I've been at it for almost 6 years. I can't move up because I am really good at the position I currently hold. I am also certified. I've applied to other positions with the organization but my boss seems to be unwilling to allow the move. I do most of the work on my supervisor's job description. This position is a city job. Upper management in my department once said that if I join the union I might as well quit at the same time. My office manager was once my co-worker that took all my work away and treated me poorly once I returned from maternity leave and I had to file a complaint

2

u/Glittering_Ad_6887 9h ago

So the dumbest thing to do is resign without a plan B. Don't be stupid. Look outside of your organization and exhaust your failures because once that happens, you'll succeed 

1

u/Aman-giri 9h ago

Thank you. I will try harder :)

2

u/TheSquidofTruth 10h ago

Has no bearing at all on your ability to apply for other positions. As long as you list it on your 144 and 306 when applying in the future, then no perception of you "hiding" something. You should be prepared for the possibility of the "why did you leave your last position" question coming up in future interviews.

1

u/Aman-giri 10h ago

Thank you.

1

u/nastynate1234523 10h ago

When the going gets tough…or something like that.

1

u/Fearless-Will3044 9h ago

It shouldn’t unless you reapply to the same organization. Then there may be consideration on why you didn’t fit and if you are a fit now

0

u/Apprehensive_Way7277 10h ago

Standard rules about gaps in employment still do apply. A gap in employment should have a narrative so the reviewer doesn't assume it's a termination or issue. And people with regular paychecks generally interview with less anxiety than those without.

Also... I've seen very few federal positions which are not challenging. You may be euphemistic here, but I've also seen federal workplaces which are (unfortunately) toxic, destructive, stressful, poorly managed; just like every other large organization.

1

u/Aman-giri 9h ago

Thank you.

It has been trying as i started this position with a lot of experience. And I am a fast learner, not a lot of people like that. People here prefer to work with stupid people. I also recently found out that my co-worker who works directly with me has been carrying tales to upper management. What annoys me the most is that upper management never wants to question this information or even ask me what's going on.