I loved having the ability to help individuals who thought they had been discriminated against due to their protected class. Even though the EEOC conducted neutral investigations, it also provided a avenue for people to complain about discrimination and have their complaints investigated. I also like interacting with people.

The biggest mistake that I have made while working at EEOC was that sometimes I would think about my work after work. I learned to leave the days work at work and relax. Start fresh the next day.

At the end of the day, I want to feel like that I accomplished the goals I set for that day. I take my job very seriously. So, when I look in the mirror at the end of the day, I can day to me you did good today.

I Believe in communicating with my coworkers. I’ll talk to the coworker and ask them what their issue is with me. I try to examine myself first. On any given day, my co-worker could be having a bad day. I personally try to treat people the way I want to be treated.

I loved investigating allegations of discrimination. I enjoyed interacting with people in an effort to resolve complaints of discrimination.

Sorry to hear that I recently separated from my long time job with the State. Was being asked to do unethical things by a mew new supervisor. As I refused to play ball, I became a target and now find myself blackballed with this employer. Didn't even get a chance to state my case after 21 yrs. of service. I have since gained employment outside of this place and will continue my service with another agency or perhaps the city or county. Lacked 19 months to retire! After a week of feeling sorry for myself and bouts of anger, I am okay. It did teach me that I/we are expendable. Even if I had continued my tenure, I would have had to endure more torment by this individual and have my salary renegotiated. This employer has and will continue to have a high turnover rate. Like myself, just pick yourself up, dust off and move on. I wish you luck with your job search and future endeavors.

I was encouraged to read in this article that San Francisco & San Jose governments are working on new laws that would not allow landlords to evict people if corona-virus related store or office closures result in people not able to pay their rent. https://www.citylab.com/equity/2020/03/coronavirus-income-loss-paying-rent-eviction-housing-covid19/607426/

#coronavirus #housing

I could use my Military Service toward my retirement. As it was, I loved working there at the Defense Logistics Agency. I was treated well and trusted to work from home; I can't say that I was trusted as much throughout my career as a Technical Writer-Editor.

Virginia has announced that the minimum wage will increase from $7.25 to $9.50 per hour starting on January 1, 2020. It will then increase to $10.50 on July 1, 2022, $11.50 on July 1, 2023 and will top out at $15 per hour.

The major downfall is that this bill continues to exempt farmworkers from the raise in wages. But, overall this is a great step for Virginia workers! What are your thoughts?

You can read the whole article here.

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The Post Office has a lot of hardworking people, carriers, clerks, maintenance, janitorial, and management. #stressful #ageism