What would you do in my shoes?

[HoLeChit]

Stay where you are. Get hurt. File disabilty. Take whatever's left after the lawyers cut, move to Arkansas, buy 5 acres, build a shop, R & R auto transmissions. Get a fishing pole. Or....

Serially, retired Tinker 12 yrs ago. Don't be the guy that thinks he has to put in 60 hrs a week to keep his job. They'll catch on and treat you like $^%%! Be your own man and let 'em all know they can kiss you azz and you'll not end up a washed up brain dead gov't worker. (ie: don't take the easy road)

Im not really following you on your tinker narrative.

 

[HoLeChit]

My wife's uncle retired from Tinker. He just built a big house and restores classic cars. Seemed to treat him right.

I have seen the same on multiple occasions. It's what I want.

 

[somarsmi]

Go tinker if you’re interested they need good people and will take care of you. Plus the application process is a little long through USA jobs... get started on that now. I could not cover my Wife on insurance through my past employer's health insurance program. I went to work for the Feds and it has been a life changer. Now I feel like a king with my new health insurance and benefits. Good luck to you

 

[stick4]

Im not really following you on your tinker narrative.

Well that's not really for everybody. I just let Tinker know that I didn't need them. They needed me. Depends on the division and upper mgmt you're working for as to how you need to deal with the job.

 

[HoLeChit]

Well that's not really for everybody. I just let Tinker know that I didn't need them. They needed me. Depends on the division and upper mgmt you're working for as to how you need to deal with the job.

I understand. I don't expect it to be a cake walk or some sort of a fairytale. I work pretty hard at making myself valuable and ensuring that I am needed In the workplace. I'll definitely keep my eyes and ears open, as I do anywhere.

 

[tRidiot]

Only downside I see at Tinker is the requirement to be fully defenseless to and from work every day, or to park off-base, which I would imagine is a fracking PITA.

Sadly that's a major thing for me, these days.

 

[somarsmi]

Only downside I see at Tinker is the requirement to be fully defenseless to and from work every day, or to park off-base, which I would imagine is a fracking PITA.

Sadly that's a major thing for me, these days.

I agree this is a pain...

 

[CharlieAble]

I would lean toward Tinker. You might want to consider how changing jobs at this point may affect your home purchase.

 

[HoLeChit]

Only downside I see at Tinker is the requirement to be fully defenseless to and from work every day, or to park off-base, which I would imagine is a fracking PITA.

Sadly that's a major thing for me, these days.

I agree. Definitely a big deal to myself as well. But that's about my only reservation, aside from furloghs.

 

[andrsnsm]

I prefer private industry over public sector. Which provides more opportunity for performance? Private sector rewards performance more, period.