US Army reviews about "layoff"

New administration causing layoffs and overall high stress

Good old boy system, favoritism

High-Stress Situations: Navigating employee grievances or conducting layoffs can be emotionally taxing. It requires a strong commitment to fairness and discretion, which can sometimes take an emotional toll. Compliance and Administration: While essential, the administrative duties and compliance regulations can feel overwhelming at times. Keeping up with changing laws and policies requires diligence and attention to detail. Perception Challenges: HR professionals sometimes face hurdles in being viewed as trusted advisors rather than mere enforcers of company policies. It takes time and effort to build those relationships with employees.

little room for advancement. Promotion and pay are determined by politics. layoffs and temporary layoffs are also determined by politics in congress.

All that job security attracts employees who are perfectly okay with doing little or nothing. Supervisors are powerless to motivate them. At most, your performance might get you an additional 1% on your salary per year. If you're a high performer, you will be expected to perform everyone's work around you while they sit back and browse their stocks and investments, talk to their spouses on the phone all day or just fall asleep at their desks. This is not an exaggeration. The process for disciplining an employee for poor performance is so lengthy and full of holes that nobody bothers.

Long hours, no overtime, expected to go above and beyond

In many places there's little room for career progression, there are still plenty of employees who fit the stereotype of lazy government employee, there are better paying jobs in private industry - just with a higher risk of layoffs, etc.

Long Deployments: Military officers may be required to spend long periods away from their families and loved ones due to deployments. This can be emotionally challenging and put a strain on personal relationships. High Stress Levels: The military can be a high-stress environment, with long work hours, demanding responsibilities, and the potential for dangerous situations. This can take a toll on an individual's mental and physical health. Limited Control over Assignments: Military officers have limited control over their assignments and may be required to relocate frequently. This can disrupt personal and family life, making it difficult to establish roots or maintain stability.

Managers pick who they like for positions