Should federal workers strike ?

[disneysteve]

As an employee of any kind, you should have or at least work towards having leverage. You should be able to Strike knowing that if you lose your job, you have a plan B. A plan B is the ultimate leverage. Your employer knowing that you have a plan b will make them think twice about toying with your career.

That's a very good point, and we do often talk about not having all of your eggs in one basket. Even if you've got a good job, try not to let that be your sole source of income. Have a side gig. Own rental property. Do some tutoring. Have a hobby that you monetize. Years ago when I left my job kind of suddenly (by my own choice), I spent 3 months between jobs selling collectibles full time to help pay the bills and stretch out my EF. I had already been in the collectibles business for about 14 years at that point but it was always just a little side thing. To this day, my 3 highest grossing months in over 30 years were those 3 months. Without a traditional job to go to, I was able to quickly ramp up my "hobby" business into a nice little income until my next career position came along.

You should also do things to keep your skills current and up to date even if you have no immediate plans to look for a new job. For one, it will help in the event that you need to look for a new job. And two, it can help you keep your current job. Your superiors like seeing that you're not remaining stagnant. You're actively seeking out continuing education in your field and learning new skills. That might even help when promotion time comes along and they're deciding between a few people in your position.

Do I have a Plan B? Not specifically, but I know my former boss would take me back in an instant if I called him and told him I needed a job. I'm also in a high-demand field with lots of competition in my area so I have no doubt that I could be quickly hired by a competitor if something happened at my job. I get recruitment emails every single day. Due to credentialing issues, it would still take about 3 months to start at another employer so that EF is still a vital piece of the Plan B plan.

[Captain Save]

THat is a plan B in my opinion.. . I just left my 9-5 ... A former co worker already offered me more. My business is gear now but if it doesn't work out, I have a plan B. Going back to a 9-5 is truly a last resort for me but it's there.