Paul Reyes5 said:Huge projects like this... they don't just happen in a vacuum, you know? They require backing from various federal departments and the courts, since everything is tied together at the national level. So, when New York City puts forward a proposal for a genuinely solid project, a department like the Department of Commerce can basically just step in and say:
I mean, I guess we’re looking at some incomplete documentation here, which—honestly—is just par for the course lately, isn't it? It’s like everyone expects things to just magically click into place without actually doing the legwork, and maybe that's just my cynical take, but it feels like we're constantly tripping over missing paperwork because nobody bothered to double-check the files before hitting send.
I mean, if you really sit down and look at the big picture, I guess it’s pretty obvious that this project isn't exactly a matter of strategic importance, or at least that's how it feels to me. It just doesn't seem to carry that kind of weight, you know? Maybe I'm overthinking it, but it honestly feels like a bit of a non-issue in the grand scheme of things.
And then, I guess, you eventually hit one of those annoying little roadblocks where everything just grinds to a halt because some official needs to verify a document or a certification, or whatever. It’s always something like that, isn't it? Just a sudden, frustrating stall in the whole process while they double-check some piece of paper.
I mean, I'm fully aware that this is going to be a massive uphill battle, honestly. But, if a platform like We Can! manages to actually pull off winning a few terms in a row, things would probably start looking a whole lot better around here, I guess. 🙂
So, imagine this scenario: you’re a landowner, right? And then out of nowhere, the city comes knocking on your door with an offer to buy your plot. Now, I guess most people would see that as a golden opportunity, but let's be honest—some folks just get a little too excited when they sense a payday. They start thinking they can squeeze the city for some ridiculous, inflated price way above what the property is actually worth on the market. It’s that classic move where someone sees a chance to get greedy and tries to play hardball. But what’s the actual move there? In my opinion, a sensible, level-headed administration—you know, the kind that isn't looking to burn through taxpayer money—would probably just walk away from a deal like that. If a citizen wants to be greedy, maybe the city just decides it's not worth the headache and moves on.
I guess if you look at the crowd over at the Democratic Party, you’ll notice there’s a massive influx of young people who are, frankly, incredibly well-educated. They’re all pretty much tethered to one another through social media and endless Zoom calls, which I suppose is just how things work now. For most of them, this is probably the very first political organization they've ever actually engaged with in their lives. It feels like that initial period of finding your footing and figuring out the ropes is just a natural part of any political movement maturing, I mean, it's basically just a growing pain you have to go through.
I guess I’m just one of those people who happens to be more patient than most, if that makes any sense. I mean, look, I get it—the sanitation crews have to take sick days, they need their vacation time, all that. But let’s be real here for a second; it isn't exactly rocket science to call in sick for five working days and somehow perfectly stitch that together with a four-day weekend. It happens, I suppose.
Look, I get it—being a critic is easy, and honestly, sometimes it's necessary. But I feel like people forget that you have to actually account for the institutional heavyweights and the bureaucratic machinery that essentially gives the green light to these kinds of projects in the first place. It’s not just about whether an idea is good or bad in a vacuum; there are massive structural factors at play that dictate what actually moves forward.
So, if you actually wanted to, say, fix a railroad crossing—not that anyone’s really rushing to do that—you’d need a whole circus of bureaucracy involved. I mean, you’d need the relevant federal agencies, the courts, and probably some handful of random government bureaus just to get the ball rolling. You'd definitely be looking at the Department of Commerce and whatever funding they've earmarked through the European Union. But honestly, even all that wouldn't matter if you didn't have the citizens stepping up, too. You'd need people willing to actually organize themselves, maybe start some petitions, or find those rare enthusiasts who actually bother to show up to neighborhood association meetings. Though, I guess even those local reps were elected under some completely different set of rules ages ago, so everything is kind of a mess anyway.
Real improvements require this whole mosaic of different players actually pulling in the same direction, I guess. And look, that isn't just some pathetic, empty platitude—it really does have to be that way if we want anything to change. There’s an entire network of streets across New York City that have been systematically neglected for ages, and honestly, it's a mess. It takes time, you know? We can't exactly just roll up, throw out some scaffolding, grab a bucket of paint, and start slapping color on private property facades whenever we feel like it. That's just not how things work here.🙂
I guess we just need to have a little more patience and focus on the continuity of the mandates we've already secured. You have to remember, at the end of the day, we’re talking about people who are fundamentally decent and morally upright. Just think about the folks living right there in your own neighborhood in New York City. I can personally vouch for them—there isn't a single cruel, deceitful, or malicious soul among them. They're just well-bred, approachable, cultured, and sensible people, really.
You really need some serious political seasoning for this kind of thing—that specific knack for handling opponents who, out of nowhere, decide they’re suddenly the world's leading experts on protecting children or saving the environment.🍿 I mean, honestly, it just feels totally unnatural to me. I guess they’ve probably never actually bothered to pick up a single piece of corn, rice, or a chestnut from the ground just to take a good look at it, you know? It seems unlikely they'd ever get that close to the actual stuff.😁
Don't let it get you down, honestly. I mean, look at this place—it’s basically just a playground where various special interest groups come in to shout whatever their handlers told them to say, which is kind of predictable if you think about it. But as far as we're concerned, our support for the movement is completely organic. We aren't taking orders from some shadowy power center or following a script handed down by some political machine; we’re just doing our own thing here, naturally.
It’s funny, looking back at how much nonsense and outright deception they used to spread about us. They were always pushing this narrative that we were just puppets being funded by some shadowy elite, sent in specifically to dismantle traditional values here in America. It was all such a massive setup, honestly. I mean, if that were actually true, wouldn't we basically have billions of dollars sitting there just waiting to be spent? We could just rebuild everything from scratch and rule forever without ever having to touch the city budget or deal with any of those annoying little problems that keep popping up. But no, that wasn't the case. Instead, they rely entirely on the municipal budget and those various European Union funds.
So now we’ve got these self-proclaimed champions of the children appearing out of nowhere—you know, the ones who claim to be all about protecting kids and ensuring every little face is beaming with joy while they frolic through freshly mowed lawns looking for butterflies or whatever, all while parents watch on, supposedly moved to tears by how fast they’re growing up. It’s funny, really, because suddenly they didn't seem to care one bit about the terrible food being served in our schools and daycare centers, or the crumbling infrastructure, or those depressing schoolyards and playgrounds. They weren't exactly jumping to fix the lack of soap and paper towels, the dilapidated bathrooms, the cracked floor tiles, the busted parquet, the ancient desks and chairs, or the total state of the gymnasiums... but, oh, look at that, now they’ve all developed this sudden, overwhelming maternal instinct for the youth. 😁 People haven't exactly suffered from collective amnesia since 2022, you know. 😁
Personally, I think Mayor Eric Adams is actually a breath of fresh air in this political mess, especially when you consider him and his team. 😉
Remember those regulars from the local neighborhood board? They're at it again. Basically, they blocked a project she was trying to push through, so now suddenly "We Can" and Eric Adams are public enemy number one. Apparently, they're even worse than Bandic.
briskviper362 said:And I'm actually pretty happy about that.
And I'm actually pretty happy about that.
Maybe he'll just take that Insignia he thinks he's too good for—the one he still uses every now and then. I guess that would just count as being paid in kind, similar to everyone else who has access to a company vehicle 24/7, and that's that. I mean, obviously, nobody is actually going to demand he pay back any money he wasn't supposed to have and just go back to how things were before.
Maybe he'll just take that Insignia he thinks he's too good for—the one he still uses every now and then. I guess that would just count as being paid in kind, similar to everyone else who has access to a company vehicle 24/7, and that's that. I mean, obviously, nobody is actually going to demand he pay back any money he wasn't supposed to have and just go back to how things were before.
Which part of that "then they'll just take an official car" line actually implies anything else? I don't get why you felt the need to throw in an "or."
That official one is probably going to run a bit more expensive.
Assumption 2
Your attempt at analysis is interesting. It reminds me of the old days when kids from Brooklyn would go looking for fights with kids from Queens or try to sell bricks on the corner.
That narrative of yours—about the good guys who weren't part of Bandić's crew and are now
getting screwed—is pretty predictable.
In a real company, you know who does quality work. Fanaticism doesn't play a role in job descriptions or compensation packages.
The loudest Bandić supporters probably just had different types of employment contracts, which is why they were so vocal. No employer is going to protect people who openly discredit them.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Assumption 2
Your attempt at analysis is interesting. It reminds me of the old days when kids from Brooklyn would go looking for fights with kids from Queens or try to sell bricks on the corner.
That narrative of yours—about the good guys who weren't part of Bandić's crew and are now
getting screwed—is pretty predictable.
In a real company, you know who does quality work. Fanaticism doesn't play a role in job descriptions or compensation packages.
The loudest Bandić supporters probably just had different types of employment contracts, which is why they were so vocal. No employer is going to protect people who openly discredit them.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Which part of that "then they'll just take an official car" line actually implies anything else? I don't get why you felt the need to throw in an "or."
That official one is probably going to run a bit more expensive.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Look, I never said those people should get any special treatment when it comes to "sharing" executive roles, so please stop putting words in my mouth. I never suggested they should have an advantage whatsoever.
In my experience, generational employment actually results in high-quality workers who truly care about their jobs and how they perform them, simply because they feel a sense of responsibility toward the older generations who paved the way before them. We can talk all we want about nepotism or whatever scandal is hitting the headlines at a public corporation, but that’s just how it works. You see countless examples of this in the capitalist world too, especially in massive manufacturing giants like Ford, John Deere, or Mack...
Think about a grandfather who was a conductor, a father in administration, and then a son who grew up in the city, eventually becoming a mid-level manager who spoke about the company's history with genuine pride. Together, they put over a hundred years of service into the MTA, and just a year ago, the son retired. He was one of the last people I knew who actually gave a damn about the system.
And sure, those days are ancient history. It started sliding downhill once the holding company was formed, and now the whole thing is just in a freefall.
Your attitude toward the employees at the holding company is nothing more than a copy-paste of the current administration's rhetoric, and frankly, the results of this "reform"—and how these people are treated—will reflect exactly that.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
I see where you're coming from, I really do, but that's just not how things work here. Out of eleven openings for department heads, only five were filled, and not one single person was picked from within the municipal conglomerate. All eleven applicants were internal candidates, so do you honestly believe every single one of them was so incompetent that they weren't qualified? It seems they'd much rather grab someone off a job board and hand them an operational leadership role than promote anyone from the inside.
And what about those other six vacancies? They were just canceled. That's the textbook definition of playing favorites, except this time it's the interests of the new administration. They'd rather have nobody in charge than someone from the old guard. They went looking desperately for outside talent, but it turns out there simply wasn't a pool of experts willing to jump in and satisfy the whims of the new political party.
I can't speak to those with "different" contracts, but I don't think it's quite what you're suggesting, because during the first wave, they managed to shake off a good chunk of the cronies, and now everyone who survived that initial purge is slowly trickling out. It's not even about their current contracts, since the crew is actually landing new ones and even moving into management roles.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Look, I never said those people should get any special treatment when it comes to "sharing" executive roles, so please stop putting words in my mouth. I never suggested they should have an advantage whatsoever.
In my experience, generational employment actually results in high-quality workers who truly care about their jobs and how they perform them, simply because they feel a sense of responsibility toward the older generations who paved the way before them. We can talk all we want about nepotism or whatever scandal is hitting the headlines at a public corporation, but that’s just how it works. You see countless examples of this in the capitalist world too, especially in massive manufacturing giants like Ford, John Deere, or Mack...
Think about a grandfather who was a conductor, a father in administration, and then a son who grew up in the city, eventually becoming a mid-level manager who spoke about the company's history with genuine pride. Together, they put over a hundred years of service into the MTA, and just a year ago, the son retired. He was one of the last people I knew who actually gave a damn about the system.
And sure, those days are ancient history. It started sliding downhill once the holding company was formed, and now the whole thing is just in a freefall.
Your attitude toward the employees at the holding company is nothing more than a copy-paste of the current administration's rhetoric, and frankly, the results of this "reform"—and how these people are treated—will reflect exactly that.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Look, I never said those people should get any special treatment when it comes to "sharing" executive roles, so please stop putting words in my mouth. I never suggested they should have an advantage whatsoever.
In my experience, generational employment actually results in high-quality workers who truly care about their jobs and how they perform them, simply because they feel a sense of responsibility toward the older generations who paved the way before them. We can talk all we want about nepotism or whatever scandal is hitting the headlines at a public corporation, but that’s just how it works. You see countless examples of this in the capitalist world too, especially in massive manufacturing giants like Ford, John Deere, or Mack...
Think about a grandfather who was a conductor, a father in administration, and then a son who grew up in the city, eventually becoming a mid-level manager who spoke about the company's history with genuine pride. Together, they put over a hundred years of service into the MTA, and just a year ago, the son retired. He was one of the last people I knew who actually gave a damn about the system.
And sure, those days are ancient history. It started sliding downhill once the holding company was formed, and now the whole thing is just in a freefall.
Your attitude toward the employees at the holding company is nothing more than a copy-paste of the current administration's rhetoric, and frankly, the results of this "reform"—and how these people are treated—will reflect exactly that.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Believe it or not, the seats are empty and there aren't even any Vanguard execs stepping in. How does anything get done? You just have board members assigned to certain sectors delegating tasks down to whoever happens to be in that department, with no actual directors in place to manage the chaos.
Since I haven't worked for government agencies or big municipal companies before, this caught my eye. Do they really have to post public job openings for director positions? Is there a specific law that stops them from just promoting someone internally without a formal process? And more importantly, who is actually doing the job right now while these postings are canceled? I guess some Vanguard director is probably covering, because I doubt they're incompetent enough to leave essential roles vacant until the process finishes. Why not just give those people who are clearly good enough for Vanguard a shot at being directors?
It feels pretty discouraging if someone who works hard and stays dedicated can't be promoted, and instead has to compete in a public search against whoever happens to be passing by. It's almost like a calculated move to kill any motivation or ambition and push talented people toward the private sector. It’s like a slap in the face to everyone in the system, essentially telling them they just aren't good enough.
Exactly. People don't even realize that even in systems like this, there are folks who genuinely care about their work. There are people for whom working at, say, Central Park or the MTA means everything because their grandfathers, fathers, or mothers worked there too, and they feel a deep sense of responsibility to uphold that legacy. I know plenty of them. Of course, you have the opposite type of people, just like everywhere else. But treating dedicated employees this way is fatal; as I mentioned before, we've seen people leaving the roster lately against their will, but we're also seeing the frontline staff—drivers who can make much better money in the private sector or outside the USA—just walking away. In the last few weeks, even the administrative staff have been quitting voluntarily, taking lower-paying jobs outside the system because they see which way the wind is blowing. By the end of autumn, anyone with one foot out the door is going to vanish, because the ones who actually know how to do the job, the ones who roll up their sleeves and get things done, are already scrambling to find an exit.
It’s a tragedy to watch, seeing the healthy parts of the administration and the core operations just crumble away.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Look, if you're considering bringing him onto your team, just remember—you aren't under any obligation to do it. It's entirely up to you.
It honestly feels a bit off when you see someone who’s actually putting in the work—someone truly dedicated and doing a great job—get passed over for a promotion. Instead of just being moved up, they’re forced to go through some formal public job posting process where anyone off the street can apply and throw their hat in the ring. It’s a strange way to handle talent.
What does any of that have to do with anything? 😵
If you've actually put in the work and stayed on top of things, that’s going to count for a lot when you're up against someone who just drifted in off the street.
Man... let’s just keep the nepotism coming, shall we? 🎉
I remember what that jerk from the MTA said a few years back—he was talking about pushing through some new regulation so that employees' family members would get priority when it comes to hiring.
You’d really take it to the next level, wouldn't you? Giving priority to all those people who only landed their jobs through family connections when it comes to handing out director roles... man, that's a pro move right there. 👍
I honestly don't doubt for a second that you know plenty of people like that, mostly because that's exactly the type of crowd that runs the show over at City Hall. It wouldn't even surprise me if you had some kind of ancestral connection to the inner workings of the New York City administration yourself.
But honestly, you've got to face the music at some point—it's time to accept that window has completely slammed shut.
Look, I never said those people should get any special treatment when it comes to "sharing" executive roles, so please stop putting words in my mouth. I never suggested they should have an advantage whatsoever.
In my experience, generational employment actually results in high-quality workers who truly care about their jobs and how they perform them, simply because they feel a sense of responsibility toward the older generations who paved the way before them. We can talk all we want about nepotism or whatever scandal is hitting the headlines at a public corporation, but that’s just how it works. You see countless examples of this in the capitalist world too, especially in massive manufacturing giants like Ford, John Deere, or Mack...
Think about a grandfather who was a conductor, a father in administration, and then a son who grew up in the city, eventually becoming a mid-level manager who spoke about the company's history with genuine pride. Together, they put over a hundred years of service into the MTA, and just a year ago, the son retired. He was one of the last people I knew who actually gave a damn about the system.
And sure, those days are ancient history. It started sliding downhill once the holding company was formed, and now the whole thing is just in a freefall.
Your attitude toward the employees at the holding company is nothing more than a copy-paste of the current administration's rhetoric, and frankly, the results of this "reform"—and how these people are treated—will reflect exactly that.
Look, I never said those people should get any special treatment when it comes to "sharing" executive roles, so please stop putting words in my mouth. I never suggested they should have an advantage whatsoever.
In my experience, generational employment actually results in high-quality workers who truly care about their jobs and how they perform them, simply because they feel a sense of responsibility toward the older generations who paved the way before them. We can talk all we want about nepotism or whatever scandal is hitting the headlines at a public corporation, but that’s just how it works. You see countless examples of this in the capitalist world too, especially in massive manufacturing giants like Ford, John Deere, or Mack...
Think about a grandfather who was a conductor, a father in administration, and then a son who grew up in the city, eventually becoming a mid-level manager who spoke about the company's history with genuine pride. Together, they put over a hundred years of service into the MTA, and just a year ago, the son retired. He was one of the last people I knew who actually gave a damn about the system.
And sure, those days are ancient history. It started sliding downhill once the holding company was formed, and now the whole thing is just in a freefall.
Your attitude toward the employees at the holding company is nothing more than a copy-paste of the current administration's rhetoric, and frankly, the results of this "reform"—and how these people are treated—will reflect exactly that.
I don't know. Are you speaking from actual experience here, or just an idealized version of how those kinds of companies work?
I worked at a place like that once—where both parents and their kids were on the payroll. You'd think that would build some loyalty, right? But it doesn't. They don't actually treat the business as "theirs" in a way that makes them care about its success. Instead, they see it as "theirs" in the sense that they expect the company to take care of them. And honestly? That’s usually where the motivation ends.
I agree with you. There are definitely people in these systems who actually know what they’re doing and aren't corrupt. But they're usually lower down the ladder. Directors and executives? They're almost always political appointees chosen for their connections. You find the real talent at the mid-management level—heads of smaller teams or niche departments. They actually have the skills. And let's be real, you can't just take someone who managed a five-person team and expect them to run a department of a thousand people overnight. It doesn't work like that.
Especially if his former department was part of that larger division. If nothing else, you'll constantly be dealing with accusations of playing favorites or seeking revenge. You can pick up production processes pretty quickly; the key is just having the right foundation to build on from day one.