Staying with the US Digital Service

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Post by Matt_Cutts » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 3:58 AM UTC

Staying with the US Digital Service
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Post by Matt_Cutts » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 4:23 AM UTC

Let me know if folks have any questions, but I left Google on Dec. 31, 2016.

Re: Staying with the US Digital Service

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Post by brandonb » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 4:41 AM UTC

Just wanted to say: thank you for your service!

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Post by new_hackers » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 4:51 AM UTC

What is the mood like with Trump coming into office? Is USDS going to remain alive and well?

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Post by new_hackers » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 4:52 AM UTC

new_hackers wrote: post #4

What is the mood like with Trump coming into office? Is USDS going to remain alive and well?

Also same question for code.gov

Re: Staying with the US Digital Service

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Post by wjossey » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 4:54 AM UTC

Matt_Cutts wrote: post #2

Let me know if folks have any questions, but I left Google on Dec. 31, 2016.

Best of luck Matt- I miss hearing you on the TWiT network, but I'm truly proud and inspired by the work you're doing. Continue to lead, and others will follow.

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Post by ipsin » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 4:55 AM UTC

Matt_Cutts wrote: post #2

Let me know if folks have any questions, but I left Google on Dec. 31, 2016.

Since you pitch the USDS to tech people, please let us know: how free do you feel to speak your mind on political matters, or to effect those positive outcomes?

Personally I've judged the quality of incoming political appointees, and I would chafe at working under leadership I could not respect.

In my worst imagination, I would be holding down a desk until it could be filled by the employees of well-connected contractors.

You describe it as "incredibly frustrating" now. How do you think you can keep that work "deeply important and inspiring"?

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Post by walrus01 » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 5:04 AM UTC

Matt_Cutts wrote: post #2

Let me know if folks have any questions, but I left Google on Dec. 31, 2016.

What are your thoughts on the theft of the entire contents of everyone's SF-86 from the OPM? I've had a security clearance in the past and all of my personal info was part of the data breach[1]. Incidents like this are one of the reasons why I would not work for the federal government again, except as contractor at much higher than standard federal scale pay rate. It's just not worth it in the personal hassle to go through the intrusive background check/clearance process.

1: https://www.google.com/search?q=SF-86+breach+opm&ie=utf-8&oe...

Second question: What level of clearance do your direct reports require? Secret? TS?

Re: Staying with the US Digital Service

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Post by toomuchtodo » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 5:05 AM UTC

Matt_Cutts wrote: post #2

Let me know if folks have any questions, but I left Google on Dec. 31, 2016.

No questions, just a compliment. After going through the USDS interview process and declining an offer, I have nothing but appreciation for those who serve there knowing what's involved to be selected, onboarded, and what the day to day looks like.

Best of luck as your journey there continues.

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Post by 1888franklin » Thu, Jan 19, 2017, 5:07 AM UTC

Howdy Matt - will you build a Muslim registry if Trump orders it or Congress passes it?