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Re: US Tech Force

#2
> Are there any other benefits?

> Additional benefits include professional development opportunities, networking with government and industry leaders, and a pathway to continued public service or private sector careers.

Given the lack of mention of any benefits prior to this, it sure sounds like "you'll get lots of exposure!"

edit: not sure if they just added it, or if I just missed it, but there is an FAQ entry on compensation:

> Compensation varies based on experience level and agency placement. Annual salaries are expected to be in the approximate range of $150,000 to $200,000. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and eligibility for performance-based awards.

Re: US Tech Force

#4
> No, Tech Force positions are not political appointments. Participants are hired as federal employees based on their technical qualifications and serve in non-partisan roles focused on technology implementation.

Will you be forced to set a politically biased out-of-office message that blames the Other Side when you're inevitably furloughed during the next funding crisis?

Re: US Tech Force

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> No, Tech Force positions are not political appointments. Participants are hired as federal employees based on their technical qualifications and serve in non-partisan roles focused on technology implementation. Will you be forced to set a politically biased out-of-office message that blames the Other Side when you're inevitably furloughed during the next funding crisis?

No one will force you do to such a thing, because no one who will not enthusiastically do this on their own accord will be hired.
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