
Susan Burgess
Revenue Program Manager (Retired)
Florida Department of Revenue
Florida Department of Revenue
Revenue Program Manager (Retired)
I managed a number of programs, i.e., training, communication, etc.
I always walked around and greeted staff to see how they were doing both personally and as a member of the work team. I would review the calendar for the day to make sure of any meeting, teleconferences, etc., that I would be attending. I would check out the status of assignments, progress, and any issues. Determine if I needed to consult or meet on any problem. I would review any completed draft assignments, develop / update project plans, and work with team members.
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To be frank, state government jobs are relatively secure, but significantly underpaid. Most of the people I know are in it because they either see value in the public sector or have some other reason for living in a place (Tallahassee) where state government is the largest employer. For myself, it was a combination of the two. I don't know that today's college graduate would aspire to join the bureaucracy.
"You should spend more time with your extended family. You always act as though work won't "work" without you. Use your leave!!!"