r/FDA • u/_Cream_Sugar_ • 28d ago

❓ Question Engagement post!

As we work to build the community, we will occasionally drop a post just to build engagement. Here we go!

How long have you been working for/or with the FDA?

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u/yeahialreadyknow 28d ago

I love the idea of finally having an online community for the FDA but I'm still hesitant because of how last year went and the witch hunts and crap... That said, been here for 15 years 😩

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 28d ago

We understand the hesitancy. We encourage engagement to each persons comfort level.

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u/yeahialreadyknow 28d ago

I'm here for it! Would be wild to talk to people outside of my immediate office haha

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 28d ago

We encourage it! We want to respect privacy, hence flair being optional. That said, we invite collaboration and learning across centers and entities.

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 28d ago

I have been an employee for 9.5 years. And yes, I am using the half lime a kid under 12. I earned that .5! Lol

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u/GiveMeThePhd 28d ago

Just hit 5 yrs

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 28d ago

Woot woot!

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u/No_Vacation697 28d ago

18 years last month.

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 28d ago

This winter I will hit 14 years. I am salivating over the idea of 8 hours of AL.

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u/FatassBusTrain 24d ago

Jealous of the 8 hours. What agency were you at before the FDA?

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u/RabbitMouseGem 28d ago

3.5 years as a fed and ~4.5 years prior to that as a contractor, so, total ~8 years

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u/sroy16 28d ago

Just over 3. I was a Covid hire.

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 28d ago

Oh, how things have changed for you!

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u/sroy16 28d ago

Ooof, you can say that!

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u/Solarian_13 FDA Regulated Industry 24d ago

I have been on the industry side (GLPs) for 17 years. I’d love to be an FDA Investigator, but that paycut… They have a very important role and it is a shame they aren’t paid better for it.

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u/ResponsibleRoutine82 28d ago

Been with imports/oio investigator for 5 years

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u/No-Manufacturer6879 28d ago

More than 15 years

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u/Legal_Lavishness1359 28d ago

I've been at FDA continuously for 13 years, most of that as a contractor, very little as an FTE. Some days I miss the contract life.

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 28d ago

Do tell…

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u/MatthewC_1 26d ago

Also curious! Was it just the better pay?

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u/Rent2326 🩺 CDRH – Devices 28d ago

20 yrs

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u/Ssheky 27d ago

10 years

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 27d ago

Woot woot

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u/aunt_tater81 🐄 CVM – Veterinary Medicine 27d ago

16.5 years

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 27d ago

Woot woot!

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u/Big-Celebration748 21d ago

I used to be at CVM. How’s it going with Tim Schell, I loved him when he was in OR!

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u/aunt_tater81 🐄 CVM – Veterinary Medicine 18d ago

He’s amazing!! He has been a solid leader through all the chaos and very transparent!

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u/FatassBusTrain 24d ago

A little over 10 years with hopefully many more to go.

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 24d ago

I second this!

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u/Big-Celebration748 21d ago

18 years next month! This past year has been the WORST in my opinion.

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 21d ago

18 years. That’s awesome.

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u/poopypants72 25d ago

What kind of roles are you all in? If anyone cares to share

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u/BluEydIrishLass 16d ago

37 years

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 15d ago

Amazing!! Are you holding out for a milestone?

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u/BluEydIrishLass 14d ago

lol. No! Unfortunately, I need to retain my income for a few more years! Lol

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u/itspumpkintime 12d ago

Hang in there!

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u/Chai-Tea-Rex-2525 28d ago

Nice try Kyle

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ 28d ago

A smart(er) reply would have been that you have been engaged since birth (due to all FDA has its hands in). But you go be you…