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So you are working at a government agency and wondering who is a fed and who is a contractor.

Here’s my top 5 strategies:

1) Badge – Yes, it’s okay to stare at someone’s chest…to look at their badge that is. Most agencies have different colors for contractors vs feds. Blue vs Red. Purple and blue.

2) Overdressed – Wondering why someone is wearing a suit when everyone knows it is business casual. And who is that weirdo overdressed with cufflinks. And a Rolex watch……Contractor for sure. Every time….

3) Good-looking – This will get me in trouble. But it’s true. Ever been in the office and wonder, who is the cute new guy/girl? Contractor 90% of the time.

4) Trying too hard – See someone in the hall who is walking too fast. Acting with a chip on their shoulder. On a Bluetooth barking orders. Yeah, they are trying too hard to look cool. Contractor every time.

5) Young – This would kill me when I was in my mid-20s at a gov’t agency. I’d get excited and wonder…wow, who is the new person actually under 30 in our office? Contractor. 90% of time.

You? How do you tell the difference?

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