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ICE is quietly firing new hires. For one recruit, it was devastating. (archive.ph)
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ICE notified Moore in late August that he was going to be fired and instructed him to come to the agency’s Philadelphia office, according to two federal officials who also spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. ICE had identified issues in his past, the officials said, including being fired from other law enforcement agencies.

The 38-year-old father of two had fought for his job when supervisors wanted to fire him in the past.

This time, he parked his car in a lot outside the office, and he had his gun. Law enforcement officers tried to stop him, but Moore eventually shot and killed himself, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/09/15/ice-is-quietly-firing-new-hires-one-recruit-it-was-devastating/

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[–] 35 points 2 days ago (5 children)

After doing contracting for years I don't know why anyone would trust "signing bonuses" that aren't paid out immediately. If you don't have it paid immediately, there is no bonus. It's the same as "contract-to-hire" after 6 months. You aren't getting converted at 6 months. It's a 6 month contract then you're out. They're just dangling a carrot barely out of reach

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  • [–] 5 points 2 days ago

    It’s the same as “contract-to-hire” after 6 months. You aren’t getting converted at 6 months.

    this hasn't been my experience at all but maybe i'm just a model employee? (this comment typed during work hours)

    2016 i went from working for a help desk service provider > a private industry help desk who went 6 months contract to hire. mediocre wages and shit commute but was a huge leg up and got specialized training within a year.

    2024 i went 6 month contract to hire for a remote contractor in that specialized dev field and got them to provide the job offer in writing 3 months early as a basis for me to secure a home loan.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 days ago (1 child)

    Yeah I’ve always just factored my “bonus” into my total compensation, as it is paid out in an asinine way like that. I plan to move on after the last installment to ensure I reach the same level of compensation, which is on them for paying a somewhat lower base salary than others imo. It is annoying that it framed as some kind of bonus when it really just gives a slight edge to my overall salary. They have paid out so far though.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 days ago

    I don't even consider it when thinking about compensation. It's a nice to have, but unless it's recurring, like a union signing bonus, then the longer I'm there the worse it is, and I really prefer some stability

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  • [–] 11 points 2 days ago

    “contract-to-hire” after 6 months. You aren’t getting converted at 6 months

    Yeah. File in with the other "lies recruiters tell that no one believes"; like the "we're a family" and "work hard, play hard".

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