You crushed the interview. The hiring manager smiled, nodded enthusiastically at your answers, and said those magic words: “We’ll be in touch soon.” You walked out feeling confident, maybe even mentally decorating your new office. Then… silence. Days turn into a week. You’re checking your email obsessively, refreshing your spam folder, and second-guessing everything you Read: The 48-Hour Rule: 7 Follow-Up… »
Eastern NC social services are woven into the daily fabric of our community life right here in our corner of the state. For New Bern families navigating Medicaid, children in Craven County depending on welfare protections, and neighbors in Pamlico and Jones counties seeking food assistance, DSS workers are the difference between stability and crisis. Read: The Crisis Next Door: Why… »
For residents of New Bern and the surrounding communities of Eastern North Carolina, the Department of Social Services isn’t just a government office — it’s a lifeline. From Medicaid eligibility to child welfare checks, DSS workers are often the first responders to our neighbors’ most vulnerable moments. But a growing staffing crisis across the region Read: Crisis Close to Home: Eastern… »