Comment by sn9

"A probationary employee is often a recent hire to the agency or *a long-serving employee who was moved or promoted into a new position*. They are put on a "probationary" period that typically lasts for one or two years, though it can be longer at some agencies. It's like a trial period during which the worker and their performance are under heightened scrutiny."

source: https://www.npr.org/2025/02/15/nx-s1-5298182/trumps-probatio...