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Jedi Knight Luigi posted:Shouldn't the um, Swedish Foreign Service be worrying about that? They are, but this has multilateral repercussions that we need to follow. I would imagine the Swedes, British, and others were following the US hikers imprisoned in Iran, for instance.
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Also, the US and Sweden routinely converse on matters of advice. (now, more than ever, due to Kim Jong-Il's passing)
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Yay comptime.
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So after going through both security investigation and my medical clearance finally getting straightened out last month, I decided to fire off an email to find out whether there had been any determination on my candidate status. Only to find out that according to HR, I withdrew my application (I didn't) and that I have no status. I'm supposed to talk with HR next week to see if there's anything I can do to straighten it out, but it doesn't look good. Wonderful holiday news. 
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mute posted:So after going through both security investigation and my medical clearance finally getting straightened out last month, I decided to fire off an email to find out whether there had been any determination on my candidate status. Only to find out that according to HR, I withdrew my application (I didn't) and that I have no status. Oh man, sorry to hear :\
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Was it because of the timing on getting your med clearance? That sucks dude.
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Redacted for a tl;dr: It's my fault, I thought I'd cleared it up months ago, won't know more until the new year because of people's vacations and such. Thanks for the condolences everyone, at worst I'll reapply next opening and know what to expect. I'll get there eventually one way or another! 
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and don't get too drunk on the new years, mates.
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So apparently a friend of mine passed econ with 5.7 on his first try. He didn't even apparently mention he spoke Turkish and a touch of Arabic because he didn't want to be bound to the middle east. That whole disabled (5%) vet thing really helped though. I'm super jealous. I told him to enjoy stamping passports in Manila. 
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nm posted:So apparently a friend of mine passed econ with 5.7 on his first try. He didn't even apparently mention he spoke Turkish and a touch of Arabic because he didn't want to be bound to the middle east. That should be a 10% not a 5%. 5% is prior service not disabled.
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To nitpick, it's "points" not percent -- your disability rating doesn't have anything to do with it (well, it does in that it could be what bumps you up to 10 point preference, but there are other ways to get that too and BEX never actually sees what it is that justifies your preference, only the registrars do.)
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Vilerat posted:That should be a 10% not a 5%. 5% is prior service not disabled. No, he's 5% disabled.
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September OMS QEP results are in... I made it to Orals
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mtreecorner posted:September OMS QEP results are in... I made it to Orals Congrats!
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nm posted:No, he's 5% disabled. Oh my knowledge on the subject is 100% disabled it seems.
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Man I love being chewed out in front of my office by the DCM for actually doing my job properly and taking the hit for other people's fuckups.
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Diplomaticus posted:Man I love being chewed out in front of my office by the DCM for actually doing my job properly and taking the hit for other people's fuckups. Hahaha. Did I ever tell you the time where the Ambassador drove over to the Embassy on a Saturday to personally delivery me a homemade lunch made by Mrs. Ambassador? 
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The Ambassador loves me; the DCM not so much.
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meanwhile, you might want to update your OP with reflections on CNL. Apparently, No Russian. (also, still waiting to hear back from HR)
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Skandiaavity posted:meanwhile, you might want to update your OP with reflections on CNL. Apparently, No Russian. I like the new language system... Although that stinks for people with Russian. In other news, I was selected as an alternate for a summer internship at the consulate in Guangzhou. Still waiting on the Bureau of African Affairs.
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So... Apparently I was tenured today. Got an email from my CDO and everything. Nice to know that I'm "bona fide" and have job security and all that now. 
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Zoots posted:So... Apparently I was tenured today. Got an email from my CDO and everything. Nice to know that I'm "bona fide" and have job security and all that now. Congrats! Isn't it flattering to know that State is no longer trying to decide whether to fire you?
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Business of Ferrets posted:Congrats! I didn't know this but also helps if you leave your position, go do something else, and want to come right back. Makes it tons easier as long as you're in good standing when you separate.
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Homie S posted:I didn't know this but also helps if you leave your position, go do something else, and want to come right back. Makes it tons easier as long as you're in good standing when you separate. Yeah, I've talked to a few IMers who've come back, and it was pretty easy after being tenured. A lot of the internal transfer programs also require tenure. Edit: Also, what the poo poo, come on QEP process.
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TCD posted:Edit: Also, what the poo poo, come on QEP process. Seriously. I dreamed last night that I passed the QEP. Not cool when I woke up and realized it hadn't happened.
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Oh hey there Speaker of the House.
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Skandiaavity posted:meanwhile, you might want to update your OP with reflections on CNL. Apparently, No Russian. Want to write something up on it and I'll add it in? I haven't been following it.
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mute posted:Redacted for a tl;dr: It's my fault, I thought I'd cleared it up months ago, won't know more until the new year because of people's vacations and such. Update: HR/whomever else touched my file(s) this week is awesome and got me back on track for final review sometime in the next week or two. Huzzah!
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Diplomaticus posted:Want to write something up on it and I'll add it in? I haven't been following it. yeah, give me a day or two. will do. HR's been quiet on my end. Fingers still crossed. :|
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Skandiaavity posted:yeah, give me a day or two. will do. All of us October FSOTers are waiting for HR to let us know the QEP results. Either way, I registered for a college class so I can turn in an application for conversion this spring/summer.
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Hey thread, been a long while. My procrastination/cheapness paid off; I didn't take the October test because the nearest testing site to me was Okinawa, lo and behold February's is in Fukuoka, a 90 minute train ride from my front door
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Oral Assessment question here. I'm in Europe for a work project. My OA is scheduled for the end of January. Departure would require my resignation from the project, which will last several more weeks afterward. I emailed the reschedule desk at state.gov. They responded that there was nothing else available for winter, but that I could opt for the spring waiting list. How bad of an idea would this be? I'd really prefer not starting from scratch again.
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Macunaima posted:Oral Assessment question here. I'm in Europe for a work project. My OA is scheduled for the end of January. Departure would require my resignation from the project, which will last several more weeks afterward. I emailed the reschedule desk at state.gov. They responded that there was nothing else available for winter, but that I could opt for the spring waiting list. How bad of an idea would this be? I'd really prefer not starting from scratch again. Well, if they can guarantee you an OA for spring (and better yet give you a schedule date), I'd really see no downside aside from possibly getting on the register later if you pass the OA.
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TCD posted:All of us October FSOTers are waiting for HR to let us know the QEP results. Out of curiosity, why are you converting from IMS to FS? (Curious because I'm entering as IMS.) From what I spoke with HR in December, seems to be the FRP taking its time. Wonder if the Jan IMS class is still on or not.
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Things I never thought I'd say: "Can I poop in the Ambassador's bathroom? I need a stool sample."
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Tyro posted:Seriously. I dreamed last night that I passed the QEP. Not cool when I woke up and realized it hadn't happened. Do they just trickle out the results over a couple of weeks or something?
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I think the two posts before this one are pretty great when you read them together, without any quoting.
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^^^ Agreed!Shageletic posted:Do they just trickle out the results over a couple of weeks or something? I assume the OMS QEP is a separate process since it's a specialist role.
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What's this about Russian not being a CNL anymore? shiiiiiiit (also I think QEP results should come in around January 24th, that's when the October FSOT people got them last year) HeroOfTheRevolution fucked around with this message at 00:33 on Jan 13, 2012 |
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Diplomaticus posted:Things I never thought I'd say: "Can I poop in the Ambassador's bathroom? I need a stool sample." I love AF.
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