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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 17:09:59 GMT -5
What we need is a Board War to keep everybody busy until the call! Who's with me? Pixie is with me?
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Post by Pixie on Jun 7, 2016 17:14:11 GMT -5
I will be with you if you will be good. I actually have a full life away from this board.
I am going to dinner tonight, so everyone be sane. Remember I can check from my phone, and ALJD is watching also. This applies to you as well, J. Pumpkin! Pixie.
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Post by sealaw90 on Jun 7, 2016 17:15:32 GMT -5
This is why I only told those with a need to know that I had applied. Pixie. [br. I agree. Other than my references, my spouse and parents, no one knows. They were the only ones on a need-to-know basis anyway. Oh, and hundreds of board members.
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Post by Erik Breukink on Jun 7, 2016 17:23:38 GMT -5
It is very difficult to explain the process to lawyers, govt and non govt, let alone non lawyers. Although I have to say, I went through the process some had considered it and knew what I was talking about, which was a relief.
My wife, cutting right to the heart of the matter just says "Erik is going to be a judge!l", which causes me to walk back the statement and try to explain the process in 50 words or less, otherwise the audience has checked out. Time for a bacardi...
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Post by wingnut on Jun 7, 2016 17:24:20 GMT -5
Congratulations on the new ALJ's today.
I don't know what I would do without the camaraderie and humor of this board.
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Post by Judicially Imployed on Jun 7, 2016 17:26:23 GMT -5
It is very difficult to explain the process to lawyers, govt and non govt, let alone non lawyers. Although I have to say, I went through the process some had considered it and knew what I was talking about, which was a relief. My wife, cutting right to the heart of the matter just says "Erik is going to be a judge!l", which causes me to walk back the statement and try to explain the process in 50 words or less, otherwise the audience has checked out. Time for a bacardi... Tell her to change it to, "statistically, Eric has a 1/2 of 1 percent chance of becoming a judge, in the next three years!" ...Just a suggestion
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Post by inpatientlurker on Jun 7, 2016 17:30:34 GMT -5
There was some enjoyment this morning when all the partners at my firm stood up when I entered their meeting and then asked me if they could be seated. I explained that if they had ever been to a Social Security hearing they would realize that was the first and last time that would happen.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 17:35:35 GMT -5
I will be with you if you will be good. I actually have a full life away from this board. I am going to dinner tonight, so everyone be sane. Remember I can check from my phone, and ALJD is watching also. This applies to you as well, J. Pumpkin! Pixie. Just kidding, I'm back as the King of ALPO mountain (the ALJ with most cases awaiting decisions in the office) and preparing for a 5 day travel docket 350 miles from home starting on Monday! Have a good dinner!
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Post by phoenixrakkasan on Jun 7, 2016 17:41:22 GMT -5
There was some enjoyment this morning when all the partners at my firm stood up when I entered their meeting and then asked me if they could be seated. I explained that if they had ever been to a Social Security hearing they would realize that was the first and last time that would happen. You will be surprised. There is some formality. All of Representatives and VEs stand up. I just have to get used to saying please sit down instead of carry on!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 17:47:12 GMT -5
There was some enjoyment this morning when all the partners at my firm stood up when I entered their meeting and then asked me if they could be seated. I explained that if they had ever been to a Social Security hearing they would realize that was the first and last time that would happen. That's funny, but it is true! There is no glory in this job, just hard work, lots of work, and extra work if you really would like some!
And no good deed goes unpunished! Oh, and don't forget the death threats too, can't get enough of those! Having said all those cheerful comments, it is still the best decision I have made since convincing my wife to marry me 25 years ago!
Once again, good luck to everybody on this board!
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Post by hopefalj on Jun 7, 2016 17:51:11 GMT -5
There was some enjoyment this morning when all the partners at my firm stood up when I entered their meeting and then asked me if they could be seated. I explained that if they had ever been to a Social Security hearing they would realize that was the first and last time that would happen. You will be surprised. There is some formality. All of Representatives and VEs stand up. I just have to get used to saying please sit down instead of carry on! You are in a different world than I. I've had one attorney stand up when addressing me (not usually an SSI attorney), and I consider myself lucky if I can get the VEs to stay awake/off Facebook long enough to give me testimony during the hearings, let alone stand up. It doesn't bother me, frankly, but it's just surprising to hear some reps and VEs carry that level of formality.
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Post by charlsiekate on Jun 7, 2016 17:53:41 GMT -5
Think of poor Merrick Garland. And at least you don't have to go through a confirmation hearing on national television.
There is no reason to worry about who you told or didn't tell, and there is no shame in owning up to your ambitions, whether they are realized or not. The ALJ application will always be a gamble, with a ton of moving parts out of your control, but the rewards are awesome. Humility is one of the greatest qualities in a judge. Don't be too proud to say, I'm sorry I'm not sorry for wanting to be a federal judge.
The FBI special agent application is similar to the ALJ, except you have take a standardized test in the regional office first, and the next step is a physical fitness test, where you have to report how many push ups and pull ups you can do and how fast you can run 1.5 miles. The secret service is similar to the FBI. Who wants to have a pull up contest?
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Post by 71stretch on Jun 7, 2016 18:03:57 GMT -5
At least I have the "being a judge" part well covered already. Good luck to everyone still in the hunt this round, and congratulations to those who have accepted offers.
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Post by raylan on Jun 7, 2016 18:04:20 GMT -5
If anyone out there is an outsider (non-fed) who got the call, would you mind PMing me? I have a question. Thanks.
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Post by phoenixrakkasan on Jun 7, 2016 18:33:08 GMT -5
You will be surprised. There is some formality. All of Representatives and VEs stand up. I just have to get used to saying please sit down instead of carry on! You are in a different world than I. I've had one attorney stand up when addressing me (not usually an SSI attorney), and I consider myself lucky if I can get the VEs to stay awake/off Facebook long enough to give me testimony during the hearings, let alone stand up. It doesn't bother me, frankly, but it's just surprising to hear some reps and VEs carry that level of formality. To clarify, this happens when I enter the room.
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Post by gary on Jun 7, 2016 18:35:55 GMT -5
There was some enjoyment this morning when all the partners at my firm stood up when I entered their meeting and then asked me if they could be seated. I explained that if they had ever been to a Social Security hearing they would realize that was the first and last time that would happen. That's funny, but it is true! There is no glory in this job, just hard work, lots of work, and extra work if you really would like some!
And no good deed goes unpunished! Oh, and don't forget the death threats too, can't get enough of those! Having said all those cheerful comments, it is still the best decision I have made since convincing my wife to marry me 25 years ago!
Once again, good luck to everybody on this board!
Those death threats--are they from claimants, reps, coworkers, or your wife?
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Post by inpatientlurker on Jun 7, 2016 18:39:25 GMT -5
There was some enjoyment this morning when all the partners at my firm stood up when I entered their meeting and then asked me if they could be seated. I explained that if they had ever been to a Social Security hearing they would realize that was the first and last time that would happen. You will be surprised. There is some formality. All of Representatives and VEs stand up. I just have to get used to saying please sit down instead of carry on! I've had one that would leave the room and reenter and make everyone stand, but otherwise all of the ALJs I've appeared are a lot less formal. I also enjoyed when my son asked me tonight, "don't judges have to wear wigs?" I explained we are not in England, but he still told me I should wear one. Should I start a new trend, or is he telling me it would only help my appearance? :-)
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Post by shoocat on Jun 7, 2016 18:40:42 GMT -5
You are in a different world than I. I've had one attorney stand up when addressing me (not usually an SSI attorney), and I consider myself lucky if I can get the VEs to stay awake/off Facebook long enough to give me testimony during the hearings, let alone stand up. It doesn't bother me, frankly, but it's just surprising to hear some reps and VEs carry that level of formality. To clarify, this happens when I enter the room. I am usually in the hearing room before they are. Maybe I need to come in after them. LOL
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Post by gary on Jun 7, 2016 18:43:35 GMT -5
Think of poor Merrick Garland. And at least you don't have to go through a confirmation hearing on national television. There is no reason to worry about who you told or didn't tell, and there is no shame in owning up to your ambitions, whether they are realized or not. The ALJ application will always be a gamble, with a ton of moving parts out of your control, but the rewards are awesome. Humility is one of the greatest qualities in a judge. Don't be too proud to say, I'm sorry I'm not sorry for wanting to be a federal judge. The FBI special agent application is similar to the ALJ, except you have take a standardized test in the regional office first, and the next step is a physical fitness test, where you have to report how many push ups and pull ups you can do and how fast you can run 1.5 miles. The secret service is similar to the FBI. Who wants to have a pull up contest? Merrick Garland won't have to go through a confirmation hearing either.
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Post by pumpkin on Jun 7, 2016 18:46:12 GMT -5
To clarify, this happens when I enter the room. I am usually in the hearing room before they are. Maybe I need to come in after them. LOL Then you risk them watching as your robe sleeves get caught in the chair when you sit down....
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