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Post by Thru Hiker on Aug 10, 2016 7:22:03 GMT -5
USAHire@pdri.com was the email address with PDRI-USAHire as sender name (From) and Interim Notice as subject line. Thanks so much for this intel. I've added this address to the e-mail white-listing thread:
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Post by bayou on Aug 10, 2016 7:31:09 GMT -5
All who are receiving FOADs at this stage of the game - you all have my sympathy...I am still in limbo so may receive the notice so I say this next part in all sincerity - remember to keep hope and spirits up - seems like OPM tested in batches last time and given the high number of applicants this spring - I am very sure the same thing will happen again... i.e they will run the first batch of applicants through that hit some magic number - and then once those folks have mosied through the process - they will notify a 2d batch for testing. So keep checking back here on the board and checking your email and do not assume this is th end of the journey. This is what happened last time but I'm not sure we can expect that this time for several reasons.
1. It appears that the last 2d batch invites was partially based on an MSPB ruling. 2. OPM realized that it was going to run out of names for SSA's intended hiring and decided to invite more to the dance as an interim measure pending the refresh. 3. The intel this time seems to indicate a strong possibility that a larger number will be invited to DC than was invited in the first round of 2013 applicants.
At this point, there is no MSPB litigation of which we are aware, OPM is aware of SSA's intended hiring level and complaints of not receiving enough names and OPM is intending to bolster the register with a larger number of names up front. There may indeed be a second invite at a later time because it is easier to do that than an completely new refresh. I wouldn't count on it though. It just seems less likely to me because OPM better understands what was a new process in 2013 and also better understands the lay of the land between SSA's needs and Congressional scrutiny.
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Post by defender on Aug 10, 2016 7:42:41 GMT -5
When do we expect invitation emails to come out?
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Post by aljag on Aug 10, 2016 7:51:29 GMT -5
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Post by Ready-Now! on Aug 10, 2016 7:52:57 GMT -5
When do we expect invitation emails to come out? I would venture a wag and say soon
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Post by trekker on Aug 10, 2016 8:14:14 GMT -5
UGH. I knew I shouldn't have logged in to this forum today. Heading to India on Saturday and now this to worry about. For those who have received notice that you didn't make the cut, appeal. Lots of the 2013 group did that and I believe some are now part of the ALJ class. I got to DC, didn't make it further and didn't appeal. So I am back at square one. Appeal and hope for the best. Good luck to all.
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Post by sealaw90 on Aug 10, 2016 8:27:27 GMT -5
Does anyone know if the FOAD letters go out in one batch? I've searched the forum but couldn't seem to find an answer (if there is one). It seems if the scoring is relative they would have to score everybody first, wouldn't they? Every time I tell myself I am going to try to not think about this process, I learn something and start feeling anxious. One slight correction for the record. FOAD emails come from SSA after you have been on a cert and were not hired. Emails from OPM can be named something else, but to keep the search function and historical readings of the board accurate, only use FOAD in one context. Thanks
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Post by nestle on Aug 10, 2016 9:22:01 GMT -5
Oooooh lexicography!!! I want in!!!
Proposed names/acronyms for the post-online-component OPM rejection email:
- Did not receive a rose. - MOAD : Maybe on another day (see? Continuity!) - The Black Knight - "None shall pass!!!" - The TPS Report - "This Particularly Sucks" - The Bronze Medal email
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Post by msp on Aug 10, 2016 9:26:18 GMT -5
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Post by hopingforalj on Aug 10, 2016 9:30:05 GMT -5
TPS report, and I own a red stapler as well.
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Post by monday on Aug 10, 2016 9:32:52 GMT -5
TPS. Nothing's better than Office Space.
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Post by hollyrock on Aug 10, 2016 9:34:01 GMT -5
I also vote for TPS report. While I wait on my "jumping to conclusions mat." )
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Post by aljag on Aug 10, 2016 9:35:28 GMT -5
TPS report, and I own a red stapler as well. Concur. TPS report has my vote. And if OPM doesn’t notify us by Monday, there will be many on this board with a “case of the Mundays....” SaveSave
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Post by enigma on Aug 10, 2016 9:42:19 GMT -5
I vote for TPS as well. Is anyone else scared to check their after some received the you are not progressing to DC email...or is it just me?
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Post by weisstho on Aug 10, 2016 9:59:21 GMT -5
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Post by msp on Aug 10, 2016 10:03:28 GMT -5
I worked for a partner who looked just like him, mannerisms, dress, and most certainly, "uh, yeah, we're going to need you to come in this weekend."
Looks like my winning-ness has ended...I'm outvoted and it's now TPS. It was a good reign.
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Post by weisstho on Aug 10, 2016 10:22:24 GMT -5
F.O.A.S.H. "... And Stay Home."
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Post by sealaw90 on Aug 10, 2016 10:27:01 GMT -5
F.O.A.S.H. "... And Stay Home." HAH! Now that is funny and original. TPS has no relevance to the OPM process, but it is a classic reference...
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Post by nestle on Aug 10, 2016 10:27:11 GMT -5
Truth. Attachments:
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Post by maine on Aug 10, 2016 10:28:09 GMT -5
Does anyone know if the FOAD letters go out in one batch? I've searched the forum but couldn't seem to find an answer (if there is one). It seems if the scoring is relative they would have to score everybody first, wouldn't they? Every time I tell myself I am going to try to not think about this process, I learn something and start feeling anxious. One slight correction for the record. FOAD emails come from SSA after you have been on a cert and were not hired. Emails from OPM can be named something else, but to keep the search function and historical readings of the board accurate, only use FOAD in one context. Thanks Funny - the first time I try to use an acronym I get it wrong! I thought it referred to any rejection letter along the way but now realize it's something more specific. It's kind of crazy there are so many opportunities for rejection that each rejection has a different name.
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