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Post by gary on Aug 8, 2016 14:07:00 GMT -5
On the plus side, if they don't notify until after Labor Day we get to have cheaper lodging rates. It may have been in an earlier post, but are all components of the DC exam usually in one location or more? Generally I've used Trip Advisor and they've been pretty on the level as far as room type, etc. Money doesn't always buy hotel happiness--one trip I was filling in for a senior partner who had booked ultra luxe in Santa Barbara (so you know it was a trip mere associates didn't get to make). Fish was mediocre, gave me baaaad indigestion (and more); rusty /dirty tapwater. And the mint on the pillow was nothing exceptional either. Boy was I upset (on sr. partner's behalf). As the puritans used to say, no nudes is good nudes. This comes down to us as..... Generally two locations. Always over two days.
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Aug 8, 2016 15:41:58 GMT -5
Actually, tick tock is another Hunger Games reference. The last quarter quell was based on a clock. Tick. Tock.
And I beat Gary to it!
J
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Post by Gaidin on Aug 8, 2016 17:06:29 GMT -5
If they are telling ALJs to plan on being in FC the first week of September, 8/31 would be a bit late, would it not? All this assumes Gary's intel is correct. The grading and invites would presumably go faster this time. In 2013, that was the first time they had administered a radically different test. Now, they know what they're doing (ha) so I'm hoping that we'll hear this week. Yeah. That's why it took longer to get your phase 2 invites...... Never ever bet against OPM taking more time than expected no matter how good your basis for making the assumption.
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Post by Thru Hiker on Aug 8, 2016 17:44:18 GMT -5
The grading and invites would presumably go faster this time. In 2013, that was the first time they had administered a radically different test. Now, they know what they're doing (ha) so I'm hoping that we'll hear this week. Yeah. That's why it took longer to get your phase 2 invites...... Never ever bet against OPM taking more time than expected no matter how good your basis for making the assumption. I have a little card next to my computer for my visits to this board, to remind me: Don't Speculate, Pontificate, or Ingratiate. I know I've come close to breaking Rule 2, and hopefully my intentions have been pure enough not to break Rule 3, but I'm going to break Rule 1 (since I keep doing that over and over again, anyway). Besides, I like to think of them as guidelines rather than rules. Current theory (of course, based on little data): if SI etc. will take place in September, invites will come later in August with minimal notice (10 days?) because it will weed out all but the serious. Heavy hitters in their current jobs can and are willing to clear their calendars, and will find the means to come on short notice. Those who seriously want this job will do so. Those already in DC, easy to respond. Those that can't, maybe not Top Shelf ALJ material, at least for the next cert round. That's my current theory, as I abandon the rule of reason that prompted me to vote for an earlier invite date. Of course, there could be just one poor soul at OPM tasked with this wonderful herding job, which would explain everything. So too would be budgetary hand-wringing, the climate sure is HUGELY unpredictable. If another week passes, I finally will follow the sage advice of long-time members, and release all expectations. . . .shoulda done that months ago....I might try doing that while in headstand position.
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Post by Gaidin on Aug 8, 2016 18:45:59 GMT -5
Yuuugely
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Post by queenie262 on Aug 8, 2016 18:58:32 GMT -5
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Post by redsox1 on Aug 8, 2016 19:06:10 GMT -5
Yeah. That's why it took longer to get your phase 2 invites...... Current theory (of course, based on little data): if SI etc. will take place in September, invites will come later in August with minimal notice (10 days?) because it will weed out all but the serious. Heavy hitters in their current jobs can and are willing to clear their calendars, and will find the means to come on short notice. Those who seriously want this job will do so. Those already in DC, easy to respond. Those that can't, maybe not Top Shelf ALJ material, at least for the next cert round. I love a good conspiracy theory but . . . The dates seem to be assigned by SSN numerically.
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Post by Gaidin on Aug 8, 2016 20:48:18 GMT -5
First wave folks like myself were assigned dates by SSN location but later groups got to schedule YMMV.
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Post by hopingforalj on Aug 9, 2016 9:30:52 GMT -5
In undergraduate, I studied Geology, so this quote might be appropriate now, "Geology is the study of pressure and time. That's all it really takes is pressure and time. That, and a big damn poster". Courtesy of Red from Shawshank Redemption. TICK TICK TICK TICK, good luck to all.
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Post by rice on Aug 9, 2016 9:35:31 GMT -5
And with all that pressure and time, we will become exquisite rare gems. Diamonds, y'all, diamonds.
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Post by Milliron on Aug 9, 2016 10:26:47 GMT -5
Keep swimming, keep swimming . . .
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Post by juristguy77 on Aug 9, 2016 10:37:13 GMT -5
I understand that notices have started to flow. I've heard from a few colleagues that they received emails stating their scores were NOT high enough to go to DC for further testing. My sources received these emails yesterday.
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Post by gary on Aug 9, 2016 10:43:26 GMT -5
I understand that notices have started to flow. I've heard from a few colleagues that they received emails stating their scores were NOT high enough to go to DC for further testing. My sources received these emails yesterday. Thanks for the intel. Good luck!
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Post by msp on Aug 9, 2016 10:52:32 GMT -5
I understand that notices have started to flow. I've heard from a few colleagues that they received emails stating their scores were NOT high enough to go to DC for further testing. My sources received these emails yesterday. Yes, thanks for intel. Sorry to hear a/b your colleagues.
Now I am vacillating b/t wanting to check my email and wanting to ignore it completely.
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Post by maine on Aug 9, 2016 10:58:15 GMT -5
I've kind of resigned myself to not hearing anything, but I couldn't help myself and checked this board today. Now I feel nervous! We will see if I hear what I want to hear. I'm going with no news is good news for now.
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Post by christina on Aug 9, 2016 11:07:29 GMT -5
I understand that notices have started to flow. I've heard from a few colleagues that they received emails stating their scores were NOT high enough to go to DC for further testing. My sources received these emails yesterday. oh, interesting, it's about that time then, Good luck!!!
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Post by Mjǿlner on Aug 9, 2016 11:38:09 GMT -5
I understand that notices have started to flow. I've heard from a few colleagues that they received emails stating their scores were NOT high enough to go to DC for further testing. My sources received these emails yesterday. Is this the way things were done in the past? With those who failed to select being notified first and then the successful applicants being notified?
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Post by msp on Aug 9, 2016 11:42:23 GMT -5
Mjǿlner, there doesn't appear to be a set pattern - or perhaps that IS the set pattern? Eg., I didn't get my foad until a full year after everyone got their "you may now proceed" email.
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Post by hopingforalj on Aug 9, 2016 11:45:58 GMT -5
When 2015 subgroup was invited, the foad emails came out first, then invites, as best i remember.
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Post by Mjǿlner on Aug 9, 2016 12:10:34 GMT -5
Has anyone else confirmed that FOADs have really been launched?
While I don't want to question the veracity of anyone, I note that the intel is coming from only one member and it is his first post. As an agency "outsider" I don't know anyone else who is in the running, but I would imagine that if FOADs went out yesterday, that there are plenty of other board members who work with other applicants who would have shared their misery by lunch time here on the eastern seaboard.
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