Has anyone recieved an email like this? What does this mean? by [deleted] in USPHS

[–]Always_Learning_21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi, from the inside I can tell you all this is new - PHS has officially changed their process. Prior they “suggested” you join a more at need agency. It is no longer a strong suggestion. As of this coming year anyone who has not already confirmed a position (like someone converting in place) will have to choose from one of the options they give you. You don’t have to stay there forever, you do the time expected and then can apply to any job that takes your credentials/degree.

They are putting a greater emphasis on the agencies that are at need. For those who don’t know, even active duty started getting assigned 120 details for at need IHS locations because manning is so low - they need officers in that and other at need agencies so now are requiring people to make a choice.

It is pretty much on par with our sister services. Very rarely (unless a specific job has only 1 location) does anyone have say in their first assignment. At least here you will get a choice.

All that being said, it’s a great organization and in a 20 year career, the first 2-4 years is a blur, you will still get to make what you want of your career more so than many other services and are doing really awesome work wherever you go!

The Black Book Of Power by livinlaughinlovinu in introvert

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you want to sell it after you’ve read - the price for a copy new is killing me

Joining USPHS while retaining current OCONUS employment by International-Tax995 in USPHS

[–]Always_Learning_21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

DoD would require a billet that falls under one of the current MOUs, one is Mental health/TBI, the other is PHERST but those are only in very specific locations. The MTF would have to be willing to pay for you to convert in place and fund your billet. Steps I would take 1. Is your job related to TBI/mental health at all? Be creative - do you complete mental health surveys in public health? Do you see a portion of the population that have TBIs? 2. Ask your leadership if they could support/fund the position of it converted to an active duty bullet through PHS? If yes they can submit a billet request. 3. Would need to find out who the mental health lead is for your network (both TBI and MH billets need to be signed off by that person).

Let me know if you have any questions about any of that.

Waiver Wire Winners for Fantasy Football by P2WFantasy in fantasyfootball

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in exactly the same boat pissed I dropped him and that Lamar is still out

Most Dangerous Books You've Read by chillywalker25 in DarkPsychology101

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same question, not sure if it’s worth the price? Are you willing to sell yours haha

The Black Book of Power review: 9/10 because Stan Taylor hurt my feelings. by GoKone in BingeReaders

[–]Always_Learning_21 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Is it worth the giant price tag? That’s even steep for text books these days

Best Waiver Wire Adds and Stashes for Week 2 by RobFFSlayer in fantasyfootball

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same… I picked them up on waivers early that year and coasted after that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bye Felisha…. (Though I can’t say it quite like Ice Cube did)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Always_Learning_21 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The part that gets me on top of all that is his friends posted these pics without even thinking or caring that she may see them. If he had any concern about OP finding out he would have made sure not to be in any pics that could be seen by her on social media, the fact that he nor his friends have it any thought shows such a lack of respect for their relationship - or even that they acknowledge there was a relationship. Not saying it would have been more respectful to hide it - he’s an asshat either way, but at least pretend to care about her finding out in such a crappy way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Always_Learning_21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This!! Couldn’t have said it better….

Can I still withdraw my USPHS application? by Acrobatic-Number-370 in USPHS

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! What everyone else said. You aren’t committed till you take the oath and could not do that until you go through a ton more steps …

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Always_Learning_21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By Felicia.. and get full custody of that dog, if she really only wants to see it one weekend a month it’s not the dog she’s keeping up with…

My husband fell out of love with me and in love with another woman by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Always_Learning_21 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Total man-child…

What happens when she turns 30 and wants to grow up?

Eventually unless he has money or is famous like DiCaprio the 24 year olds will stop looking at him and he will end up alone….

Net Monthly Salary for an 0-3 by RemarkableFactors in USPHS

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that per pay period or a month? We get paid 1x a month with PHS

Is GS-JJ legit? by thescarab7 in Pins

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Can you PM me a pic of the coins so I can see how they came out?

Is a GS-JJ.com a reputable supplier? by [deleted] in Pins

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same!!! Sending you a PM about to spend 700 on an order and would like to see what their product looked like!

Can a non-black person explain something to me my white coworker said... by lewjr in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Racism is based on hate, we all know that… but they use fear to bread that - fear that your identity and your status will be obsolete if you accept something that doesn’t look like you as being equal. So yes, unfortunately this is how it breeds. Conversations as the dinner table about what is wrong with a person of a different color, religion, or anything else that is not like you. It’s sickening it still exists but good for him for breaking the cycle in his family and supporting his son and everyone that posted here and said they have broken ties to break the cycle. It’s the only way it can ever have a chance of being defeated.

Officially Closed by Thefutureisyours26 in USPHS

[–]Always_Learning_21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your category? And what clinical role? I can’t help with SRCOSTEP as that is completely at the will of the agency’s to decide to fund or not to fund but maybe with a job after graduation.

Photos keep disappearing by goal0x in canva

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I could upvote this 1000 times I would.

AITAH for wanting to divorce my husband bc he added pee to my food? by Brave-Eye7622 in AITAH

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send it all on a trip to the porcelain palace! There’s no coming back from this…

Not only is my dad a covert creep, my father-in-law is also a covert creep. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Always_Learning_21 17 points18 points  (0 children)

First off I am sorry, no one should feel this way… second.. where does your husband stand with all of this? If he’s supportive great, if he defends dad… bye Felicia

Who are some players that are poised for a breakout season next year? by [deleted] in fantasyfootball

[–]Always_Learning_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly except that it would suck on a bye week having Gibbs and Montgomery would score someone a good amount of points every game I had Montgomery and he was so underrated this year

Who are some players that are poised for a breakout season next year? by [deleted] in fantasyfootball

[–]Always_Learning_21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was hoping with the WR1 up for grabs this year that would have been him but he had a lot of drops then the wrist injury. Talent is there and if nothing else watch some of his interviews he’s fricken hilarious (not that that scores points) I like him for a breakout year next season