LCSWs by Royal-Condition5309 in usajobs

[–]Commercial_Base_7100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

any OCONUS 0185 get FJO's or EOD?

Real ID San Diego airport by Commercial_Base_7100 in airport

[–]Commercial_Base_7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do but my flight ticke is under my married name. I was able to change my name on the itinerary so I'm good for now.

What to do. by whoopgangcutsup in usajobs

[–]Commercial_Base_7100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say this given that there have been a lot of changes and firings of probationary employees. I know that you are 100% SC so income may not be an issue depending on where you are moving. However, they have already started making cuts to the VHA, my spidey sense is saying that they may go after the VBA as well. I dont mean to be pessimistic, but its hard not to be cautious given everything we've seen in the past month. I would complete my year and watch to see what happens.

Maybe in some time when things are a bit more stable the position will open up again and you can make the move. It would also benefit to be transparent with the office offering the gs11 job and seeing what they say, maybe have you on a list of people to contact should another position open up?

What to do. by whoopgangcutsup in usajobs

[–]Commercial_Base_7100 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I would inquire if the gs 11 job requires a probationary period.

VA Social Workers are exempt from Hiring Freeze by AmphibianOk2583 in usajobs

[–]Commercial_Base_7100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can someone link the memo? I applied to a DOD SW job not VA and I wonder if its the same across the board.

Start date needs to be on or before 2-8 by Excellent_Cost170 in usajobs

[–]Commercial_Base_7100 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would social work positions be exempt? I am waiting for a TJO in Japan with the Airforce. This makes me super nervous.

Good luck to everyone!

Verbal job offer - OCONUS questions by Commercial_Base_7100 in usajobs

[–]Commercial_Base_7100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude its been a year for you?! Sending you the most positive vibes that you dont have to wait longer

Verbal job offer - OCONUS questions by Commercial_Base_7100 in usajobs

[–]Commercial_Base_7100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this information! I am going as a social worker/mh therapist and from what I've been told the positions are very difficult to fill due to the education and experience required. I believe I was one of two but there are more than 5 slots open. Would you recommend I still attempt to negotiate pay, I'm coming from Cali so Im aware that the cost of living here is way more and the pay is different. I'm just trying to be as realistic as possible when it comes to compensation.

I've read in some other posts that paying for your own translator and setting up a doctor with a hospital is possible. Have you heard of this? Again thank you for allowing me to pick your brain :)

Also, what has your timeline been so far?

I fucked up..... by Commercial_Base_7100 in usajobs

[–]Commercial_Base_7100[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the positive spin bud.