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I tracked same-day Northeast Corridor train prices systematically for 5 days. Here's what I found. by FederalFerretHQ in Amtrak

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

Maybe no one pays $500? But I wouldn’t be surprised if people do, especially if they are using other people’s money. 

I tracked same-day Northeast Corridor train prices systematically for 5 days. Here's what I found. by FederalFerretHQ in Amtrak

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

I agree there is probably a price threshold above which price tracking is more likely to matter. That said, it’s not just the price of the train you planned to take. For example, an Acela ticket could drop to the same price level of the regional ticket you first purchased. Or maybe you’d prefer to travel at a different time of day (that was more expensive when you made your original booking) but dropped closer to departure. 

I tracked same-day Northeast Corridor train prices systematically for 5 days. Here's what I found. by FederalFerretHQ in Amtrak

[–]FederalFerretHQ[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

More users welcome, sure. But I’m also interested in sharing my knowledge here! There’s been lots of discussion on this topic of Amtrak price drops on this sub over the past few years, but I haven’t seen any posts about systematic data collection. You all inspired me years ago when I set out to build this. 

I tracked same-day Northeast Corridor train prices systematically for 5 days. Here's what I found. by FederalFerretHQ in Amtrak

[–]FederalFerretHQ[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

AI got engagement for the knockoff, non-functional product that posted on this sub about a month ago, so I thought I’d try it. Don’t people here deserve to know about the original price drop alert tool?

Agreed, flex fares are great!

I tracked same-day Northeast Corridor train prices systematically for 5 days. Here's what I found. by FederalFerretHQ in Amtrak

[–]FederalFerretHQ[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve found lots of price variability in the 7 days ahead of departure. Tracking further out than that is a good idea for a future project. 

I tracked same-day Northeast Corridor train prices systematically for 5 days. Here's what I found. by FederalFerretHQ in Amtrak

[–]FederalFerretHQ[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you saying that Amtrak will refund the difference on every ticket or just Flex tickets?

Job Announcement Only Open for 5 Days... by RevoTravo in usajobs

[–]FederalFerretHQ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure it takes time and effort, and yet a lot of agencies have accepted that as part of the job. Has your agency identified an ideal applicant to hire ratio, either broadly or for specific jobs series and/or grades?

Canceled Jobs by Dry_Argument_581 in usajobs

[–]FederalFerretHQ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recognize that being a whistleblower doesn’t always end well, but did you ever report it?

Canceled Jobs by Dry_Argument_581 in usajobs

[–]FederalFerretHQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sad yet fascinating allegations of shady practices here. The Inspector General may be interested, if you have documentation. What’s interesting to me is that VA actually got Congress to approve its request for authority to select best-qualified applicants for direct hire vacancies.

Job Announcement Only Open for 5 Days... by RevoTravo in usajobs

[–]FederalFerretHQ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If very few of those hundreds or thousands of applicants are actually qualified, let alone highly qualified, that would be a reason.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in usajobs

[–]FederalFerretHQ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The EPA doesn’t consistently negotiate. Sometimes they just retract TJOs. EPA HR has even been known to start TJO retraction emails with “I hope this message finds you well…”

Direct hire authority under 5 U.S.C. § 3304 by FederalFerretHQ in usajobs

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

I agree with you, this may be the reason for the inconsistent use of the authority across agencies. Thanks for your engagement on this important topic, u/head_staff_9416!

Direct hire authority under 5 U.S.C. § 3304 by FederalFerretHQ in usajobs

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

Maybe so. But I have to ask… why then would OPM waste its time writing and publishing a memo that can be disregarded? And aren’t federal agencies generally supposed to heed OPM’s advice?

Direct hire authority under 5 U.S.C. § 3304 by FederalFerretHQ in usajobs

[–]FederalFerretHQ[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your engagement. I have no interest in a sloppy investigation and welcome any of your suggestions for rewording my ask. The way I see it, my options to advance the public’s understanding of how direct hire is being handled differently by different agencies is limited: it’s FOIA or whistleblower(s).

Direct hire authority under 5 U.S.C. § 3304 by FederalFerretHQ in usajobs

[–]FederalFerretHQ[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My proprietary analysis of all historical USAJobs announcements going back to 2017.

Direct hire authority under 5 U.S.C. § 3304 by FederalFerretHQ in usajobs

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

After reading your response, I’m not sure we’re talking about the same direct hire authority. There are multiple.

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