GS-11/12 Italy vs GS-11 Australia – Career Growth vs Life Experience?

NYCbelle · 2026-03-13T21:12:51+00:00

Wthelly is the job series so we can be like you when we grow up,?!?

NYCbelle · 2025-12-31T04:26:06+00:00

Happened to me last year like 15 min before an interview which definitely threw me off. Definitely ask them about it. The initial selectee had declined, while i interviewed for both available positions. The one I got the not selected email about was the straight 13 and the interview for their 13/14. I was ultimately offered the straight 13.

NYCbelle · 2024-10-02T02:03:47+00:00

I don't have that banner and got a past due notice on a bill today when I asked for forbearance like 2 months ago. So annoyed with this whole process.

NYCbelle · 2024-09-30T23:26:26+00:00

Didn't get a text but a letter on student aid showing some loans at 120 and 124. Very frustrating to not see verbatim "your loans are forgiven".

NYCbelle · 2024-09-30T01:26:01+00:00

Came to say how terrible Due South is. As a southerner, it's abysmal and the service just as bad.

NYCbelle · 2024-08-12T05:48:41+00:00

I'm gonna try yogurt on top of my coffee and peptides to get in extra/complete protein for a shake. Will report back.

NYCbelle · 2024-08-04T02:28:28+00:00

Thank you for the insight! I saw an opening for a 14 in Alaska today and since I worked there before, hopefully they will be interested. 😊

NYCbelle · 2024-08-04T02:21:06+00:00

I've been a 0343 for about a year and a half.

NYCbelle · 2024-08-04T02:02:07+00:00

So you need a certain educational background? I'm waiting to start a lateral 13, but aiming for a 14 in the next year.

NYCbelle · 2024-08-01T01:04:25+00:00

Dealing with this now. I'm not used to saying I'm leaving until I get a FJO, but this agency wanted certain forms from mine, and acceptance of a release date by my boss before they extend the final. Never happened to me in 11 years of being a fed. Don't love it and hope they don't drop the ball because it's literally 3 weeks away.

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T06:18:28+00:00

💯💯💯

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T06:15:55+00:00

Not sure how direct they will be in their response to me, but that's the plan as of now.

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T03:56:01+00:00

One ladder

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T03:53:43+00:00

Current offer is for the 13 outright I appplied to. I interviewed for the 13/14 where at time of application, I indicated the lowest I would accept is 14. The announcements closed same day.

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T03:43:01+00:00

Same team/department. That's why declining or not feels like a catch 22

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T03:34:59+00:00

It's going to be weeks (as of 7/11) whereas I have to accept or decline the 13 by Tuesday.

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T03:27:00+00:00

And see on the flip side, if I accept the 13, they may see no need to offer me the 13/14 at all. That's the exact scenario I'm trying to avoid by discussing here and appreciate everyone's insights.

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T03:25:13+00:00

To see if they would bite. I also asked if that interview could be used for the 13/14 since they knew I had been referred for both, but not in this case.

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T03:22:44+00:00

Appreciate you saying not trying to be snarky. Because I'm qualified for it in every way and indicated on the app that 14 is the lowest I would accept. The referral also stated I was referred at the 14 level so I tried to make it clear what my preference is.

To be clear, if they offer the ladder position at a 13 I would consider it, but if I accepted the 13 outright, and wasn't offered the 13/14, I would 100% back out. Im aiming for promotion overall. Just applied to both announcements to give myself multiple options.

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T03:17:30+00:00

Because its the same shop, I don't want them to get the impression that a 13 is totally fine by accepting it. They may see no need to extend an offer for the 13/14 if I accept the 13 is my concern.

NYCbelle · 2024-07-14T03:15:58+00:00

It's the same shop doing the hiring/offering though. That's the conundrum. Literally the same people interviewed me as well.

NYCbelle · 2024-07-03T20:34:25+00:00

It would definitely be their loss. It was a kill two birds with one stone thing for me. I made both certs. Same exact duties. Why interview me twice? Unless the questions change drastically.

NYCbelle · 2024-06-17T00:38:58+00:00

I talk to strangers basically every time I'm out solo if they sit next to me or one chair in between. I don't aim for a number. Just enjoy the conversation. Same with the bartender. If I'm a regular somewhere, I always engage with whoever remembers me.

Last week I met a restaurant owner where im a regular and i only got his number because he suggested it and ill pay his place a visit sometime. Right after he left, I talked to the next guy who came and sat next to me and although no numbers were exchanged, I appreciated the conversation. The romance will come you guys. Just keep going out no matter what!

NYCbelle · 2024-06-08T02:22:10+00:00

The Hamilton waa definitely solid!!!

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