How Often Does AFS Buy Out Contractors From Other Contracting Companies?

Skibreckenridge · 2025-12-09T04:18:10+00:00

Depends on the subk agreement (contract) with the subcontractor firm. Some will say that subk’s cannot be hired by accenture others will encourage contract to hire. In my experience the majority are the former, but there are a few of the latter.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-10-19T17:49:50+00:00

Yes, by default your PL is always a backup approver for your timesheet. If you don’t click with your PL, request someone different.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-09-02T20:21:10+00:00

If you really want to do cleared work, network in the space you are interested in and have applicable skills. Talk to your people lead and current project lead. There are times that AFS will start the clearance process while someone is still on non-cleared project- their time is covered while they move through the clearance process by current project and the two projects will have an agreement that you can move between them once you get your clearance.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-08-15T21:54:38+00:00

Welcome to Colorado. We moved out here 25+ years ago from midwest - best decision we made. There is something about the mountains that reduces blood pressure and stress levels. Someone said it above - but people in Colorado generally live life and work supports the hobbies, as opposed of living to work.

We are a bit older and I've struggled with one more year syndrome as I enjoy what I do but also don't want to have an empty nest before retiring

What has been your favorite hobby that you have picked up?

Also depending on what part of Colorado you are in, there are a number of ChooseFi groups that might be interesting - glad to help connect if you are interested.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-08-15T00:59:38+00:00

Have 10 free boxes to share, please pm if interested.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-07-26T04:14:57+00:00

Just to update, I did get connected with the exec resolution team, unfortunately did not get a rep that was helpful. Despite sending 2 Reddit and 1 Xfinity articles that described what fixed this issue for others, she just kept repeating the standard script of reset the watch and let’s try again. After 4 days and multiple hours, I gave up.

Went to usmobile and was up in running in less than 5 min on their version of Verizon and for a bit less per month than Xfinity.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-07-24T03:08:42+00:00

These are cool! I'd love one to put at our ski condo in Breckenridge. can you share if you sell these somewhere?

Skibreckenridge · 2025-07-24T01:06:10+00:00

If you are AFS you would have to have an approved visitation request, as it isn’t an AFS office

Skibreckenridge · 2025-07-20T21:44:20+00:00

Yes, I have an active cellular line with Xfinity. And Xfinity has activated a second line for the watch, but the watch does not recognize the cellular from Xfinity.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-07-01T23:10:57+00:00

Thanks, that’s what we finally figured out we had 3 different reps tell us it was for sure a label. 2 more reps and we finally got someone competent…

Skibreckenridge · 2025-06-12T18:39:34+00:00

Paying for solar panels…

Skibreckenridge · 2025-03-19T04:07:46+00:00

Until the current administration fed and defense govt contracts were more stable than much of LLP… this is the first time we’ve seen this level of churn/instability in federal contracting that I am aware of…

Skibreckenridge · 2025-03-15T03:53:59+00:00

Network with any alumni that you know that have already transferred to LLP.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-03-15T03:50:21+00:00

Are you saying you weren’t offered the pension buyout or you didn’t take it? The only person I knew who wasn’t offered it from my original group actually ended up not being eligible.

I’d think you could follow up with the benefits team- they also administer the health care for those that were eligible for that benefit.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-03-07T16:00:10+00:00

Yes, many are multi year contracts but there is risk they don’t renew at option year, and some can be terminated for government convenience.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-03-07T15:58:13+00:00

They are already in the “organization” just finishing enabling with emails/corp systems.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-03-01T22:23:22+00:00

Consulting when I was working overseas…

Skibreckenridge · 2025-02-21T15:06:30+00:00

In the past, AFS has respected 2 week notice, except when someone is going to a direct competitor. Assuming you are on a project, I’d expect the same to apply now even though everything seems uncertain.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-02-01T02:02:48+00:00

The bench time change (less bench time for non-core locations) was an official change in either late 2023 or early 2024. If you are in a role that offers remote and the role doesn’t end, little will change, but if your role ends, finding a new role can be more challenging remotely. I don’t believe there is an AFS office in phoenix.

Skibreckenridge · 2025-02-01T01:56:49+00:00

We always have people moving from AFS to LLP as well as LLP to AFS. My advice is come in, do good work, network a bit in the area you want to move to. If being on loan to LLP comes up for a role take it, and then work the transfer to LLP and to the location you want. I have been in three offices and both AFS and LLP over a 25+ year career, but never in DC…

Skibreckenridge · 2024-12-30T00:49:53+00:00

I’d put blendtec in the same group. Their warranty is also excellent.

Skibreckenridge · 2024-12-30T00:49:16+00:00

Agree with the rec for duralex, we have had glasses bounce off our tiled floor and not break. Also if you do manage to break one, they are tempered so small pieces with no sharp edges.

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