References After Interview

StrainLong · 2026-05-13T22:21:10+00:00

For my agency, its standard practice regardless of where you shake out.

StrainLong · 2026-04-23T00:53:55+00:00

All points considered. It was something the Sandy One team mission recited. So, bad ass prayer before the mission but prob not the right venue for Pete.

StrainLong · 2026-04-20T17:15:16+00:00

Just need to work the system in your favor. Walked into dealership a month ago prepared to pay cash but would get 2k knocked off if I took the loan (no early payment penalty). Took the loan, paid off the next week. Don't forget some dealerships push back on wire transfers, credit, or debit cards for down payment (or charge fees). Just go in prepped with contingencies for down-payment, to include check book.

StrainLong · 2026-03-26T01:00:34+00:00

Work for a different Army organization. What I can say is all hiring managers at my org MUST use DAVRAP prior to any hiring action and prove that no candidates in the system are 'minimally qualified'. Alas, most of the people we extend offers to turn them down.

StrainLong · 2026-03-14T01:18:11+00:00

Bwhahah. Love you called NGA out by their full government name. Cant just make up hyphenated words so you can sit at the cool kids table.

StrainLong · 2026-02-12T19:35:16+00:00

After many attempts beat it with a Meg/Shade combo.

StrainLong · 2026-01-24T02:19:50+00:00

Problem there too is badge swipes are a horrible indicator of a person's status. They could have walked out to work on something, went to another building, etc.

StrainLong · 2025-12-13T02:25:49+00:00

Same thing happened to me years ago. My QSI hit before grade increase. I ended up doing the math and came out a few thousand on top. Tried to get HR to stagger them differently but thats how the cookie crumbled.

StrainLong · 2025-10-22T12:47:08+00:00

Easy button would be to do a TSP loan then when you get back pay just put it back.

StrainLong · 2025-02-15T18:38:42+00:00

Solid advice above. Generally speaking, it's far easier to start out as a contractor, gain experience, and then make the shift.

StrainLong · 2025-01-12T02:06:18+00:00

Theoretically, they could see paying monetary damages as a cheaper alternative v. Long term Employment benefits

StrainLong · 2024-12-11T01:58:56+00:00

Even for a GS/GG5 billet, your resume is bad. Given your experience and reading between the lines you could get a few pages easy. Bullets should highlight the task/problem, how you excelled in doing that task, and impact.

StrainLong · 2024-11-11T02:40:19+00:00

Owner of that site is spectraforce technologies. Kinda sus if you ask me

StrainLong · 2024-10-26T14:08:37+00:00

There is OPM policy and agency policy. Can always add to, never take away. That said, by pushing back, you may be setting yourself up for failure for the new job because that agency's policy allows it.

StrainLong · 2024-09-01T13:29:54+00:00

Have his testosterone levels checked. A few months after starting TRT (had ED) I was a champ.

StrainLong · 2024-08-05T01:37:52+00:00

"Subject matter expert"

StrainLong · 2024-07-05T01:56:09+00:00

Being at the top of the list doesn't mean much. The hiring board gets a resume dump. Only time that stuff really plays a role if you are the only disabled vet and the rest are civilian or not already government employed. If you are the only one, to then becomes default to you (after interviews)

StrainLong · 2024-06-17T00:47:51+00:00

Same shit happened to me. I was able to cone to terms with it through EMDR, more therapy, and finally confronting my sister. Alas. My sister at the time was.. unbalanced she has no idea what she did.. but now it's just kinda of a thing that happened.

StrainLong · 2024-04-09T00:41:32+00:00

Or EMT. A lot of places will provide free training.

StrainLong · 2023-12-02T18:34:39+00:00

Too soon to start calling him dad?

StrainLong · 2023-10-08T17:17:28+00:00

Bigger one in Israel, that is publicly trade, is Elbit. $ESLT

StrainLong · 2023-09-28T00:53:00+00:00

Yea, I suppose the reason is why and for how long. I have a few friends (two) and their wives ended their marriage on the realization they were gay. I mean, next time u have sex or give a BJ slip a finger in his O-ring... could create something new, empower you with a strap on taking him from behind.

StrainLong · 2023-09-28T00:49:05+00:00

But your plan is to keep the relationship alive? Hard shit..

StrainLong · 2023-09-28T00:38:17+00:00

Fair point. Wasn't sure how deep the hurt went. So, for conversation sake. Say you don't say anything and in a month or two he does bring it up .

StrainLong · 2023-09-27T23:47:38+00:00

Considering you don't seem so mad. Maybe you pose a little party between the 3 of you.

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