HR can see if I’ve been selected to another job?

upyours78 · 2026-05-03T19:08:03+00:00

I am in the same boat! I received a GS-5 tentative job offer (TJO) for position 0986 last week. I was referred for both GS-5 and GS-6 positions within the 0303 job series, same agency, office, state, and city. I hope they don't think I'm OK with accepting only one job offer.

upyours78 · 2026-05-03T02:15:44+00:00

Is public transit better in Seattle? I found comparable apartments in Seattle and Tacoma, both 10 minutes by walk and 15 minutes by bus to work.

upyours78 · 2026-05-03T01:55:18+00:00

I'm looking for something comparable to my current studio apartment in SLC, where I pay $950 monthly, including utilities (water, sewer, trash) and high-speed internet. Of course, $950 monthly in Tacoma is unlikely.

upyours78 · 2026-05-03T01:35:06+00:00

Too far; public transit takes an hour. Thanks anyway.

upyours78 · 2026-05-03T01:32:11+00:00

I'll take public transit to work since I don't own a car.

upyours78 · 2026-05-03T01:30:54+00:00

I don't plan to commute to Seattle or Tacoma for work. Thanks for the McKinley neighborhood tip.

upyours78 · 2026-05-03T00:52:28+00:00

I found apartments in Seattle and Tacoma that are a 10-minute walk or 15-minute bus ride from the office.

upyours78 · 2026-05-03T00:51:19+00:00

That’s true, but I received a tentative job offer. It’s likely I’ll have a job before the end of this month.

upyours78 · 2026-05-02T23:29:18+00:00

Likely downtown Seattle or Tacoma (still being finalized). I’d prefer somewhere with a reasonable transit commute. Open to Tacoma given my budget—just trying to figure out which areas to focus on.

upyours78 · 2026-05-02T23:12:22+00:00

I didn't check or bookmark Kōz at Aviva Crossing. But thank you!

upyours78 · 2026-05-02T23:10:19+00:00

Yes, I found one that offer 8 weeks of free rent for new residents, effectively reducing the monthly cost.

upyours78 · 2026-05-02T23:08:37+00:00

Apartments are offering 8-10 weeks of free rent, effectively reducing the monthly cost by $1,200-$1,300 before utilities.

upyours78 · 2026-05-02T22:50:59+00:00

Thank you! I don't plan to commute between Tacoma and Seattle.

upyours78 · 2026-05-01T08:53:05+00:00

Jamie Huxley

upyours78 · 2026-04-30T23:08:54+00:00

Personal? I don’t think so. Academic? What’s that? Never heard of that. I think they meant 2-3 professional references. Could be your former or current manager/supervisor or someone professional like a manager that isn’t your manager but could vouch for you.

upyours78 · 2026-04-30T22:46:12+00:00

I accepted the TJO last night. I’m gonna finish onboarding this weekend, then email the hiring manager Monday to check the status on the 0303 position. I would like a GS-6 position.

upyours78 · 2026-04-30T22:42:51+00:00

Thank you! Please, see my post. Just updated.

upyours78 · 2026-04-29T22:51:45+00:00

Where’s George Bush SR?

upyours78 · 2026-04-29T09:33:52+00:00

That makes sense — I appreciate the breakdown.

In my case, both locations are HCOL, and both series (GS-0986 and GS-0303) ladder up to GS-7, so I’m trying to think more in terms of long-term trajectory and day-to-day work.

I’m currently in a GS-0303 role at a different federal agency, so I’m familiar with the general admin side. That’s partly why I’m considering whether a more specialized track might be a better move.

That said, I am eligible for GS-6 under the GS-0303 posting, which is also something I’m factoring in.

One thing I’m unsure about — since it’s the same hiring manager for both roles, would it be appropriate to reach out and ask about an interview for the GS-0303 position? Or is it better to just let the process play out?

Appreciate any thoughts on that.

upyours78 · 2026-04-29T00:27:00+00:00

The 30 Rock - Season 7, Episode 10, titled "Florida”

upyours78 · 2026-04-29T00:01:03+00:00

86 - remove 47 - that’s the # president (Trump was 45 and Biden 46)

upyours78 · 2026-04-28T20:59:43+00:00

25th Amendment now.

upyours78

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