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The Mantis
Jul 19, 2004

what is yall sayin?
S3 is pretty strong. In my experience the gap from 2 -> 3 is the largest of the bunch. Lots of 2+s out there...

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TCD
Nov 13, 2002

Every step, a fucking adventure.
That lovely day of congrats, condolences and wtfs..

The Mantis
Jul 19, 2004

what is yall sayin?

TCD posted:

That lovely day of congrats, condolences and wtfs..

flag day???

SCRwM
Sep 17, 2012

TCD posted:

That lovely day of congrats, condolences and wtfs..

Lots of "WTF's" around the lunch table yesterday..

Tyro
Nov 10, 2009

The Mantis posted:

flag day???

Promotion list was released.

qwertyman
May 2, 2003

Congress gave me $3.1 trillion, which I already spent on extremely dangerous drugs. We had acid, cocaine, and a whole galaxy of uppers, downers, screamers, laughers, and amyls.
So odd that the promotion lists are this annual public event. Maybe if you make SFS, since that's like making partner at a law firm or MD at a bank, but it's odd to announce people going each step up the ladder.

AKA Pseudonym
May 16, 2004

A dashing and sophisticated young man
Doctor Rope

SCRwM posted:

Lots of "WTF's" around the lunch table yesterday..

I'm as surprised as anybody OK?

zzonkmiles
Mar 3, 2014

Oh, he was just arbitrarily saying stuff.

The Mantis posted:

flag day???

QEP results for the June FSOT cohort were also just released.

TCD
Nov 13, 2002

Every step, a fucking adventure.

AKA Pseudonym posted:

I'm as surprised as anybody OK?

Congrats dude. I was just re-reading the list for goons :)

Bruxism
Apr 29, 2009

Absolutely not anxious about anything.

Bleak Gremlin
Congrats to the humble Homie S as well. Long last recognized for being a hard working totally chilled out dude.

Slaan
Mar 16, 2009



ASHERAH DEMANDS I FEAST, I VOTE FOR A FEAST OF FLESH

zzonkmiles posted:

QEP results for the June FSOT cohort were also just released.

Yep. :toot:

Tyro
Nov 10, 2009

Bruxism posted:

Congrats to the humble Homie S as well. Long last recognized for being a hard working totally chilled out dude.

Seriously, congrats!

SCRwM
Sep 17, 2012

AKA Pseudonym posted:

I'm as surprised as anybody OK?

Congrats!

TCD
Nov 13, 2002

Every step, a fucking adventure.

Bruxism posted:

Congrats to the humble Homie S as well. Long last recognized for being a hard working totally chilled out dude.

Oh poo poo - missed another name. Congrats man - well deserved.

Leif.
Mar 27, 2005

Son of the Defender
Formerly Diplomaticus/SWATJester
Grats and/or condolences as appropriate fam.

AKA Pseudonym
May 16, 2004

A dashing and sophisticated young man
Doctor Rope

Bruxism posted:

Congrats to the humble Homie S as well. Long last recognized for being a hard working totally chilled out dude.

Congrats Homie. I like it better when they divide people up by specialty. It makes it easier to find people.

HJE-Cobra
Jul 15, 2007

Bear Witness

Hell Gem
I've completed most of my training now, and mostly have consultation days and "Refresher Communications" stuff, with a few other odds n ends, before my departure to post later this month. This is still kinda surreal to me, and it seems a little overwhelming.

At least my wife is going with me, so I won't be all alone overseas!

Nutrimentia
Apr 30, 2013

You're a cantaloupe!
I might be the first to TIC out as an 04... ;)

The language assessment at FSI is a unique process, using standards and protocols that only apply to FS language. As for S03 in Japanese, unless your keigo is solid, you won't get even a 3. I'm often mistaken on the phone as a native speaker and I only got 2+ in A-100. I doubt I could get that now since I've been out of Japan for 5+ years and studied Korean, which messed up my Japanese

Homie S
Aug 6, 2001

This is what it means
Thanks guys!

SCRwM
Sep 17, 2012
Unless something changes, I'm going to be at FSI for two weeks end of Oct/beginning of November. If anyone wants to grab lunch let me know.

zzonkmiles
Mar 3, 2014

Oh, he was just arbitrarily saying stuff.
When you were in the security clearance stage of the hiring process, did it tend to take longer to be contacted by an investigator for an interview or longer to have your clearance actually adjudicated? I am happy not to be on the register right now, but hope I can make it on sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving so I'd be well positioned for January or March.

SCRwM
Sep 17, 2012

zzonkmiles posted:

When you were in the security clearance stage of the hiring process, did it tend to take longer to be contacted by an investigator for an interview or longer to have your clearance actually adjudicated? I am happy not to be on the register right now, but hope I can make it on sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving so I'd be well positioned for January or March.

It was quicker to have my face to face with the agent - I think it was less than a month from when I submitted my paperwork and 2-3 months later I was fully adjudicated. But that was a few years ago.

TCD
Nov 13, 2002

Every step, a fucking adventure.

zzonkmiles posted:

When you were in the security clearance stage of the hiring process, did it tend to take longer to be contacted by an investigator for an interview or longer to have your clearance actually adjudicated? I am happy not to be on the register right now, but hope I can make it on sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving so I'd be well positioned for January or March.

"Depends"

AFStealth
Jun 24, 2006

Shut up baby, I know it
Taking the FSOT in Germany next month. Hope this goes better than last time.

TCD
Nov 13, 2002

Every step, a fucking adventure.
Miss you Vile.

The Mantis
Jul 19, 2004

what is yall sayin?

TCD posted:

Miss you Vile.

Leif.
Mar 27, 2005

Son of the Defender
Formerly Diplomaticus/SWATJester

the_chavi
Mar 2, 2005

Toilet Rascal
If any of you are at HST (or in DC and have the time), a bunch of us who served with Sean and Chris are gathering at the C street memorial wall at noon. Come by for hugs, flowers, tears, and funny stories.

Tyro
Nov 10, 2009
I'll be out working but if I can make it I will stop by. It's been a few years but I think I still look the same as last time...

the_chavi
Mar 2, 2005

Toilet Rascal

Tyro posted:

I'll be out working but if I can make it I will stop by. It's been a few years but I think I still look the same as last time...

I'm looking pregnant and forgetful these days, so come up, give me a hug, and remind me who you are. :)

Tyro
Nov 10, 2009

the_chavi posted:

I'm looking pregnant and forgetful these days, so come up, give me a hug, and remind me who you are. :)

Last minute schedule change (shocking) so I won't be able to make it, but congratulations!

the_chavi
Mar 2, 2005

Toilet Rascal

the_chavi posted:

If any of you are at HST (or in DC and have the time), a bunch of us who served with Sean and Chris are gathering at the C street memorial wall at noon. Come by for hugs, flowers, tears, and funny stories.

We had a good time, though it was a smaller group this year - PCS cycle seems to have sent most of us out overseas this summer. First year yet that I haven't cried my eyes out and had to go home early, so that's a step forward I suppose...

sociablegoldfinch
Feb 18, 2016

zzonkmiles posted:

When you were in the security clearance stage of the hiring process, did it tend to take longer to be contacted by an investigator for an interview or longer to have your clearance actually adjudicated? I am happy not to be on the register right now, but hope I can make it on sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving so I'd be well positioned for January or March.

My interview was almost exactly 30 days from when I submitted my paperwork. Then I was in investigations for another 60 days, and ajudication for about 10 months. I think the time to get an interview expanded greatly after the OPM breach (I was right before it). The Career Candidate Guide may provide some more answers.

Almost 2 years after I applied I am starting Orientation on Monday :)

Tyro
Nov 10, 2009

sociablegoldfinch posted:

Almost 2 years after I applied I am starting Orientation on Monday :)

Congrats and welcome...

Slaan
Mar 16, 2009



ASHERAH DEMANDS I FEAST, I VOTE FOR A FEAST OF FLESH
Does your year on the register start after your security clearance goes through and you actually get placed on the list, or does it begin soon after you pass the oral assessment?

sociablegoldfinch posted:

My interview was almost exactly 30 days from when I submitted my paperwork. Then I was in investigations for another 60 days, and ajudication for about 10 months. I think the time to get an interview expanded greatly after the OPM breach (I was right before it). The Career Candidate Guide may provide some more answers.

Almost 2 years after I applied I am starting Orientation on Monday :)

Well, that's good and bad news for me. Assuming I pass my OA in a few months, knowing that I'll be able to continue to career climb within my passport agency is nice, so I can get my pay bumped a bit when I enter the FS. And it'll give time for my girlfriend to finish nursing school and/or become my fiancee/wife.

But, a two year wait would certainly be difficult to plan for.

Tyro
Nov 10, 2009

Slaan posted:

Does your year on the register start after your security clearance goes through and you actually get placed on the list, or does it begin soon after you pass the oral assessment?

Starts when you are actually on the list.

sociablegoldfinch
Feb 18, 2016

Tyro posted:

Starts when you are actually on the list.

Also, just to clarify you get 18 months (a year and a half) on the register, starting the day you get all three clearances.

sociablegoldfinch
Feb 18, 2016

Tyro posted:

Congrats and welcome...

Thanks!!! Really looking forward to it!

the_chavi
Mar 2, 2005

Toilet Rascal
Good luck to all starting tomorrow. Got a few coworkers making the switch from CS to FS specialist who are in tomorrow's class, so y'all are in good hands.

Separate question for the crowd, from a friend at DHS who passed the oral exam. She submitted her paperwork to DS two months ago and hasn't heard from them - no follow up or request for the in-person interview. She has emailed the woman whom she was working with to submit the paperwork but hasn't heard back. 60 days isn't normal, is it? I thought they had to follow up in 30 days?

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zzonkmiles
Mar 3, 2014

Oh, he was just arbitrarily saying stuff.

the_chavi posted:

Good luck to all starting tomorrow. Got a few coworkers making the switch from CS to FS specialist who are in tomorrow's class, so y'all are in good hands.

Separate question for the crowd, from a friend at DHS who passed the oral exam. She submitted her paperwork to DS two months ago and hasn't heard from them - no follow up or request for the in-person interview. She has emailed the woman whom she was working with to submit the paperwork but hasn't heard back. 60 days isn't normal, is it? I thought they had to follow up in 30 days?

I think the 30-day deadline is for candidates who pass the FSOA to submit their security package to DS. I didn't receive a request for an interview until a little over three months after submitting my complete package.

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