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The Mantis posted:Flag day on Friday! Good luck!
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Jul 28, 2014 12:00
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Wait, what? I thought Flag Day was two weeks ago?
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Jul 28, 2014 12:47
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problematique posted:Unfortunately, yes. That or if your maxed out in steps, no where to go. Couple of points here. As a specialist, you can continue to make OT during your career. But, as a certain point (FS-2, and FS-1) you're most certainly a manager, and you're expected to get the job done. Now that you are a manager, you should have FS-3,4,5s in your section as well as LESs. You should be giving OT opportunities to those individuals unless it absolutely requires your attention. You don't want your 360s to always say that you hog OT and don't properly delegate. Of course the amount of OT needed in a section depends on the post itself (what's going on in the country), staffing, grade structure, etc. TCD fucked around with this message at 13:11 on Jul 28, 2014 |
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Jul 28, 2014 13:06
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TCD posted:Couple of points here. As a specialist, you can continue to make OT during your career. But, as a certain point (FS-2, and FS-1) you're most certainly a manager, and you're expected to get the job done. More importantly, FS2s and 1s hit their caps super quick, so it's kinda pointless. Most senior level DS guys I know have no issues passing that buck, as it's really not worth it for them. Tyro posted:Yup. And at the rate I have been earning it I probably won't use it all. At least I'm a ways away from hitting the pay cap. Just tag it onto your AL, and plan it way in advance.
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Jul 28, 2014 16:24
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Captain Bravo posted:Wait, what? I thought Flag Day was two weeks ago? I think that was FSS? I'm a generalist.
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Jul 28, 2014 17:24
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I think I'm thinking of something else... Nevermind! Ignore me! 
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Jul 28, 2014 17:30
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Anyone worked at the embassy in Mexico City? More specifically, how is the housing situation/life near/around the embassy?
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Jul 28, 2014 17:54
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psydude posted:Anyone worked at the embassy in Mexico City? More specifically, how is the housing situation/life near/around the embassy? From what I understand, there are several different areas of housing - most seem happy that I talked to. The current location is awesome if you want cheap street food. Not so good for crime during the evening from what I've been told. When I was there, I took off jewelry and seldom checked my phone when I was on the street after dark. I also do the same when I'm in other Central American cities and I've never had a problem.
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Jul 28, 2014 18:16
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TCD posted:From what I understand, there are several different areas of housing - most seem happy that I talked to. The current location is awesome if you want cheap street food. Not so good for crime during the evening from what I've been told. It looks like it's smack dab in the middle of several trendy neighborhoods. The position I'm looking at would provide me with a housing allowance, so I'd have a bit more flexibility. psydude fucked around with this message at 07:01 on Jul 29, 2014 |
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Jul 29, 2014 06:59
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psydude posted:It looks like it's smack dab in the middle of several trendy neighborhoods. The position I'm looking at would provide me with a housing allowance, so I'd have a bit more flexibility. Check how long that contract is with the move to the new Embassy. That may have an impact on housing location.
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Jul 29, 2014 07:40
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psydude posted:Anyone worked at the embassy in Mexico City? More specifically, how is the housing situation/life near/around the embassy? Thats our next posting, but not until 2016. I had heard that they had housing but can you pick allowance or assigned?
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Jul 29, 2014 19:18
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Strudelmeyer posted:Thats our next posting, but not until 2016. I had heard that they had housing but can you pick allowance or assigned? "Depends"
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Jul 29, 2014 19:38
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TCD posted:"Depends" I have learned that lesson well this year.
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Jul 29, 2014 20:01
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TCD posted:Check how long that contract is with the move to the new Embassy. That may have an impact on housing location. It's a standard 1+1 long term contract. Where's the new location? I couldn't find anything about it on the embassy website.
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Jul 30, 2014 05:30
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psydude posted:It's a standard 1+1 long term contract. Where's the new location? I couldn't find anything about it on the embassy website. Do you have a POC for the office yet?
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Jul 30, 2014 10:25
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psydude posted:It's a standard 1+1 long term contract. Where's the new location? I couldn't find anything about it on the embassy website. is it IRM?
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Jul 31, 2014 02:17
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PN submitted, now we play the waiting game.
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Jul 31, 2014 04:12
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TCD posted:Do you have a POC for the office yet? I'm still working through the interview process, so I'll bring it up at the next round. Skandiaavity posted:is it IRM? I'm not sure. It's supporting a specific program, so I don't think it falls directly under the purview of IRM; however given that it's a management-level position I'm sure I'd wind up dealing with them a good bit.
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Jul 31, 2014 07:39
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sounds like a HTF position? hit me up on IM...
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Jul 31, 2014 08:30
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Skandiaavity posted:sounds like a HTF position? hit me up on IM... Not really - but I did guess it correctly on my first try 
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Jul 31, 2014 10:35
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So when the world goes BOOM and embassy staff gets evacuated or relocated or whatever, what kind of ripple effect does that tend to have in the rest of the Foreign Service? Do dangerous events in one country cause unaffected FSOs in another country to think twice about staying in the FS? Does State look to increase hiring for FSOs in light of the new threats? Or do FSOs in the dangerous areas simply roll with the punches because they knew that's what they signed up for when they took that post in Baghdad or Karachi or Cairo?
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Jul 31, 2014 15:45
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zzonkmiles posted:So when the world goes BOOM and embassy staff gets evacuated or relocated or whatever, what kind of ripple effect does that tend to have in the rest of the Foreign Service? DS Agents everywhere shake their heads and mutter "I told you so..." For reals though, I feel like incidents like that do little to convince people to reevaluate their careers. Everyone I knew from Tripoli, for example, came out of the experience even more committed to their work. Every individual will handle these things differently, but generally I feel like the FS is peopled by adaptable folk.
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Jul 31, 2014 16:46
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zzonkmiles posted:So when the world goes BOOM and embassy staff gets evacuated or relocated or whatever, what kind of ripple effect does that tend to have in the rest of the Foreign Service? Do dangerous events in one country cause unaffected FSOs in another country to think twice about staying in the FS? Does State look to increase hiring for FSOs in light of the new threats? Or do FSOs in the dangerous areas simply roll with the punches because they knew that's what they signed up for when they took that post in Baghdad or Karachi or Cairo? World wide availability. You make that commitment when you sign up, and I think most of us understand that throughout careers. Also, when poo poo hits the fan, normally work is really exciting (all jobs), and it looks good in our EERs. As to the rest, uh, I'm not sure how much will be discussed in an open environment.
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Jul 31, 2014 17:11
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Bruxism posted:DS Agents everywhere shake their heads and mutter "I told you so..." Concur. If you've been through it in the same place, you get a bit of The Feels when you see it happen to others (the totally not an evac last week from Libya hit me hard), but chances are everyone will go through a drawdown of some degree or another during a career that lasts more than a few tours. so you just suck it up and hope that next time isn't so hard on you/your family.
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Aug 1, 2014 00:52
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AHHHHHHH FLAG DAY IS TOMORROW AHHHHHHH
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Aug 1, 2014 02:34
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zzonkmiles posted:So when the world goes BOOM and embassy staff gets evacuated or relocated or whatever, what kind of ripple effect does that tend to have in the rest of the Foreign Service? Do dangerous events in one country cause unaffected FSOs in another country to think twice about staying in the FS? Does State look to increase hiring for FSOs in light of the new threats? Or do FSOs in the dangerous areas simply roll with the punches because they knew that's what they signed up for when they took that post in Baghdad or Karachi or Cairo? Aside from whats already been said, I am sure some experiences (or rather, what comes after the evacuation) are significantly traumatic to make some people resign. Or just bad experiences in general, accumulated, will make people want to leave. You might get somewhere lovely, or have a really lovely experience in someplace wonderful, Worldwide Availability depends like that.... but most people want to stay in. (It's real hard to match benefits, for one!  )
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Aug 1, 2014 03:02
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The Mantis posted:AHHHHHHH FLAG DAY IS TODAY AHHHHHHH No pressure or anything.
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Aug 1, 2014 11:55
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Tyro posted:No pressure or anything. I hear Monrovia is lovely this time of year.
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Aug 1, 2014 12:20
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The Mantis posted:AHHHHHHH FLAG DAY IS TOMORROW AHHHHHHH Good luck! I can't imagine how excited and anxious you are!
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Aug 1, 2014 13:43
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Aug 1, 2014 23:25
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Is it true they put a mind control worm in your head for new inductees
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Aug 1, 2014 23:34
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The Mantis posted:
Kick rear end! I love Addis... and coincidentally I'm making tibs tonight for dinner.
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Aug 2, 2014 00:33
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Congrats! I can give you all the deets on Addis.
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Aug 2, 2014 01:38
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The east african crew grows… 
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Aug 2, 2014 07:06
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Congrats man.
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Aug 2, 2014 08:39
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Thanks all! It was a wild day. Leif. posted:Congrats! I can give you all the deets on Addis. Would love this! I don't ship out till June 2105, but would love any info you might have.
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Aug 2, 2014 08:56
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I'm still working, what's your excuse for still being awake? Big flag day celebration/consolation party?
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Aug 2, 2014 09:09
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Tyro posted:I'm still working, what's your excuse for still being awake? Big flag day celebration/consolation party? Indeed. Plus it was my birthday!
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Aug 2, 2014 17:29
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The Mantis posted:Thanks all! It was a wild day. woah, that's a hell of a training regiment your CDO gave you... congrats on your first assignment (Ethiopia is good, i hear!)
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I read that two people in the June A-100 received low-bid assignments on Flag Day. Oops. Is anyone at liberty to say where they will be posted? And how did they react when the flag for one of their "low" bids was brought out and their name was called? So how likely is it that you'll be assigned to one of your "low" assignments? Or is it most likely to happen if you list Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Rome and London as "high" while everything else is "low?" Congratulations, Mantis! You've gone from clearance limbo to A-100 to Ethiopia-bound in just three months! So exciting!
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