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Hey Everyone, I've been going cross-eye reading all 120 pages of this sub-forum, but its great and packed with really good information. Thanks to all for posting and keeping it going, especially the experienced FS folks. I'm a noob IMS, starting in the Sept 10th specialist orientation, and the info in this thread has really been helping me to get a grip on what I'm getting into.  Anyway, so far, I've gleaned the following nuggets from SA: * Don't be "that guy" (asshat, douchebag, etc) * Get along with everyone * Suits only for the first three weeks, maybe casual business after, but it depends on instructor * Bring donuts to class if you can * As an IMS, tech training is going to be vague at the beginning * Ask the mentors/cdo questions after class/in the hallway * Get used to "it depends" Any other tips/nuggets of wisdom/words to live by? I've a wife and 3yr old boy. Any tips from those who brought family to training? Also, I'm shipping my car, but it won't get there until mid-week or the following week (maybe bad idea, but now i'm stuck for it). should I rent a car and drive to the first day at State? Or is the shuttle reliable enough to get there before 0745? Thanks again! And btw, anyone already at FSI want to meet up for lunch or something? Is that even possible in the first three weeks or is it way too busy?
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Skandiaavity posted:
Sorry for the late response, thanks for the reply. Busy days getting ready for the move! Never know how much crap you've got until you try to decide what to store & what to UAB! :/ Luckily, we've only been here a year. I probably will just wait until Oct. Unless I see you around & I'm not zombied out from orientation. Sound advice regarding family. Me & my wife have been preparing for this for a while. We've both been reading alot & talking about life in the FS. We're mentally prepared for the worst. We've both lived overseas & are familiar with different qualities of life. Coffee! Probably better, so long as its just regular coffee :/ The whole not paid for a month is going to be a bummer!
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Sep 5, 2012 19:35
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mtreecorner posted:The FC Oakwood had a shuttle going to main state for the first day last class... so check that first. Overall the shuttles are reliable. I checked w/FC Oakwood & they confirmed they've got a special shuttle that goes the first day. Thanks for the tip, saved me taxi fare
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Sep 5, 2012 19:46
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haggan posted:I checked w/FC Oakwood & they confirmed they've got a special shuttle that goes the first day. Thanks for the tip, saved me taxi fare o yah, forgot to add, the shuttle to main state from FC on the first day leaves at 0645 & at 0715 if anyone was wondering.
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Sep 6, 2012 21:59
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flag day this past tuesday. going to Riyadh! Really excited to be going there.  Anyone else in Riyadh or been there?
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Sep 27, 2012 01:25
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Skandiaavity posted:Hey, I saw your flag day! What field are you? If you're an IMS, one of your teachers went there for an extended period of time. Thanks! I'm an IMS. Which teacher? I just started tradecraft and I'm going into DOS applied next week. btw, did you go to the joint bbq last weekend?
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Oct 4, 2012 03:17
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the_chavi posted:Hey, congrats! I did my first tour out there in 2008-2009, and Zoots was there with me at the same time. What's the gig? Thanks! I'm an IMS. What were you there as? Zoots posted:Oh yes - PAS in 2010-2011. I hope you can hold your liquor. lol, i used to be able to...I gave up drinking for a while when I quit smoking four years ago (found out it was a "trigger"). I do enjoy a beer or glass of wine every now and then, though. i've got a family now, so i'm rather glad to hear the frat party atmo has fallen off.
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Skandiaavity posted:Yeah, that class will be after Applied Systems. The guy who went to Riydah's is Mr. Timmons and he loves cars. Congratulations!
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