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FederalSoup.com http://www.federalsoup.com/ This is an XML content feed of; FederalSoup.com : Last 10 Posts Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:18:45 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.61 30 www.federalsoup.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp FederalSoup.com http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_images/forum_imageslogo_377x97.jpg http://www.federalsoup.com/ IRS - Internal Revenue Service : Revenue Agents ***March 2010 Hopefuls*** http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13185&PID=171910#171910 Author: Kellycat1
Subject: Revenue Agents ***March 2010 Hopefuls***
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 3:14pm

I can tell you there is at least one VET with a disability preference with an accounting degree and a cat A. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:57 +0000 http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13185&PID=171910#171910 BRAC - Base Realignment and Closure : Those of you who are on the BRAC hit list. http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19866&PID=171909#171909 Author: MT principessa
Subject: Those of you who are on the BRAC hit list.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 3:13pm

The truth: It's freezing cold up there. My DH worked at the CNSY until it closed. He got on PPP and now works at a NC installation. If it floats or flies in the air, my DH can work on it. The reason Portsmouth stayed open was purely political....and Strom Thurmond was on his last bb in his brain. The CNSY drydocks were warm all year round. Hugo was one setback compared to snow over half the year. We tried and failed.

We purposely chose NC, because as long as Senator Helms was alive the "angel of death" aka BRAC would pass over NC.

And even after his death, NC is still on top as the most "military friendly" state.

You also have to keep in mind the trades are something the young millenials are not interested in as far a career goes. So repairing ships in freezing weather is not up their alley.

My DH is CSRS, so we definately moved. He is now ready to retire. We may go back to Charleston, we may not. It's still up in the air....as I work for Uncle Sam now and often wonder why I waited so long to work civil service.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:13:23 +0000 http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19866&PID=171909#171909 IRS - Internal Revenue Service : If You are Unemployed http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19855&PID=171908#171908 Author: adamsc24
Subject: If You are Unemployed
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 3:10pm

Same here...I been unemployed since February 2008. I have applied to over 500 jobs and had 7 interviews that resulted in 2nd interviews but still no job offer. its tough. I just keep all my options open and I hope like everyone else to get some job. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:41 +0000 http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19855&PID=171908#171908 IRS - Internal Revenue Service : If You are Unemployed http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19855&PID=171907#171907 Author: peach368
Subject: If You are Unemployed
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 3:07pm

Originally posted by peach368

Originally posted by RustyGator

I FINALLY received an interview today (for a public acg job). It's only my 2nd interview in about 6 months of searching...sheesh.

My story is almost exactly like yours - been out of work for months - sending resumes everywhere - had no interviews initially - now in a matter of 2 weeks I've been to 4 interviews - but still no offer!

So, I feel for everyone in the same situation. I guess I thought maybe the poll would put things in perspective. Thanks for all those that voted. For those that did not vote yet - it is anonymous, unless of course you post a comment.

Have you any good news to report on your interview? I'm hoping you get it - sending positive thoughts your way!

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:11 +0000 http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19855&PID=171907#171907 IRS - Internal Revenue Service : Tax Compliance Offier ***March/April 2010*** http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19434&PID=171906#171906 Author: adamsc24
Subject: Tax Compliance Offier ***March/April 2010***
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 3:06pm

I'm not sure of the timeframe for this position. I have not yet heard anything about my status yet and from what others say they haven't either.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:46 +0000 http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19434&PID=171906#171906 Retirement Planning : Voluntary Contributions Program - HELP! http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19818&PID=171905#171905 Author: Frank_G
Subject: Voluntary Contributions Program - HELP!
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 2:55pm

Does your pay stub show your accumulated CSRS contributions.?

that is 7% of your lifetime earnings.

divide that number by .07 to get a good estimate of your lifetime earnings.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:20 +0000 http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19818&PID=171905#171905 New Hire (or looking to be hired) : DHS - Let Us Know When You Receive Your EOD http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19906&PID=171904#171904 Author: Mich-Again
Subject: DHS - Let Us Know When You Receive Your EOD
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 2:54pm

Originally posted by psufan

I received my EOD on 10/01/09 for CBP AG Specialist hopefully in the Tucson area. Started the process in March, jumped through all the hoops and had my BI around Labor Day. Waiting like everyone else.

Sounds like you mean "Referred to Schedule EOD" on 10/1/09. In other words, you're actually waiting to receive your EOD (EOD = the day you start work), which means you're not on the job yet - you're just waiting like many other people here. You're one month ahead of me in the ApSpec process. I applied in April and was referred to the Training & Scheduling Unit (TSU) on 10/30/09. This supports my observation that people are referred to TSU around the end of each month... I'd like to know if there's a pattern to when people are given their actual EOD.
]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:21 +0000 http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19906&PID=171904#171904 FBI : FBI Phase 2 testing and beyond http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10004&PID=171903#171903 Author: gtr
Subject: FBI Phase 2 testing and beyond
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 2:52pm

Avatar-

I am in that class...send me a PM

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:45 +0000 http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10004&PID=171903#171903 New Hire (or looking to be hired) : DHS - Let Us Know When You Receive Your EOD http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19906&PID=171902#171902 Author: psufan
Subject: DHS - Let Us Know When You Receive Your EOD
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 2:46pm

I received my EOD on 10/01/09 for CBP AG Specialist hopefully in the Tucson area. Started the process in March, jumped through all the hoops and had my BI around Labor Day. Waiting like everyone else.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:37 +0000 http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19906&PID=171902#171902 Postal Employees : Special Retirement Supplement http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19902&PID=171901#171901 Author: postalwiz
Subject: Special Retirement Supplement
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 2:45pm

As the special retirement benefits are due to you paying SS taxes under FERS they are included

and paid by OPM. At age 62 they stop and you need to apply for regular SS benefits under the

Social Security Administration but if you have retired or retiring soon, you must read the

explanation OPM sends you and verify everything on the booklet or brochure they send you.

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