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icurhere2 Aug 27, 2009 8:53 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12293108)
Wow, nice thunderstorm just rolled through. Lowered the temperature about 20 degrees which is always welcome.

I could have used one of those - just got home (yes, severely :rolleyes:) and turned on the AC.

Olton Hall Aug 27, 2009 8:58 pm


Originally Posted by baglady (Post 12294114)
Wishing you the best; you are overdue.

Thanks, I desperately need it. God I hate engineering. Two on-line applications tomorrow and then the weekend figuring out the essay questions for a GS-14 postion with questions like "Provide specific examples that describe your ability to explain technical concepts and complex issues in a convincing manner, negotiate with others, and you ability to facilitate and influence solution with a diverse internal or external audience."

icurhere2 Aug 27, 2009 8:59 pm


Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 12293970)
We have a new work schedule out and I am number 1 on the part time bid. I have just been advised that I will not be allowed to pick the schedule that I want because I am no longer considered qualified. I have to go to class to become qualified and that class is currently full and I am waitlisted. I am trying to work some shenanigans to get into the class before the new work schedule takes place. Not sure if I will be successful.

Best of luck on getting into the class. Now I'll have to start managing waitlists ...

icurhere2 Aug 27, 2009 9:01 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12294153)
Two on-line applications tomorrow and then the weekend figuring out the essay questions for a GS-14 postion with questions like "Provide specific examples that describe your ability to explain technical concepts and complex issues in a convincing manner, negotiate with others, and you ability to facilitate and influence solution with a diverse internal or external audience."

In Fed-speak, this is called "leadership and influence". ;)

Scott6067 Aug 27, 2009 9:03 pm


Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 12293970)
I am not in any mood to go to work tonight. Summer has finally gotten to me and there are also some major issues at work (for me anyway) that is creating alot of stress and :mad:.

We have a new work schedule out and I am number 1 on the part time bid. I have just been advised that I will not be allowed to pick the schedule that I want because I am no longer considered qualified. I have to go to class to become qualified and that class is currently full and I am waitlisted. I am trying to work some shenanigans to get into the class before the new work schedule takes place. Not sure if I will be successful.

TGIF for me.

There is a job in Fiji open for Station Manager, perhaps a move is needed?

Olton Hall Aug 27, 2009 9:03 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12294169)
In Fed-speak, this is called "leadership and influence". ;)

I'll write that down on a yellow sticky.

ConciergeMike Aug 27, 2009 9:05 pm

Night, Box.

colpuck Aug 27, 2009 9:07 pm

SPG + desire = http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotel...t_N.htm?csp=34

icurhere2 Aug 27, 2009 9:07 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12294181)
I'll write that down on a yellow sticky.

The Feds make things so dang complicated and technical, one has to be an effective communicator. I even had to take a federal course called "leadership and influence". Do you know your Myers-Briggs categorization?

icurhere2 Aug 27, 2009 9:09 pm

I think the young lady in the Mercury commercials may have broader shoulders than I do :eek:

Flyer_70 Aug 27, 2009 9:12 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12294196)
The Feds make things so dang complicated and technical, one has to be an effective communicator. I even had to take a federal course called "leadership and influence". Do you know your Myers-Briggs categorization?

Most people do know the MB cat.. but they don't talk about it as it will get them the :rolleyes:

:D

Flyer_70 Aug 27, 2009 9:17 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12294153)
Thanks, I desperately need it. God I hate engineering. Two on-line applications tomorrow and then the weekend figuring out the essay questions for a GS-14 postion with questions like "Provide specific examples that describe your ability to explain technical concepts and complex issues in a convincing manner, negotiate with others, and you ability to facilitate and influence solution with a diverse internal or external audience."


I read that question as "How well can you BS people with a smile on your face?".

Olton Hall Aug 27, 2009 9:19 pm


Originally Posted by Flyer_70 (Post 12294231)
I read that question as "How well can you BS people with a smile on your face?".

It's more effective to have a somber face. This way they think I'm serious about the crap I'm saying.

icurhere2 Aug 27, 2009 9:21 pm


Originally Posted by Flyer_70 (Post 12294214)
Most people do know the MB cat.. but they don't talk about it as it will get them the :rolleyes:

Didn't want him to discuss the Myers-Briggs; thinking about one's personality type and self-awareness might help the essay flow. For instance, I'm an eNTP, which means:

* I can make immediate decisions scrutinized by the public when necessary; as a borderline introvert, non-sensitive decisions get appropriate time.
* I take lessons learned seriously and incorporate those into future decisions,
* I gather information when appropriate from various public / non-public sources using sound logic,
* I will handle any problem when it arises, even if never imagined.

When I now think of the essay's "provide specific examples", I could write pages by prompting myself with those statements (without ever saying "myers-briggs, personailty, etc.).

Olton Hall Aug 27, 2009 9:22 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12294196)
Do you know your Myers-Briggs categorization?

Depending on how I brushed my teeth that day or the brand of coffee I drank I'm ESTP or ISTP.


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