So Bob, what news from the job hunt front?
I decided to see if I can arrange a transfer back to California. My mother just turned 79 this April and her health is starting to fade. My bosses are understanding and said that I can request a transfer, but it is dependent if there is an opening in California. Lucky for me, an opening showed up at the next higher position and several openings for the same position has opened up in several places in California at the same pay grade. So my course of action right now is this:
Plan 1. Apply for the same higher position, same agency in California or adjacent states.
Plan 2. Arrange for a transfer to the same agency, same position in California or adjacent steps, if a slot opens up in California (if #1 gets chosen from someone in California or adjacent states and his slot opens up)
Plan 3. Apply to a higher position, different agency in California or adjacent states.
Plan 4. Apply for the same position, different agency in California or adjacent states.
I just went through an interview for Plan 4 and interview for Plan 1 is next week. I'm setting up for Plan 2 during the interview.for Plan 1.
The good thing for me is that there is no urgency to the search since I still have a job. And there are advantages to being "in system" and a veteran when it comes to job preferences. So, here's hoping!
__________________
Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell
I decided to see if I can arrange a transfer back to California. My mother just turned 79 this April and her health is starting to fade. My bosses are understanding and said that I can request a transfer, but it is dependent if there is an opening in California. Lucky for me, an opening showed up at the next higher position and several openings for the same position has opened up in several places in California at the same pay grade. So my course of action right now is this:
Plan 1. Apply for the same higher position, same agency in California or adjacent states.
Plan 2. Arrange for a transfer to the same agency, same position in California or adjacent steps, if a slot opens up in California (if #1 gets chosen from someone in California or adjacent states and his slot opens up)
Plan 3. Apply to a higher position, different agency in California or adjacent states.
Plan 4. Apply for the same position, different agency in California or adjacent states.
I just went through an interview for Plan 4 and interview for Plan 1 is next week. I'm setting up for Plan 2 during the interview.for Plan 1.
The good thing for me is that there is no urgency to the search since I still have a job. And there are advantages to being "in system" and a veteran when it comes to job preferences. So, here's hoping!
__________________
Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell