Accepting PEPC

[MrBucket]

I think that people should get in touch with the FAA, whatever means possible, to work through this.

It's never a one-size-fits-all mentality and by discouraging him now he has to wait when in reality, all he had to do was ask. What's the harm in asking. I'm not asking for an argument but I think people saying "you're working for them, not the other way around" are either trying to get their own name in there and wish they were picked OR don't really know what's up.

The FAA seems a bit tricky, but reasonable. If we've made it this far and passed these tests, I have a feeling if something is available someplace else, why not work it out?

Positive attitudes. No ill-will. Encouragement. Where are these things? I know this post is a few days old and recent revelations have shown that people have been able to switch and the moods have switched up a bit. I just had to rant on this thing because I feel he shouldn't have turned it down, and I'm glad I didn't.

Good luck on the next PUBNAT to those who rejected the offer.

<bows and steps off his box, disappearing into the background>

There was no ill will intended if your referring to me... I was trying to be nice. I feel bad for people didn't get picked, or ended up with a facility they couldn't accept.
I think you may have misunderstood what I wrote, or maybe I have misunderstood you. Nobody should be discouraged to do anything they want to do. I just thought I'd try to boost the guys spirits by saying he did the right thing.

 

[BoomerSooner77]

<bows and steps off his box>

Careful! That's like dropping the soap!

 

[LeftyLasVegas]

There was no ill will intended if your referring to me... I was trying to be nice. I feel bad for people didn't get picked, or ended up with a facility they couldn't accept.
I think you may have misunderstood what I wrote, or maybe I have misunderstood you. Nobody should be discouraged to do anything they want to do. I just thought I'd try to boost the guys spirits by saying he did the right thing.

No, I am not trying to pick a fight, and I wasn't speaking to or about you, Mr. B. It was a generalization to anyone who was very "I know and you should do this because I know." No names, not pointing fingers, just expressing my judgment. I was in knots thinking I should do the same, turn it down and wait for the next. I am thankful I didn't jump to conclusions and waited for a second opinion, that's all.

No harm, wasn't talk about you...or anyone. Just bored and been working for 12 hours with 6 more to go tonight...ug.

<above>
I saw legs for a second and got all excited...lol

 

[JT ATC]

I dunno, maybe it's the military mindset that I have, but if you don't like the place you got, turn it down and wait some more, OR take it and deal with it. I put on my dream sheet for the Air Force ALL overseas bases. Where did I get stationed? WICHITA FREAKIN KANSAS. That's about as far from a sea as they could put me.

My wife and I discussed numerous places we would want to live, but she also understood that wherever I got placed, I would accept. Luckily, I got the place I wanted. My dad works at the same center I'm going to. You think he had a hand in me getting that facility? No. Being VRA may have had a play in it. Possibly, I dunno.

The simple fact is this. The FAA is going to put you where they need people. They have PLENTY of applicants right now. Somebody is gonna take the spot you are unsure of. I have a guy in my class going to ZKC, and he really didn't want to initially, (he's from FL), but he seems pretty upbeat about it now.

If you are able to even apply for this job you should consider yourself lucky. We have perfect timing to get into this job. Just watch. 5 years from now, they aren't going to be hiring very many people anymore. A lot of this generation seems to think everything should be given to them.

Oh, and ATLTRACON...GO COLTS!!!

Doug, you have a very lovely house, thanks for inviting me!

 

[LeftyLasVegas]

And..part of me agrees, we are working for them, not the reverse. However, if there's an opening someplace else, why not ask? Anyway, I've beaten this to death, so I'm done with this topic... possibly.

If I were single, or child-less I could move. I am not in a position to do so and didn't apply with the plan on doing that. I'm not alone, and I know that. This is why I think they are willing to work with us.

And, I agree- awesome that we can even apply. I'm already dreaming big and planning my congratulatory gift to myself. (See new avitar, or visit http://www.mercedes-amg.com/SL65BlackSeries/)

 

[JT ATC]

I'm married with 2 kids. My daughter was 8 DAYS old when I left for OKC. My brother was born while my dad was at OKC.

It's about the future...not the present for me.

P.S. Not trying to be a jerk or anything...it's just hard for me to be sympathetic for most people. I'm broke, married, and in a lot of debt...but even though the next few months are still gonna be really tight and frustrating, the long term benefits are gonna make up for it.

 

[LeftyLasVegas]

I hear ya. In the same boat- 2 kids, 11 and 8. A needy spouse, I'm needy myself. We are accustomed to a certain lifestyle we've had to alter already. It would be selfish to uproot them all just for me. I admire that your family is able to sacrifice or support your future. I relocated from FL to be with my family here in Vegas. If it were that simple, they would have come to FL back then.

I have nothing but love for you (all).

I didn't think you were being a jerk, to each his/her own. GO TEAM!

 

[JT ATC]

I hear ya. In the same boat- 2 kids, 11 and 8. A needy spouse, I'm needy myself. We are accustomed to a certain lifestyle we've had to alter already. It would be selfish to uproot them all just for me. I admire that your family is able to sacrifice or support your future. I relocated from FL to be with my family here in Vegas. If it were that simple, they would have come to FL back then.

I have nothing but love for you (all).

I didn't think you were being a jerk, to each his/her own. GO TEAM!

Ok, moving a 2 month old and a 2 year old is quite a bit easier than moving an 11 and 8 yr old. My kids don't have friends yet.

 

[MrBucket]

No, I am not trying to pick a fight, and I wasn't speaking to or about you, Mr. B. It was a generalization to anyone who was very "I know and you should do this because I know." No names, not pointing fingers, just expressing my judgment. I was in knots thinking I should do the same, turn it down and wait for the next. I am thankful I didn't jump to conclusions and waited for a second opinion, that's all.

No harm, wasn't talk about you...or anyone. Just bored and been working for 12 hours with 6 more to go tonight...ug.

<above>
I saw legs for a second and got all excited...lol

Cool. So, have you heard back from hr about your request? Hopefully it'll be as easy as some people have been saying lately.

When I started this process, I thought I wouldn't mind moving anywhere in the country, and the two states I ended up listing were not the ones I originally thought I was going to use. Somewhere along the line, my mind changed drastically.
Pretty much, it came down to the money. It costs money to move. There's no way I could do it. I have 0 dollars and 0 cents, (US currency) to my name, so I determined moving was out of the question. I got lucky, and was picked for the place I asked for nearby. No moving required.

If I got picked for some far away land, would I have been calling up asking for a change? Yes, I certainly would have. The phones would have been lit up like a nonsecular holiday tree.
When someone says they bit the bullet and backed out, theres not a whole lot more you can do than to say, "hey, you did the right thing."

 

[LeftyLasVegas]

After a couple communications with my HR rep today, he made it very clear (again) that all communications during this process of the hiring should be made through him, and him only.

I just felt like a total a--hole. I knew he sent that email, requesting such, but then I received emails from others, so thought the process was moving along. I hope I didn't upset him, but I did submit my request to the original HR rep, not the one with the PEPC info.

Hope this helps, if anyone is trying to change up facilities. Awaiting his response.