erynthered Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 http://www.sptimes.com/2005/10/04/State/FE...zles_land.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Tate Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 My anectode about FEMA's bureaucracy: A few weeks ago I applied for an in-house (Orlando) IT job there - spent all day filling out application paperwork, fingerprints, FBI background investigation - THEN was told there were no IT jobs in-house, but that I would definitely be called the next day about a field position. Two days later I called to find out the status of my app, and was told I'd be called later that day. Didn't happen. The heck with it, I continued my search elsewhere. A couple days later the recruiters that provided that particular lead called to congratulate me on my new job - FEMA reported to them they had hired me. I told the recruiters FEMA had not, and asked if they could find out what the story was. Thirty minutes later I received a call from FEMA: FEMA: May I speak to <my name>? Me: Speaking; what can I do for you? FEMA: I'm <name> from FEMA. I'm calling to see if you are working for FEMA at this time? Me: (stunned) You're calling from FEMA, to ask me if I work for FEMA? FEMA: Yes. (rather quickly annoyed here) Are you currently working for FEMA? Me: No, I (explained I applied, but was told I would be called back about a field position). FEMA: (interrupting) So you never took the oath? Me: No. FEMA: Okay - <CLICK> Me: (WTF?) A few weeks ago I would have gladly taken any IT job; I'm currently very glad it wasn't this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 My anectode about FEMA's bureaucracy: A few weeks ago I applied for an in-house (Orlando) IT job there - spent all day filling out application paperwork, fingerprints, FBI background investigation - THEN was told there were no IT jobs in-house, but that I would definitely be called the next day about a field position. Two days later I called to find out the status of my app, and was told I'd be called later that day. Didn't happen. The heck with it, I continued my search elsewhere. A couple days later the recruiters that provided that particular lead called to congratulate me on my new job - FEMA reported to them they had hired me. I told the recruiters FEMA had not, and asked if they could find out what the story was. Thirty minutes later I received a call from FEMA: FEMA: May I speak to <my name>? Me: Speaking; what can I do for you? FEMA: I'm <name> from FEMA. I'm calling to see if you are working for FEMA at this time? Me: (stunned) You're calling from FEMA, to ask me if I work for FEMA? FEMA: Yes. (rather quickly annoyed here) Are you currently working for FEMA? Me: No, I (explained I applied, but was told I would be called back about a field position). FEMA: (interrupting) So you never took the oath? Me: No. FEMA: Okay - <CLICK> Me: (WTF?) A few weeks ago I would have gladly taken any IT job; I'm currently very glad it wasn't this one. 464547[/snapback] Damn. I think I'd call <names> Boss and find out whats up. You should be able to get some kind of explanation, regardless if you want the job or not. IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Just change the acronym and that conversation probably happened 100 times for 100 different agencies that day. Welcome to the federal government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 FEMA: (interrupting) So you never took the oath? The oath??? You have to take an oath to work for the government? An oath to do what? Waste money? p.s. Obviously this is Bush's fault. He doesn't even know what is happening with the IT hiring at FEMA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Tate Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 The oath??? You have to take an oath to work for the government? An oath to do what? Waste money? p.s. Obviously this is Bush's fault. He doesn't even know what is happening with the IT hiring at FEMA. 465424[/snapback] Yes, for federal government jobs. Standard loyalty oath. Support and defend the constitution; affirm you do not belong to a organization that advocates the overthrow of the US government, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Just change the acronym and that conversation probably happened 100 times for 100 different agencies that day. Welcome to the federal government. 464691[/snapback] Civil Service. As Alfred E. Newman said, "What Me Worry?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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