Raargant Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hi guys, Since I've 'known' so many of you for so long, I thought I'd let you know: As of today, after a miserable, nerve-wracking 7-8 nasty hours of tests, interviews, and mock project proposals, as well as the most crushing blows to self-esteem I have ever undergone during the course of of the above, I have passed the 'oral assessment' stage of joining the US State Department as a Foreign Service Officer (ie, a US diplomat), and have been extended a conditional offer of employment. This is the 'big event' I have alluded to in a few threads/posts, and I'm still half-shocked that I passed; frankly, I thought I did a miserable job, and one of the only reasons I even stayed to wait for my score was out of a morbid curiosity over how low that score of mine was. I suppose that shows I don't always have good 'Judgment' (one of the 13 D's of the State Department)... Anyhow, I'm not actually hired; the actual hiring won't take place until after I pass a security check for a Top Security clearance and medical checks, as well as one final review and a 'line' on a register of candidates...but by far the biggest part is past me, and with luck, in a year or so, I'll be one of this wonderful country's diplomats. I just wanted to share. Much love all around. Raargant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telufial Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 nice work raar. congrats and best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chayesh Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I love how "judgment" is one the "D's" of the State Department. I'm thinking another of the "D's" should be "Lame". On a side note, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mali Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I remember you fielded some questions regarding the FSO oppurtunities available a little while back. Well done and nice follow through. What area's of the world are you interested in working in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I'm so glad Chay said it before I did. Congrats though Raar. Go make a treaty or something...demand some stipulations or mineral rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chayesh Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 You could get assigned to NZ and literally go smack some of our multi-ing peeps in the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Oh sure...condemn our only diplomat with nothing but dates with sheep for the next however long to smack down a multi-er or two. Dream big Chay...lets send him to France with a fork and 3 days to claim the country in the name of FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telufial Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyoki Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Way to go Raar. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBwillie Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Very congrats. Very. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinblades713 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Nice. Gratz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 As an Englishman, I don't know quite what that means, but either way, you and I should have a few (too many) beers and then have sex. Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delfytheelfy Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 That wont get you a quest class Dey... and will jsut prove to rar you suck at more then just PK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinblades713 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Ouch, that was aimed at Dey and it hurt MY feelings. Geez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-guitarist Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I didn't know the government needed a red marker for all their red tape... either way, congratulations and good luck. a-g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Congrats Raar, I'm happy for you. So are US diplomats the people who sit behind the counters at a US consulate? If so then, on the off chance you get assigned to where I stay then I'll be sure to give you a big welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raargant Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Thanks all! Mali, I'm primarily interested in the areas where the 'big' international relations stories are, like Russia or China. Chayesh, the 'D' stands for 'Dimensions'. They include 'Objectivity and Integrity', 'Analytical Reasoning', 'Writing Ability', 'Composure', 'Judgment', 'Quantitative Analysis', etc. etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raargant Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Congrats Raar, I'm happy for you. So are US diplomats the people who sit behind the counters at a US consulate? If so then, on the off chance you get assigned to where I stay then I'll be sure to give you a big welcome. Yup, those guys are usually Consular diplomats or junior officers (who are required to do Visa shifts for a year...it's like a form of hazing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-D&Der Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Nice job. It's very hard to pass the foreign service exam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare_from_hell Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I didn't know the government needed a red marker for all their red tape... How do you think the tape gets that color, hrmm?? Congrats Raar, hoping for the best in the last leg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizz Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Gratz! Take lotsa pictures and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athelea Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Thanks all! Mali' date=' I'm primarily interested in the areas where the 'big' international relations stories are, like Russia or China.[/quote'] Congratulations, Raar! I'm so happy/proud for you!! I vote for Russia. Putin is -so- yummy. *swoon* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Congratulations' date=' Raar! I'm so happy/proud for you!! I vote for Russia. Putin is -so- yummy. *swoon* [/color'] Am I the only one who got violently ill after the Putin comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chayesh Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Am I the only one who got violently ill after the Putin comment? *gurk* Hold on....still puking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athelea Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 *gurk* Hold on....still puking. What are you guys talking about? Putin's undeniably sexy, which I'm sure is one of Raar's top priorities in determining which area he wants to work in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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