Raargant Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hi all, A while back, I believe I posted to let you guys know that I passed the oral assessment phase of joining the US Foreign Service as a junior diplomat, and was awaiting my top secret security clearance as well as medical clearances. I just wanted to give you guys an update; all of that is done, and today I received my official offer of appointment, which I accepted. I will be joining the September 14th A-100 training class, at which time, I will be a junior officer of the United States Foreign Service. About three months or so after that, I'll be shipping out to my first overseas duty station. Thanks for all of your warm-wishes! Raargant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cephirus Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 That is awesome man, I am glad to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Congrats man. I'm glad to hear that worked out for you, couldn't have happened to a nicer guy (insofar as I know you forumwise.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xx Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Congrats and good luck with the training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinblades713 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Well done and congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest emp_newb Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 So can you let me know if the government is really hiding aliens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 So, what pay grade is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raargant Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 The FS base salary schedule is similar to the general schedule; as a person with a year's worth of full time professional work experience and a BA degree, I should be class six, step six. Of course, there's a bunch of other perks, such as hardship differentials, cost of living allowances, and housing allowances, but as far as the schedule itself goes, there it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudder Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 You're a spy. Congrats 007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raargant Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Spies get paid roughly 20k more base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-D&Der Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nice job. You're the first person I know to pass both exams (I knew two who failed at least part of it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killalou Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 what exactly will your job have you do once you go full time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyoki Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Way to go. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudder Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Spies get paid roughly 20k more base Except they are often posted as diplomats to take advantage of the immunity and access that the position comes with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 *drools* That's just 2 SAAAWWWWEEEEET! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raargant Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 RE killalou: I'm in the political track, so a lot of policy work, analysis, and (later on) negotiations et. al. RE mudder: Official cover is used by the CIA, but it's not as common as you think, for a simple reason; in many countries, all diplomats are considered to be spies until proven otherwise, so they don't get as much access as you think (and are often trailed). Private sector cover is more dangerous and doesn't allow for immunity, but allows much more freedom of movement. But I digress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killalou Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Re: Raargant Very interesting...you say you're on the political track...where do you see yourself with this in 20 years or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-D&Der Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Heh Raar going into diplomacy. Maybe there's hope for nuclear disarmament after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudder Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 RE mudder: Official cover is used by the CIA' date=' but it's not as common as you think, for a simple reason; in many countries, [b']all diplomats are considered to be spies until proven otherwise, so they don't get as much access as you think (and are often trailed). Private sector cover is more dangerous and doesn't allow for immunity, but allows much more freedom of movement. But I digress...You win. Go join Xi then. Talk about private sector. If you weren't running around shooting innocents they'd be suspicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Child Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Congrats man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Re: Raargant Very interesting...you say you're on the political track...where do you see yourself with this in 20 years or so? In 20 years? Damn well better be the Senate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Voodoo Doll Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Cool beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raargant Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Thanks for the well-wishes, all! Re: Raargant Very interesting...you say you're on the political track...where do you see yourself with this in 20 years or so? Assuming I stick with it, hopefully in the Senior Foreign Service? It's the FS equivalent of general/flag ranks in the military and navy. If I decide ten years down the line that I'd like to give something else a shot (or want to 'settle down' with a family), I might segue over to the private sector as an political analyst/consultant. And yes, there actually is always the chance that I might pop over and run for elected office eventually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Congratulations! Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest emp_newb Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 rar for president 2024! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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