I have come to realize that the process to get a job on a military base is quite extensive and exhausting, which is to be expected since it is a DoD position.
When I accepted the job offer it started out with filling completing 35 pages of information, they were extremely detailed. Next was turning this paperwork in and receiving my finger print cards (you are given a card for each state you have lived in over the last 5 years, so 4 for me).
This happened before Christmas and yesterday I finally had my appointment to have my finger prints done. It has been a very long time since I have had them done so it was awesome to see that it is all done electronically now, no gross ink to deal with.
My finger print cards will be sent off to each state to check my non-existent records and then I will receive the link to complete my background check information. This is the part that can take a while because they do state background checks as well as federal.
I have my physical on the 13th and it will take all day to complete. Then I will have a follow up appointment (who knows when that will be) and hopefully not long after that I will get my start date.
This meme made me chuckle.
I am really excited to get this new chapter started, I thrive on routine and I know that the first few weeks of a new job are stressful so I'm ready to get going. :)
Happy Wednesday everyone!
Holy moly that's a lot! So incredibly happy for you though! :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you! It looks like a great opportunity for you!!! Just hope they don't make you wait much longer!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a process!!! Fingers crossed it goes fast!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a ton of work!! Good luck persevering through it all!! You've got this! :)
ReplyDeleteyikes! That is quite the process. I hope it all goes through without incident so you can get started on your new job!
ReplyDeleteAll that paperwork, boy do I ever know that routine. :) It'll be here before you know it (and I thrive on routine too!).
ReplyDeleteoh goodness good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteWhat a crazy process (I expect nothing less from the military! haha) Enjoy your down time until then!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow that's a lot of steps!! When I was teaching and working with kids everyday, we didn't even have anything close to that many things to do haha! Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteHopefully everything else passes quickly and smoothly. Congrats on the new position!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kevin! :)
DeleteI work for the Canadian Federal Government. While not quite as much stuff to do - it still took me 1.5 months from when I accepted the job to when I started. That meme is sadly accurate...
ReplyDeleteHopefully it keeps going smoothly.
Thank you!!
DeleteYou might as well become a spy with all that you have to do! LOL Hope you get your start date soon.
ReplyDeleteGood grief, that's a lot! Sounds like Isaiah trying to get onto the police force...took MONTHS and he still doesn't start until Feb. 1st. I'm still so excited for you though! Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteAnd then the clearances take forever to come back! I worked at the CDC during MICCC for 4 months and I still wasn't cleared.
ReplyDeleteOh wow that's crazy! I'm still waiting for the email to get the clearance going.
DeleteWow! Poor you..okay, this is probabluy an obviously dumb question but what is DoD? Also, congrats!
ReplyDeleteWow! I never realized it would take that long to start a government job. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job! you are in it for life now!!! yea, there is a TON of paperwork to go through and do. Best wishes for it all. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGeez loiuse - that's a lot of red tape to get through. Fingers crossed it goes fast!
ReplyDeleteUgh, so many hoops! Hopefully it all goes smoothly and you can start sooner than later!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness.....so many things!! Hopefully (and I really mean hopefully) it moves quickly. Even typing that kind of made me laugh because well...we as wives know how that goes. haha :)
ReplyDeleteWow that's a crazy process. Hopefully it'll be over soon!
ReplyDeleteWow that's a ton of work, I had no clue! Hopefully it'll all get figured out shortly!
ReplyDeleteI do the background checks at work and it's always amazing the number of potential employees who think a background check will be done in a day or two. It takes at least three days, up to a week or two if you've lived in multiple states.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea it was such a hassle! No wonder everyone says it's so hard to get a military job! I hope the rest of it goes quickly and smoothly for you!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you have to do all that for a job! I hope you get a start date soon! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is quite a process!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the hoops are many to work on post! But it'll be worth it in the end. My favorite part of the physical is when I had to demonstrate that I could lift 40 pounds. It just made me laugh. Did you also have to get a TB shot and all that mess? Ugh!
ReplyDeletePrayers for a smooth process even if it is a long one.
ReplyDeleteYup! I applied for my CYS job in November before SoldierMan deployed, interviewed in January, heard nothing for two months, finally called NAF and asked for an update, they said "probably another month or two," and then suddenly a week later, I started work! They have no idea, lol
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