"cshenk" > wrote in message
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> jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> On 11/1/2017 6:42 PM, cshenk wrote:
>> > jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>> >
>> > > On 10/30/2017 8:35 PM, cshenk wrote:
>> > > > Julie Bove wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>> > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > > It is difficult for then spouse and children but in different
>> > > > > ways. Yes, there is the worry but also having to uproot and
>> > > > > move repeatedly. Children starting new schools again and
>> > > > > again. Spouses having to find a new job. I had to retire from
>> > > > > mine. And it's hard to find an high paying job when you have
>> > > > > a military spouse. The employer knows that you might leave
>> > > > > at any time. Most of us had to make do with minimum wage or
>> > > > > worse, part time at best.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Then having to make new friends, finding your way around in a
>> > > > > new city, finding medical, stores, etc. Even foods could be a
>> > > > > challenge. Food on Cape Cod is vastly different than here.
>> > > > > Some things were the same of course but many were not.
>> > > > > Different brands, not much in the way of Mexican food.
>> > > >
>> > > > Yes. It is difficult. But you had a GS hire preference higher
>> > > > than a disabled Navy retired vet. If you didn't know that, too
>> > > > bad.
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > > Carol, the difference is Julie was not in the military. I don't
>> > > know if she knows or cares about military hiring preferences when
>> > > it comes to grade or disability. She worked at K-Mart.
>> > >
>> > > My mother, the military spouse, never had to work but I can sure
>> > > relate to the constantly moving as a child. No fun.
>> > >
>> > > Can't speak to the different brands thing. I was a kid, not the
>> > > spouse who did the shopping. I do know my mother didn't look for
>> > > Mexican food.
>> > >
>> > > Jill
>> >
>> > Jill, we all 'get it' that Julie was never military. She lacked
>> > knowlege that she might have better oppotunties as a military
>> > spouse.
>> >
>> Maybe she didn't want to. From what I recall she worked a lot of
>> years at K-Mart, long enough to be entitled to a pension (assuming
>> they're still in business when she hits official retirement age).
>>
>> Jill
>
> Maybe not, but she had some chances that sadly she didnt know about.

No Carol, I didn't. We did have a bulletin board with all job listings on
it. There were rarely any listings.
>
> Here's a turn down letter I got:
>
> Notification
> Date: 9/5/2017 10:50:47 AM
> From: USA Staffing
> Subject: Notice of Results and Referral for PROGRAM ANALYST,
> ST-10040679-17-MS
> Dear Carol xxxxx,
>
> This refers to the application you recently submitted to this office
> for the position below:
> Position Title: PROGRAM ANALYST
> Pay Plan/Series/Grade: GS-0343-13
> Hiring Office: 00076 NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
> Location: Dam Neck Naval Facility, Virginia Beach, Virginia
>
> Your rating is:
> Eligible for the following position or positions:
> €¢ GS-0343-13
>
> The following is your referral status for the position or positions to
> which you applied:
> €¢ You have not been referred to the hiring manager for position
> GS-0343-13 in Dam Neck Naval Facility, Virginia Beach, Virginia
>
>
> Please Note:
>
> We have received your application to be considered for this position.
> You received an eligible best rating based on your self-assessed
> responses to the assessment questionnaire; however, there were a
> sufficient number of best qualified military spouse candidates that are
> entitled to Military Spouse Preference. By law, best qualified military
> spouses who comply with competitive recruitment procedures are entitled
> to initial selection consideration.
>
> If you have any questions regarding this notice, contact DON Employment
> Information Center at or 800-378-4559.
>
> Thank you for your interest in Federal employment with theDepartment of
> the Navy.
>
> PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL MESSAGE. IT IS AUTOMATICALLY
> GENERATED. For additional information, please refer to the job
> opportunity announcement for this position.
> ---------
>
> It turns out none of the spouses had actual qualifications for the job
> so now they are on second set and I am being scheduled for an
> interview. Note this isnt the same job as the one I turned down to be a
> GS9 teaching the person the job. It is however very simular.

Not even sure what the gibberish even means. I think I need Bruce to explain
it.