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Jan 21, 2021
Jan 21, 2021
2. Would you be allowed a compassionate reassignment before that time is up? How is your reassignment duty station decided if you do not need to go to a specific area (ie; child ...See More
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Teach
Thank you, @HO! I was hired in early July as an internal hire and it still took me until mid October to report after quarantine time (yes, really). So, qualifying for RAT is basically the equivalent to completing your contract?
HelpOthers
Yes. It is Renewal Agreement Travel. This means you are renewing your contract. If you are in a one-year RAT location, you still have to complete two years before they will pay to send you back with all your items etc (I think).
Jan 20, 2021
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Jan 20, 2021
Thank you!
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haha
Thanks. Looks pretty similar to previous policies (based only on a casual look at the previous policy a while back). Basically boils down to, you can ask and they might say yes. I did notice that there are extra hoops to jump through/conditions that must be met by "educators only" (e.g. local hire back fill must be available, etc.).
But as...See More
But as...See More
IsItFriday?
It's legal mumbo-jumbo.
It's not meant to help classroom teachers.
This policy is a legal requirement, that exists only to cover HR butts. In the event of a lawsuit, HR can honestly go into court, show the policy to the judge, and explain that they have fulfilled all the requirements of both the law, and federal regulations.
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It's not meant to help classroom teachers.
This policy is a legal requirement, that exists only to cover HR butts. In the event of a lawsuit, HR can honestly go into court, show the policy to the judge, and explain that they have fulfilled all the requirements of both the law, and federal regulations.
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Jan 19, 2021
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emma20
Thank you! Actually thinking about lwop as a way of getting out of our current location. In that case I can't be in pay status, not even a day, I assume. Do I have to fully resign? If I resign I have no rights to return to my current position if nothing else pans out, correct? Is there any poc for these rather specific questions? Thanks again!
Icanread
A union rep in my area said LWOP hasn't be granted for a CONUS teacher in well over a year- not sure if it's true or not. Also if you take LWOP, you are supposed to be placed back in a position in your current location, unless you are following your spouse who is PCSing to a new location.
Jan 19, 2021
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haha
It's like most other organizations, your benefits would be based on your numbers of years of service and your salary level when you retire (average of your highest 3 years of salary). You would also receive an annuity/payout from your TSP (with matching contributions by the gov't, up to 5%) + your SS.
IsItFriday?
@SL....raw deal. Ouch.
Take the offer.
You need to work for the Federal Gov for a minimum of five years to collect a FERS annuity (pension).
Take the offer.
You need to work for the Federal Gov for a minimum of five years to collect a FERS annuity (pension).
Jan 19, 2021
IsItFriday?
Did you get an offer?
What exactly is the question?
Are you wondering if people accept offers at age 59? The simple answer is yes.
There are many old (really old) teachers in DoDEA.
HQ seems quite content with that, although Admin can often be seen scurrying through the building, quietly trying to encourage the...See More
What exactly is the question?
Are you wondering if people accept offers at age 59? The simple answer is yes.
There are many old (really old) teachers in DoDEA.
HQ seems quite content with that, although Admin can often be seen scurrying through the building, quietly trying to encourage the...See More
Icanread
I know a handful of teachers who didn't start working for Dodea until close to retirement age. I agree with the above post regarding making the best decision based on your end of career plans. Good luck! There is also a Facebook page with tons of helpful info - Dodea teachers interested.
Jan 17, 2021
I would like to update/change my 'Target Job' on the DoDEA website, but it does not give me that option. Am I missing something in the application?
Once a year there is usually an email saying its time to update your application to be considered. I believe its usually in February. Should I expect that to ...See More
haha
On the Target Job tab, there "should" be an Add Target Job button at the bottom. There should also be an option to delete Target Jobs already selected but since I am already hired, I no longer have that option and can't tell you what it should look like.
Yes, if this year is like past years, the update EAS email should be coming fairly soo...See More
Yes, if this year is like past years, the update EAS email should be coming fairly soo...See More
Will start all the paper work now. What is the usual estimated time of arrival from now to point of entry to where I am going? Thanks
oldshack
Congratulations! Sorry, I don't have an answer to your question...I am interested in which position you were offered. If you don't mind sharing.
haha
It varies wildly, from weeks to many months, with around 6 -8 weeks being fairly typical. Check the DoDEA Teachers Interested FB page for more recent timelines.
Jan 16, 2021
I've seen the LQA rates, but does Oki require key money?
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haha
More likely for 1st, last AND security. You should qualify for a salary advance if you need it which would more than cover it. New employees can't apply until they get to the new post but you may be able to apply before you leave.
HelpOthers
You pay the first month's rent up front, the agent fee which is about the cost of one month's rent, and you pay a one-month deposit that will be refunded when you move away if the house is not damaged. LQA will reimburse for the agent fee and the rent, but you need the money up front. This is where the free three-month salary is helpful. However, b...See More
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