Posted by zonked on October 16, 2011, at 0:00:27
In reply to Re: Urgent: In a crisis, situational 'bombs' » violette, posted by SLS on October 14, 2011, at 23:02:53
Thanks so much, every one of you. I didn't mean to cause a stir;
The worst of the shock is over. I'm back to my baseline-since-the last few months.
I am thankful, also, for a friend in real life who put the embarassing job interview in perpective: they were asking me questions that were far too advanced for the job I was applying for. I tend to blame myself first, but he's right. Would I really want to work in such a place? I don't know, now.
My Mom's diagnosis, in a way, clears things up. One: I will make personally sure that she ONLY sees neurooncologists now, not run of the mill ones. Three separate "regular" oncologists have given her erroneous information now. We are lucky to live near one of the best brain cancer treatment hospitals in the US, and definitely on the West Coast. While it wasn't pleasant to hear what we were told, this man's credentials are infallible, and moving forward we'll be sure she sees only brain cancer specialists.
I am increasingly turning towards the government and nonprofit sectors in my employment search. A friend of mine said recently 80% of his depression went away when he found work. I hope the residual depression I have clears up similarly. I am pretty sure biologically I have done all I can.
If anyone here has successfully looked into "Schedule A" employment with the US Federal governmment, would you post or babblemail about it? The process seems complex (that's our government for you!) but I would like to take advantage of this if there are any federal jobs that I am qualified to work for. They have to fill quotas.
Look at the government-ease on USAJOBS.gov, and I can't find much more on the Internet... (To those in other countries: Is your government as ridiculous as ours with regards to navigating services?):
http://www.usajobs.gov/IndividualsWithDisabilities
Through Schedule A: People with Mental Retardation, Severe Physical Disabilities, or Psychiatric Disabilities who have documentation from a licensed medical professional or other entity may apply for noncompetitive appointment through the Schedule A (5 CFR 213.3102(u)) hiring authority. Applicants with documentation may apply directly to agencies' Selective Placement Program Coordinators (SPPC) or equivalent to receive placement assistance. Simply send a resume plus the proof of your disability and job certification documentation to the agency's SPPC or equivalent. A Sample Certification Letter can be downloaded for your provider's use.
NOTE: Indicate "5 CFR 213.3102(u)" on your resume or state you are a person with a disability eligible for a Schedule A appointment when applying for Federal positions on USAJOBS or through an agency's SPPC. A Sample Cover Letter is provided for your use.
Great, I have to cite the Code of Federal Regulations to take advantage of this! Ridiculous eh?!
Sigh. Life is so weird.
-z
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