So, what are your opinions...should an applicant be very prodding or very patient? What I was told is that if I don't poke the PC enough, they'll assume I don't care. I have to confess though, that the idea that I can make the cogs of the federal government move faster by calling and emailing, seems a little far-fetched to me.

Anyone else see the coverage on CNN about the RPCV's testifying at congress about being raped during service and the lack of response and/or blame and shaming put upon them by staff from their PC office in country? It was very sad for me to see, but unfortunately very believable. I think actually, during my service, that they did quite a bit to ( Read more... )

Does anyone have any advice for preparing for an interview? I already know what kind of questions they'll be asking--I just suck hard at answering them.

Anyone going? What does this entail?

am I the only nominee from seattle?

there's this send off party and I'm wondering if anyone else is going.

Is there any truth to this video?

Im not paid to keep you guys happy.My job doesnt depend on it.Your behaviour is unbecoming a federal employee representing AmAmerica overseas.You are also representing your respective countries.This is why PC monitors the blogs,insists on a waiver on the journals ,legislation stopping this was not passed and people are fired/not hired over their ( Read more... )

Anyone planning on heading into DC for the 50th anniversary events that are being planned for Sept. 22nd through 25th? There are tons of events being planned for that long weekend by the National Peace Corps Association, the highlights of which can be found hereI'm not sure if I'll be attending yet (I'll *finally* be COSing this summer, and ( Read more... )

Deceroweland has complied with my request that he not disable commenting on entries that he posts. He then quickly decided to screen the comments that two of our community members wrote, with which he disagreed. I have since unscreened the comments ( Read more... )

I was researching the Energy Americas program and ran across World Cafe. www.theworldcafe.com/ -Think this site can help.