I recently accepted an offer for a spot in a full time MPP program from a very decent, non-Ivy school. My funding (per an assistantship or researcher position) reduces the total tuition to approximately $3000, and the program provides an allowance for an unpaid or poorly paid summer internship. I have enough money saved to avoid going into debt if I work part time. I want to offset the opportunity costs of two years outside of work by making myself as employable as possible.
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posted by pinterecki
on Mar 10, 2013 -
6 answers
I am in a career ladder position in the Federal government. I'm approaching the end of my first year on the job. I have heard from colleagues/friends in government, that going up to the next GS-level in the ladder is almost automatic (requires sign-off from supervisor). Is this true? How do I request this increase from my supervisor? Also, can you help me find documents online which show that one is eligible to go up a grade after one year?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2013 -
10 answers
What are good resources, online and offline, for information about the average experience in federal prison camps (minimum security prisons)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 1, 2013 -
7 answers
If multiple federal Appeals Courts issue differing opinions on the constitutionality of a federal statute (like with the federal healthcare law), what happens if the Supreme Court doesn't take the case?
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posted by denverco
on Sep 15, 2012 -
5 answers
How does the idea of a civilian review board for previewing the firing and disciplinary actions of federal managers against civilian employees sound?
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Sep 7, 2012 -
7 answers
Are there any grants available for public high schools to make their facilities (specifically the auditorium) handicapped and wheelchair-accessible? I've been told that there might be federal funds available for this purpose but I don't know where to start looking. We're in New Jersey, could there be
state funds for the same purpose?
posted by exhilaration
on Aug 24, 2012 -
6 answers
How much in-house print and/or photocopy production can federal offices perform without violating 44 USC § 501?
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posted by Jamesonian
on Aug 14, 2012 -
3 answers
I'm doing a research and policy project on DC prisoners. I'm looking for information and personal stories on what the situation is like for DC prisoners serving time in the federal system. I'm also interested in information on conditions in the former DC Prison at Lorton. I'd like to compare conditions before and after the closure of Lorton and make some recommendations for how to improve outcomes for DC inmates, both during their sentences and after release.
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posted by Amy Phillips
on May 19, 2012 -
4 answers
I am trying to find the
actual law which states that infants younger than one year old and under 20 pounds need to be in a rear-facing car seat in Minnesota. Not only can I
not find the actual law, but I am getting conflicting information on .gov and .org websites. My research trail inside...
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posted by TinWhistle
on Apr 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Three questions: (1) How many current civil service employees are also reserve/national guard members, (2) How many current civil service employees were also active duty military service members, and (3) How many of both groups retired from the military? I've been to DOD, the Census, OPM ... I'm not having much luck.
posted by CollectiveMind
on Mar 16, 2012 -
5 answers
What is the actual timeline for interviews, notifications, etc. for the SES selection process in US government employment?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 28, 2012 -
3 answers
Normally, an unexpected $10,000 check in the mail would be super. Not f it comes from a secret surprise student loan. Help me fix this please!
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posted by Salvor Hardin
on Feb 18, 2012 -
15 answers
If you pay estimated taxes and then end up not owing those taxes, do you get them back?
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posted by doomtop
on Dec 9, 2011 -
7 answers
Why does NPR always refer to the US Federal interest rate as "near zero" rather than a specific amount? Googling shows it's between 0 and 25 basis points. What is the exact amount, and why is it not referred to exactly?
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posted by odinsdream
on Sep 2, 2011 -
20 answers
I'm interviewing for a job with the Federal government that is far below the qualifications I have. What to do if I get an offer?
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posted by reenum
on Aug 24, 2011 -
25 answers
How much should I get paid as an inexperienced programmer doing Java web development for a US government contractor? I’m clueless.
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2011 -
10 answers
I am a US citizen considering spending 6 months in Mexico City in about 12 to 18 months from now. What kind of things do I need to consider over the next year or so?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 24, 2011 -
2 answers
When applying for federal jobs, how problematic is it not to allow a potential employer to contact a previous supervisor?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 14, 2011 -
8 answers
Which federal health plan should I choose? I just moved to DC for a non-postal federal job, and I have narrowed down my options to Blue Cross Standard, Blue Cross Basic, and GEHA.
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posted by hijol
on Dec 9, 2010 -
9 answers
I am writing an article about employment in the U.S. federal government. Where can I find information about what supervisors are allowed by law to tell other government agencies recruiters about their employees, and what they sometimes tell those recruiters that is against the law?
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Oct 20, 2010 -
2 answers
I did our taxes through TurboTax. I thought they transmitted correctly. They didn't. I just realized this. So are we going to jail for tax evasion?
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posted by macadamiaranch
on Jul 22, 2010 -
14 answers
I'm going back to school part-time for a second masters part-time (one class at a time). I'm an in-state resident, but it won't trigger for a semester, so I need to pay out of pocket for the first class. The cost is a bit much to pay out of pocket ($3000). What is the best way to finance this?
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posted by waylaid
on Jul 3, 2010 -
8 answers
How do I claim taxes working as a salaried IT consultant? I have a client in another state that I travel to on a weekly basis.
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posted by jwfree
on Jun 2, 2010 -
2 answers
Federal job application filter. I see that the federal hiring process is going to be
simplified by November, but I'm hoping to get a job before then! I'm new to this process, and I understand that federal job applications are different from others. I have a few specific questions about making sure I don't let anything essential slip between the cracks.
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posted by Jaltcoh
on May 31, 2010 -
4 answers
I became unemployed in February of this year, and I am currently receiving the maximum weekly unemployment benefits from the state of West Virginia.
I think I can attend university full-time while drawing unemployment, but I need your help finding specific laws, policies, etc. about this. All I can find is very vague information.
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posted by teatime
on May 17, 2010 -
5 answers
Looking for recommendations of hosting/IT solutions companies specializing in above-average security precautions, especially those who have experience with federal standards compliance and/or who can assist with security policy development and implementations.
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posted by Herkimer
on May 13, 2010 -
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A friend of mine in a Ph.D. program in Florida was just told that their federal education funding cap was met. Is there an appeals process for federal education funding or any kind of listserv for people who have faced this challenge and what they did to get their funding restored?
posted by parmanparman
on Mar 10, 2010 -
5 answers
Tax Withholding - Question regarding rights, responsibilities, and dealing with incorrect IRS Tax Withholding at a job.
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posted by SirStan
on Feb 9, 2010 -
9 answers
Federal HR experts: Due to an "unfortunate mistake," I am being offered a salary less than that which is listed on the federal job announcement. This after investing an enormous amount of time, energy etc. in the application process. Do I have any recourse?
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Dec 2, 2009 -
19 answers
I need to know a rough estimate of how much I should take out in taxes. Theres no withholding with my checks because the temp agency is whack like that. But I need to know how much to take out for tax season? I live in NY, but don't live in the city. So far I earned with this agency... 7466.55. The end of the year it will be $9000 earned. Can anyone help?
posted by InterestedInKnowing
on Nov 23, 2009 -
12 answers
Dear AskMe, Should I be concerned about writing to someone in prison that knows about previous illegal activities I've participated in?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 19, 2009 -
13 answers
« J'en ai besoin d'améliorer mon français, » or: "I need to improve my French." I'm looking for advice from anyone who has worked on improving or regaining their n
th language.
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posted by Decimask
on May 10, 2009 -
16 answers
In search of website, blogs, etc that keep up with federal and state (specifically NC) policies that affect families with children with developmental and physical disabilities?
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posted by greta simone
on Mar 20, 2009 -
0 answers
How do I best utilize my Non-Competitive Eligibility from AmeriCorps to secure a job in the Federal government?
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posted by Skwirl
on Mar 16, 2009 -
4 answers
There are a lot of federal jobs available in my area that pay better than my current gig in state gov. Problem is, sending a resume in just seems to sink into a black hole.
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posted by Foam Pants
on Mar 15, 2009 -
25 answers
Have the recipients of the $2 trillion dollars been identified yet? I know Bloomberg was
attempting to find out where the Fed sent the money, but I haven't heard anything since.
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posted by whatgorilla
on Mar 11, 2009 -
3 answers
Are there any export restrictions (or whatnot) regarding me (a US non-business entity) sending a bunch of packages of consumer vegetable-garden seeds to a foreign country (Kenya) as a gift? I'm sure there are some restrictions on receiving foreign seeds, but.. outgoing?
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posted by Quarter Pincher
on Jan 11, 2009 -
2 answers
I need to learn state-level and/or federal-level lobbying. Where can I find classes, events, or seminars to study and observe this? I am in the Washington, DC-area, but I'm willing to travel 1,000 miles or less.
posted by parmanparman
on Nov 15, 2008 -
5 answers
FinancialOpinionFilter: I qualify for the new
Federal Housing Tax Credit! Yay! But since I have to pay it back it hardly seem useful. Plus there's extra hassle with taxes for the next 15 years. Should I bother claiming it?
posted by GuyZero
on Aug 7, 2008 -
5 answers
