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re: Question About State Job Verbal Job Offer (UPDATE)
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:16 am to Jimbojambojumbo
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:16 am to Jimbojambojumbo
I’ve seen that they can’t start backgrounds checks until person has accepted because dont want to waste money. Could also be person who has to sign paper for hr to send formal offer is gone on vacation or conference.
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Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:17 am to HuskyPanda
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Should I call HR of the agency I applied for
Damn, are you trying to get on “the list” before you even get an offer from an employer.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:18 am to HuskyPanda
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Since then I've been waiting for the written job offer but it's going on almost two weeks.
Welcome to a career in government.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:20 am to Jimbojambojumbo
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Did they mention anything about a start date in the interview or verbal offer?
No, just the customary when can you start question.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:22 am to MikeBRLA
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Damn, are you trying to get on “the list” before you even get an offer from an employer.
No lie, I'm a little antsy because I'm ready to get the hell out of my current gig. Thought I'd retire at my current but the burnout is bad, plus the new job offered a hell of a lot more.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:22 am to HuskyPanda
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State Job Verbal Job Offer
Pull up for da job
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:23 am to HuskyPanda
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I've been waiting for the written job offer but it's going on almost two weeks
It takes a long time to type with those fingernails
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:26 am to HuskyPanda
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they are working on it
They are running your background / credit check
Looking through your TD posts
Questioning your X's
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:26 am to HuskyPanda
Which department?
I’ve seen anywhere from 1 month to an unbelievable 6 months.
(Yes I know the person who waited that long. the hiring manager’s unproductive delays was the problem
Yes there are numerous hiring manager to HR delays and approvals.
Salary compensation review & audit, background checks, drug test, anal probes, pretty ridiculous.
Total waste of time & money.
Good Luck,
It’s probably the hiring manager delaying the process.
you know, the one you’re gonna work under.
I’ve seen anywhere from 1 month to an unbelievable 6 months.
(Yes I know the person who waited that long. the hiring manager’s unproductive delays was the problem
Yes there are numerous hiring manager to HR delays and approvals.
Salary compensation review & audit, background checks, drug test, anal probes, pretty ridiculous.
Total waste of time & money.
Good Luck,
It’s probably the hiring manager delaying the process.
you know, the one you’re gonna work under.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:29 am to HuskyPanda
Nothing happens fast at the state. NOTHING. You raises may be delayed by months (it's why I quit). The paperwork just to get anything, including expense reimbursement, is awful.
For now, wait it out. It will probably go through. But once you start there, you're on Island Time.
For now, wait it out. It will probably go through. But once you start there, you're on Island Time.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:33 am to HuskyPanda
The verbal offer is conditional. Once you pass the background and urinalysis and the senior person signs off on your packet and the pay being offered then you will get a finalized offer with a start date.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:33 am to Sgt_Stedenko
Pretty normal. When I worked for the state I interviewed, two rounds, then total silence for 4 months. Got an email about calling them to finalize salary and shite for an offer. A month later got the call it was all approved and waited three weeks for the offer letter. Did a little over a decade but finally couldn’t take working at the speed of govt and constantly being in reactive mode vs proactive mode. I do miss the holidays and vacation/sick time accruals though.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:33 am to Macavity92
He is working on it. Please do not write or call again.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:35 am to HuskyPanda
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Since then I've been waiting for the written job offer but it's going on almost two weeks. Does it normally take the state this long to email a written job offer?
I'm not sure I ever received written offers from state jobs I was offered after the verbal
It's been a while though. 
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:36 am to HuskyPanda
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I applied for a job with the State of Louisiana and Friday after last, I received a verbal job offer which I accepted. Since then I've been waiting for the written job offer but it's going on almost two weeks. Does it normally take the state this long to email a written job offer?
It takes us 7 years to add a lane to the interstate that is 3 miles long.... yes, it takes the state a while
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:50 am to Sgt_Stedenko
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Which department?
LDH
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:00 am to HuskyPanda
Remember the Seinfeld scene where Newman gets hurt and Jerry volunteers to do Newman's job so that Newman could transfer to another area? Jerry was too efficient and the post office knew that it wasn't normal for a mailman to be that efficient.
Jerry: "I tried my best!"
Newman: "Exactly, you're a disgrace to the uniform"
LINK
This is your world now.
Jerry: "I tried my best!"
Newman: "Exactly, you're a disgrace to the uniform"
LINK
This is your world now.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:03 am to HuskyPanda
Why would you work for the state? No ambition or drive to work?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:17 am to HuskyPanda
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I applied for a job with the State of Louisiana and Friday after last, I received a verbal job offer which I accepted. Since then I've been waiting for the written job offer but it's going on almost two weeks. Does it normally take the state this long to email a written job offer?
Yes, I did call the woman that offered me the verbal offer, and she said they are working on it and when I receive the written that I will be able to receive a start date to put in my 2 weeks notice. Should I call HR of the agency I applied for or just wait it out longer?
It takes forever, just wait it out.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:34 am to HuskyPanda
I was verbally offered a job with the Department of Defense in February of 2018. I stayed in touch with the hiring manager for about 3 months then told him I was no longer interested as I had taken another job. About a month into the new job got a call from the DOD with a start date. Told them I was no longer interested. A couple of months later the hiring manager called and asked when I was onboarding. Again, told him I was no longer interested. This would have been around August or so of 2018. Got a call in January of 2019 from DoD HR and asked when I could start...again, not interested. They informed me if I did not start in 90 days they would be forced to offer the position to someone else. I begged them not to do that...haven't heard from them again. Job is still posted and has been since but it could be for more than one position, I do not know. I was marginally interested when verbally offered but was willing to accept knowing that it would open the door to going overseas. Far better to be a government employee overseas than a contractor.
I received a verbal with the DoD last week...again, not overly interested but with enough bonus and the right posting overseas I would be...responded to that effect by email. Have not heard a word and do not expect to for at least a month. Ain't no hurry up in the guvment...they work at their own pace if they work at all. Folks will ask why a person would work for them at all and my answer is the same as Willie Sutton's when they asked why he robbed banks...because its where the money is. Contractor or Guvment employee either way the money is great in the war business....
I received a verbal with the DoD last week...again, not overly interested but with enough bonus and the right posting overseas I would be...responded to that effect by email. Have not heard a word and do not expect to for at least a month. Ain't no hurry up in the guvment...they work at their own pace if they work at all. Folks will ask why a person would work for them at all and my answer is the same as Willie Sutton's when they asked why he robbed banks...because its where the money is. Contractor or Guvment employee either way the money is great in the war business....
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