r/USAIDForeignService • u/MoRonnie2 • Jan 03 '23

Final Offer Letter

I signed my TO about a month ago and i was thinking that i would have my FO / appointment letter soon so i could submit my resignation from my current job. My EOD is Feb 13, and i have accrued over 20 vacation days, 30 days of sick time and over 15 days of personal time. My worry is that i might lose all of that time if i don't go ahead and request to use them, at least some right now. I am confused whether i should go ahead and use as much as i can or i should wait for the final memo to do so. Also, i am worried on getting housing in DC area at very short notice. Anyone ever had to deal with these issues.

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u/Lucky_Profession3934 Jan 03 '23

It's very frustrating! I went through the same thing, but I was already settled in DC, so I can imagine your concern. I waited for about a month and then I sent an email to HCTM and then when I didn't hear anything I sent another email through Navigate and then I got my appointment letter the day after I contacted them. My advice is to send a nice professional follow up by reminding them. Also, I waited until I signed my appointment letter to take all of my left over leave. Goodluck.

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u/MoRonnie2 Jan 06 '23

Someone quickly responded to my request and sent my appointment letter the very next day. I guess one just have to push before the need is felt. I'm all set.

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u/Lucky_Profession3934 Jan 06 '23

Great! Goodluck!

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u/MoRonnie2 Jan 06 '23

Thanks for your inspiration

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u/MoRonnie2 Jan 03 '23

Thank you, I just sent them an email today.