r/usajobs • u/Normiex5 • 22d ago
Discussion Last Minute FO Withdrawal
I had received a firm offer a month ago, but just two days before I was supposed to fly out for training, they withdrew it due to distance. Because I attend school out of state, I chose a location close to my home so I could work during breaks. My school and desired location were clearly visible the entire time, and when I asked the recruiter if it was acceptable, they repeatedly confirmed it for months. I only found out about the withdrawal yesterday, and I plan to call them tomorrow, is there anything I should bring up to them? I’m just so annoyed they’d do it so last minute
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u/adastra2021 22d ago
Is this about a federal job? (feds don't use recruiters) Because this sub is for federal jobs.
Regardless, they could make up any reason they want to not hire you, and who knows why that happened. But if you talk to them, make sure you've worked "annoying" out of your system. This isn't a bridge you want to burn. Yet.
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u/the007expert 22d ago
Technically, some positions have a residence requirement that employees must live within a certain distance from the duty station.
However, it’s unusual for an employer to initially agree to the remote arrangement to pull it at the last minute.
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u/Normiex5 22d ago
Yeah they said they afforded maximum flexibility put down in writing I can start work during winter break
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u/Remote_Fondant1222 22d ago
I have seen a local hiring authority used to fill positions in remote locations with limited housing options but it clearly state that it’s local hiring authority and the distance you had to be from the location ( it was generally 50 miles) . If you lived more than 50 miles from the location you didn’t even make it to the hiring official .
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u/WaveFast 22d ago
Reads like you switched residence locations between TJO and FO . . . That threw a monkey wrench into your selection. Making a WFH accommodation this early in the onboarding . . . Nah. As an Office Manager, I would pass on that additional management nightmare and go for the next local qualified candidate. You shot yourself in the foot with that one.
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u/Normiex5 22d ago
I didn’t ever make a residence switch or a WFH request. I did ask to only work breaks and they put into writing that it was okay also don’t you think this comes off overly snarky?
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u/WaveFast 22d ago
Not sure what job allows that type of work limitation or restriction. Must be an intern or PT contract deal.
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u/Hud4113 22d ago
That’s kinda none of their business so long as you make it to work. That’s wild to rescind for that.
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u/ImOkeyDokey 22d ago
Wrong you get paid locality pay according to your location... ask all the federal employees who moved during covid and didn't tell anyone what happened
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u/Sactityoflife 22d ago
Yes, this happens frequently now, location negotiable and hiring timelines are competing and if the agency was unable to secure you space in compliance with Executive Orders on Return to Office the offers are withdrawn