FJO!!!! Detailed Timeline

IT HAPPENED!!! FJO for GS-9 with the NRCS. Dream Job. Here is my detailed timeline:

Apply: 9/25

Close: 9/30

Referred: 10/31

Interview: 11/7

Notice of Selection: 11/21

TJO: 11/23

Fingerprint: 12/3

SF-85 completed: 12/5

SID Approved: 12/10

Recruitment Package sent for approval: 12/12

Notice of Disposition email: 12/20

EOD coordination email: 12/26

FJO received: 1/2/2025

EOD: 2/9/2025

While I am nervous about the EOD, I honestly couldn't realistically make an earlier one happen with my needs to transition out of my current role and move across the country. I've been feeling a little better after doing some research about what happened in 2017 when a hiring freeze was implemented, but who knows. Maybe it will be similar with exemptions for signed FJO's through 2/20 and maybe it won't. Whatever is supposed to happen, will happen, even if it means this opportunity could potentially fall through. Fingers crossed that it all works out.

I really want to express my gratitude for all of you on this page sharing their stories. Every time I felt anxious, I would come here and read FJO posts that gave me hope, or read through stories of folks like me in the hiring process. This subreddit reminded me of all the good things that can come out of online groups. Sending you all best wishes with your hiring journey!