Mountain

Go team! Hey, how are those mustaches coming? What a clown show.

I think the VSP stuff is as you described. I was referring to TERA. Sorry for the confusion.

Saw this on a different forum regarding TERA: "Someone in my chain called AFPC on my behalf. It appears that the AF wasn't exactly ready to execute and Air Staff has instructed them to hold the applications. Once Air Staff gives them the order they will process all the allocations at once. If your status is on hold for batch processing your application has been reviewed and is just waiting for the execution order from staff." Not exactly sure what this means. I've been hoping that no news is good news, and I would like to think the above means if you're still in "Hold Batch Processing" status you have a shot. I'm also wondering if they still plan to meet even the 1 April deadline. If they don't, they oughtta move the required separation date to the right.

Nothing new on mine, Catbox. It's been "FM hold batch processing" since 21 January. I check mine about every 10 minutes when I'm at work, because I am unstable. Perhaps they're waiting to assign you a retirement number...

So what're your stats? AFSC? Year group? ADSC? Zodiac sign? I'm a TERA hopeful, but your status sounds hopeful, and I'm sure lots of folks would like to know that stuff. Hell, I'm curious too. Also, keep us updated. You could be the first success story in this 81-page thread.

He got an email from AFPC. You know, the standard impersonal "GFY" we're all expecting.

Asked a buddy who was denied VSP (UPT ADSC). Apparently that's the last stop before a decision is made. Also, did you notice how I used three abbreviations in a row there?

Not even sure I'll believe it then, but hope springs eternal...

The Nav or two you mention are the first I've heard of actually getting approved. There are lots of us just waiting to hear something. I'm still holding out hope that no news is good news.

Iiiiiiiiiiiiineresting. This certainly aligns with my belief that the selectively continued officers' eligibility clause means Big Blue really doesn't want us passed-over folks around. To me, it makes sense: If I've been here 15 years, they have to assume I'm staying until 20, ESPECIALLY if they've already offered selective continuation. If they can get out of paying me my six-figure salary for the next 4 years, and replace it with a 38.4% retirement (I'll have 16 years as of August), they come out ahead. In four years they'll save ~$90K/year, then about $10K every year after that as long as I continue to stink up the planet. Plus they get rid of a guy who's clearly no longer interested in any flavor of Kool-Aid they offer. For me, it's an escape to go be an airline guy and get in on a lower seniority number, but with something to show for my 16 years. For BB, it's a chance to get rid of a dude who doesn't fit their paradigm, and is also kind of expensive to pay. And before anyone reminds me that the grass might only appear greener over there, understand this: I'm not interested in leaving because the grass is greener over there. I want to leave because the sh*t is chin high and rising over here.

Nobody here at Beale has heard anything yet, Catbox. I'm steeling myself to wait until 1 April.

Camera in your bathroom, how else? Are you also still in the "FM-Hold Batch Processing" status? I thought you had mentioned previously you'd been denied. If that's not the case, I'm glad to hear it!

Let's not give AFPC too much credit here. Fraudulence would imply some level of competence on their part.

I'm still waiting too, Tonka. No idea how this will play out for us selectively continued guys, but I'm hoping I'm just the kinda dude they want. To get rid of, that is. I've never been so hopeful to be rejected from something.

Hey Catbox, sounds like the same lady who reviewed my initial eligibility check. I had my CC call and un-f#ck it, but my faith was also not restored. Is the "-" in GS-7 actually a negative sign? It would explain a lot here. What we need is a GS7! Think positive, guys. See what I did there?

Damn that blows. They SAID they'd waive ADSCs like that. Really sorry to hear it. Sorry, but not surprised. I fully expect the same news. F#ck 'em. Keep taking the 6-figure paycheck and planning your exit. All will be well, I'm sure. If it helps, you're in good company.

Hey Catbox- Sorry to hear you were denied. I applied almost 3 weeks ago now. Still waiting to hear, but my expectations are getting lower every day. I wanted to pile on what 56&2 said… When I first did the eligibility check I got the same message. I'm also a selectively continued guy, and eligible due to that. I'm a '98 11R. I called myPers and asked why I was "ineligible" and they realized they had f'ed up. It was straightened out the next day, and I was able to apply. So, to be clear: -Did you just do the eligibility check, or go through the full application? If it's only the first, it might be a mistake (small chance, buy hey…). -If you did the full app and got CC approval, were there any ADSCs? Might still be another opportunity to re-attack. This whole process is a shit show. Best of luck either way. Mtn