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heywatchthis

heywatchthis

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Just heard from a reliable source that the OCT DB is meeting Monday the 9th.

Also they are "trying" to have a second DB on Oct 15th.

Can't wait till MON!
 
Good stuff

If this is in fact true....This is awesome information. Is there anyone else out there that can help verify this? We are dying from curiousity. Thanks for your help. I had heard the 12th but I like the 9th much better.
 
hyperboy said:
If this is in fact true....This is awesome information. Is there anyone else out there that can help verify this? We are dying from curiousity. Thanks for your help. I had heard the 12th but I like the 9th much better.
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Hey! I'm pretty anxious too but lets just say the DB is next week! I feel you, I feel you. I can't stop drinking beer and smoking cigarettes, no nails left, the wife is in pain. Its too much! I can't take it anymore!!!!!! "STELLA! STELLA!" I COULD'VE BEEN A CONTENDA!:puke: :nuts:

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Just curious, if they are having a DB on the 9th, why would there be another one so close on the 15th? Are they planning on divvying up what they would normlly do in one day or?????

Nonetheless..................CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!! :-)
 
Relax man!

If they meet up on the 9th or the 12th, it won't matter. If you get the call, you get the call.
 
Relax

The board is meeting the 9th and 10th (Mon/Tues). It has always been a 2 day process. I just talked to a chief pilot who sits on the board. Sorry, but I did not ask about the next DB. If I hear something from the same chief pilot, I will let you know.
 
How long to find out?

Anyone know how long after the DB does it take to get a call or how long to get the letter. Got a back-up job just incase my dream job falls through.

Any Aug. guys mind telling how long it took to find out?
 
I would guess calls go out by Sat. Last group didn't get called until the following week, but there were some other things going on.
 
Terp737 said:
I would guess calls go out by Sat. Last group didn't get called until the following week, but there were some other things going on.
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I agree with that statement...I got the call a week after the DB met...but normally it's within a few days. Last time they went down the list alphabetically...so if your last name starts with Z...it might take longer.
 
The 2nd board for August met Sep 12th......calls went out between 19-24 Sep.

We were called alphabetically by the People Department....not the Chief Pilots. Only a handfull of calls went out each day.
 
My DB met on 12 Sep & didn't get the call until 8 PM Eastern on 23 Sep. I would bet that I was the last name on the list, & I asked Diane if she was done... She laughed & said that was an urban legend, had more work to do, just like getting your references called is a shoe-in. They do read this board. For what it is worth.
 
It's finally here the BIG DB day. The fate of my career is being decided right now. Cross your fingers and good luck to all.

Any wagers on when the first phone calls go out. My bet is THURS.

Don't let the phone out of your site.
 
Well I got plan B (Job B) that starts soon. I just really want my dream job. Waiting is the hardest part.
 
Good...good luck. It is a tough wait usually takes about 2 weeks for them to get through the list. After they get through the list then they send the letter out if you made it to the DB. It won't be over one way or the other until the end of the month. Enjoy it but have a plan B. If you don't make it the first time try, try again. If it is your dream job keep going for it until you get it.
 
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After they get through the list then they send the letter out if you made it to the DB.
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The "making it to the DB" part confuses me. I have heard conflicting reports on the DB. First I heard everyone goes, then I heard some are eliminated right after the interviews (i.e. no refs called).

From how you worded that it makes it sound like some dont go to the board and they get letters right away. Or that if you werent being considered by the board, the letters would go out on the day of the DB. Confusing stuff!

Oh well, either way I will know soon enough. What a long wait it has been.
 
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My friends did say that I would have to do well on the interview portion to get to the DB. However, I was told on the day of my interview that everyone goes to the DB. Now whether or not, interviewees are separated into stacks is yet to be seen. Either way, there have been cases of people getting the call without references being called. Hopefully, this helps. Good luck to all and hopefully the calls start soon!!!
 
Can someone in the "know" please explain the process once and for all?

Does everyone go to the decision board regardless of interview results?

Why does some get references called and others do not and is it a bad thing or not to not have any of your references called?

What would sway a positive result on the decision board? Is it the interview process itself, references called, work history........what?

Any other pertinent information you can provide about the process after the interview would be appreciated!
 
Ears burning?

Does anyone feel their ears burning? This could be a good sign just like the UFO I reported to ATC earlier this afternoon, Something about a 1 800 number what they don't believe me? Then I told them I was waiting to hear about my Southwest interview. They said no harm no foul and to call em' like I see em'. J/K

Whoa! I may have officially lost it!Trying to keep my mind off............LUV!...All you need is LUV, Luv....Luv is all you need. Waiting patiently.........I am at complete ease and SERENITY....

Who am I fooling I am an absolute wreck!! Kudos to all those prepared for the Big Interview. I feel like am a finalist at a beauty pageant waiting for their name to be called, but really not...GOOD LUCK TO ALL
 
I'll never understand why people are stressing now. You should've been nervous at the interview because now it's out of your hands. I don't envy you getting those annoying emails from other interviewies saying "Did anyone hear anything yet? I haven't just wondered." Why send an email? Are you that fricking board. Get a life. You guys know who you are.
 
Come on its a hugh life change if you get it. It's like the cross roads in your life. If you get SWA or you don't will make such a dramatic change in your life, especially over time. So yea I am a nervous wreck wondering if I got it. And about friends sending an email, if they are your friends they are excited for you too. That or they are junior to you and want to bid your vacation.

So let me ask the question, "anybody hear anything yet?" and "what does NOT having your references called mean? and "how long to find out the results?" and the most important, "does everyone get to go to the DB?"

tomorrow is DB+1
 
Captain Overs said:
I'll never understand why people are stressing now. You should've been nervous at the interview because now it's out of your hands.
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I didn't quote everything you said because I don't agree with it all so forgive me. I do however, agree with this part.

I interviewed as well and nothing would give me more pleasure than to let my wife know that I got a call; especially now that I'm furloughed. However, it won't be the end of the world if they don't. Will I be disappointed? Of course. In the grand scheme of things, it comes down to paying the mortgage and not being miserable at work. This is what I'm looking forward to. I still think that my previous post was funny but apparently nobody likes Marlon Brando. Sooooooooooooo Screw You! I'm gettin some Pie!
 
a lil' humor while we wait

This was all meant for just a lil' fun while people wait that have interviewed. I mean no harm just a lil laugh possibly!!
 
Laboule said:
I can't believe some of these guys are responsible for flying human lives around...scary.
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What's the matter, are you physically unable to type the words "good luck" instead of putting a bunch of folks who are hopeful about their future down?
 

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