PhD/PsyD Contacting TD

[psydstudent2020]

The site I matched at for internship informed me I have to go to the site 60 to 30 days prior to my start date to complete paperwork and background screenings. I asked them what days/times were available two weeks ago and they have not responded. Is it too soon to follow-up? I need to get a plane ticket and my spouse needs to take time off to watch our puppy, which he has to do far in advanced or he won’t be able to get the days.

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[GradStudent2020]

The site I matched at for internship informed me I have to go to the site 60 to 30 days prior to my start date to complete paperwork and background screenings. I asked them what days/times were available two weeks ago and they have not responded. Is it too soon to follow-up? I need to get a plane ticket and my spouse needs to take time off to watch our puppy, which he has to do far in advanced or he won’t be able to get the days.

I would follow-up. I had a similiar situation and asked two different people. Is there an onboarding person that can help you?

 

[psydstudent2020]

I would follow-up. I had a similiar situation and asked two different people. Is there an onboarding person that can help you?

No there isn’t

 

[Psych-ops]

The site I matched at for internship informed me I have to go to the site 60 to 30 days prior to my start date to complete paperwork and background screenings. I asked them what days/times were available two weeks ago and they have not responded. Is it too soon to follow-up? I need to get a plane ticket and my spouse needs to take time off to watch our puppy, which he has to do far in advanced or he won’t be able to get the days.

It takes 2 months to do paperwork!?! Can’t you just go for a few days and get everything done. That seems a bit ridiculous! It’s most likely just a drug test, finger printing, possibly a credit check, and definitely a criminal record check. That can be achieved in a day!! Are you going for too secret clearance!

 

[AbnormalPsych]

The site I matched at for internship informed me I have to go to the site 60 to 30 days prior to my start date to complete paperwork and background screenings. I asked them what days/times were available two weeks ago and they have not responded. Is it too soon to follow-up? I need to get a plane ticket and my spouse needs to take time off to watch our puppy, which he has to do far in advanced or he won’t be able to get the days.

Is this VA by chance? You can do a large chunk of it at your local VA if so (physical, fingerprint, paperwork, etc), then the last bit (get your badge, that stuff) once you get there a week or two prior to starting.

 

[psyche27]

It takes 2 months to do paperwork!?! Can’t you just go for a few days and get everything done. That seems a bit ridiculous! It’s most likely just a drug test, finger printing, possibly a credit check, and definitely a criminal record check. That can be achieved in a day!! Are you going for too secret clearance!

Never underestimate the slowness with which HR moves.

 

[Justanothergrad]

Is this VA by chance? You can do a large chunk of it at your local VA if so (physical, fingerprint, paperwork, etc), then the last bit (get your badge, that stuff) once you get there a week or two prior to starting.

Many VA I know dont even issue the PIV til after start date and spend the first couple weeks in training and orientation. This is such a big ask for a student to spend more cash for an unnecessary step as far as I'm concerned.

That timeline made me think VA hr as well lol

 

[erg923]

The site I matched at for internship informed me I have to go to the site 60 to 30 days prior to my start date to complete paperwork and background screenings. I asked them what days/times were available two weeks ago and they have not responded. Is it too soon to follow-up? I need to get a plane ticket and my spouse needs to take time off to watch our puppy, which he has to do far in advanced or he won’t be able to get the days.

Paperwork can be mailed, faxed, emailed, etc. whats gives? Employers do this everyday.

 

[psydstudent2020]

No I don’t have to go there for two months lol. They said I have to go there to complete paperwork and background screening 60 to 30 days prior to my start date. It’s a state hospital in Florida

 

[psydstudent2020]

Paperwork can be mailed, faxed, emailed, etc. whats gives? Employers do this everyday.

My thoughts exactly. Would it be rude to mention this point? I don’t mind going it’s just obviously expensive and am already moving across the country.

 

[Justanothergrad]

My thoughts exactly. Would it be rude to mention this point? I don’t mind going it’s just obviously expensive and am already moving across the country.

I would certainly inquire. Passports are done by mail...

 

[Psych-ops]

I would certainly inquire. Passports are done by mail...

Excellent point!!!

 

[Psych-ops]

The site I matched at for internship informed me I have to go to the site 60 to 30 days prior to my start date to complete paperwork and background screenings. I asked them what days/times were available two weeks ago and they have not responded. Is it too soon to follow-up? I need to get a plane ticket and my spouse needs to take time off to watch our puppy, which he has to do far in advanced or he won’t be able to get the days.

If you need someone to watch Lila I’d be happy too. She can play with my dog. I think we live in different states though.

 

[AbnormalPsych]

No I don’t have to go there for two months lol. They said I have to go there to complete paperwork and background screening 60 to 30 days prior to my start date. It’s a state hospital in Florida

Ah, knew I smelt government.

 

[psydstudent2020]

If you need someone to watch Lila I’d be happy too. She can play with my dog. I think we live in different states though.

Haha aw a doggy play date would have been fun