CBP officer

[Kattle]

One week down. Many more to go! It's pretty nice here. I go to class. I eat all I want and I workout all I want. I'm not complaining Except on weekends I feel trapped and want to leave and get some better food and explore haha.

If anyone has questions feel free to contact me. The process was definitely one of patience but every step you can control.

I failed The Spanish test so I'll be here an extra six weeks. Hopefully get to see most of you here! Still haven't met Future though!

[MIRACLE]

Whats the Spanish test like?

One week down. Many more to go! It's pretty nice here. I go to class. I eat all I want and I workout all I want. I'm not complaining Except on weekends I feel trapped and want to leave and get some better food and explore haha.

If anyone has questions feel free to contact me. The process was definitely one of patience but every step you can control.

I failed The Spanish test so I'll be here an extra six weeks. Hopefully get to see most of you here! Still haven't met Future though!

[SouthernTransfer]

Hi guys I have my pft1 tomorrow and vbt on Sept 9th I am from the 14-1 application. I am female and having a tough time with push ups and situps. It's not looking good cause I can barely do the minimum requirements and from what I see on the points system that's not good enough. I will still go and give it my all. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

I am in the same boat as you, I'm male and my pushups are fine but I am killing my abs everyday while working out. I hope I can do 20 but it doesn't look good for me either.

[LEO_88]

Well southerntransfer I hope that our adrenaline really kicks in when we do the test so we can pass. I wish u and all others in the hiring process the best of luck. I will let u know pass or fail how I do.

[UNLVegas]

Did Medical & Fitness today. Killed it and all is good with the Doc.

Waiting for VBT/SI email or call.

[jerry61909]

Question for those that did the pft1
with the step test do you need to fully lock your leg when you step or as long as u put both feet on the step thing your good?
Also what do you think is better to fully lock your leg or not?

[Peaceful]

Update for my fellow 14-1 applicants. I just received an email for my VBT in ny for September 8th. Im already scheduled for PFT1 on August 29th. My geo is Central East coast. Has anyone else heard anything?

Took my fitness yesterday and my vbt is on sept 2.

central east coast

[Alexb6237]

Question for those that did the pft1
with the step test do you need to fully lock your leg when you step or as long as u put both feet on the step thing your good?
Also what do you think is better to fully lock your leg or not?

No there wasn't anything specific on posture or anything. Just step up and step down. Didn't really matter how. Just get up the and down for 5 mins.

[shawal16]

Officer 7140 im still waiting for my vbt email, im central east too too and also have my pft on the 29th good luck

I'm central east coast also. I put PHL as my VBT Location. Which spot did you put for your VBT location?

[Peaceful]

Nope left left was my lead leg. I have to keep practicing my pushups tho. Maybe with the block i would've done more cuz its not that low. My vb/si is sept 24th

You would've done more. The block prevents you from going so low so your chin wouldn't touch the floor. I did 40+ and rested for a bit and ended with 57.

I normally do 35-45 pushups on my own as my normal pushup range is lower than the test's

[USCG LEME]

Kattle...PM Sent

[Jess_Av]

Well southerntransfer I hope that our adrenaline really kicks in when we do the test so we can pass. I wish u and all others in the hiring process the best of luck. I will let u know pass or fail how I do.

No worries ladies. I was worried about the same thing. But my adrenaline kicked in at the test and I even surprised myself. Just remember what all this will lead to and you will see the adrenaline will take you far enough. I am not kidding when I say that when I would practice my push-ups I would only get about 4 (no joke!) and the day of my test, I managed to do 27, and only God knows how that was done! Lol You will do fine. Just have faith!

[USCG LEME]

I know we get locality pay, but do we get any special rate. I am coming in as a GS7 step 1. I wonder how long till my first paycheck if I start on September 22nd. Anybody know out there. Thanks

[Fdriver]

Just barely got mine today. Don't worry it's coming. They just have a but load of applicants to process.

Ocsk8er03, is your PM working? I have a few questions for you regarding Maine locations.

[jaybous]

I know we get locality pay, but do we get any special rate. I am coming in as a GS7 step 1. I wonder how long till my first paycheck if I start on September 22nd. Anybody know out there. Thanks

September 22nd is the beginning of the new pay cycle. So you should get a check on October 10th. I could be wrong, I'm just going off my pay cycle here at the Dept. of HUD. Sept pay dates for me are 9/12 and 9/26. Might do a google search to make sure or look on OPM's website.