Has anybody called DOS today?

[cmoore25 4]

Just wondering if they are closed due to damage of the hurricane - I have called twice and it just keeps ringing and ringing...I waited about 3 minutes one time...every other time I have called it gets answered right away, so I wasn't sure if this was normal and just to hang on the line, or if they might be closed?

[Operator 1,927]

Federal offices in DC are working today.

http://www.opm.gov/status/index.aspx

I've waited before. It seems slower after 2:00.

Keep trying!

[cmoore25 4]

Great link!!! Thanks!! I usually call in the early morning - that must be why - I'm just about to skype with Allan and was getting curious to see if London had logged our packet 3 yet...lol

[Operator 1,927]

AAArrrghh you are still waiting. I think you'll get it this week.

[cmoore25 4]

Yep, still waiting - London seems so slooooooow!! Lol I hope it's this week. His medical is next Tuesday, so, if not this week it'd be nice if they logged it next week so we will be considered "interview ready" and can get a date already!! Lol

[MatthewNCarolina 73]

Man, if you do not call them as soon as they open, after lunch break it's slow. I've waited around 15 minutes to get my interview date, and the first time I called, 1 minute after they opened, it rang and 2 seconds later I was talking to an operator. It all depends on what time you call, but later, it always take at least 5 minutes (if you're lucky). Keep trying!

[cmoore25 4]

Thanks - finally got through. The last time I called they actually had a recording saying, "please stay on the line" - the first two times it jsut rang and rang - it's odd not to have a recording at least telling you there will be a wait. Next time I call I will surely call int he morning!