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Originally Posted by tennis32801
So, I accepted the official offer with the Army in SA. They sent me the PCS travel orders to arrange the move, TEQS, per diem, etc. And my EOD is April 30.
In the meanwhile, my dad down in florida had a near fatal heart attack, requiring triple bypass surgery. I have been flying down for support, while taking care of packing and preparing for my move to SA.
To complicate matters, my current supervisor today (Saturday) texted me saying she received a call from NASA regarding me. I interviewed with NASA last week and they asked if they can contact my supervisor if I was selected. Obviously working for NASA will be right next to my ailing parents (especially my ailing dad).
Obviously I can do what ever I want, and its business, but are there any repercussions for telling the Army I changed my mind? other then probably being blacklisted for future hire from them if I ever apply. Im planning to call them personally to be honest with them.
I think I would have like living in SA and work for the Army, especially with their generous PCS package (assist with buying a house!), but I would seem selfish not being close to my parents and helping my little brother out.
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Tough situation, but not one you could predict. I doubt you would be blacklisted for changing your mind. Life happens while we were planning something else.
OTOH, have you and your brother talked in depth about how you can still help with your dad if you stay in SA? The situation there could well stabilize and level out fairly soon (unless you happen to know otherwise). You could help take the pressure off your brother even remotely. It might not be the dealbreaker you think it is right now. I know, I know, the NASA thing is complicating it. You still HAVE the concrete offer in SA and you DON'T have an offer from NASA. That situation hasn't changed.
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