11y
Unfortunately what you are describing was not an interview but the salary offer meeting we had with every individual when we transitioned the contract. As an interview I would have rated it poorly as well, but it was not an interview or a negotiation at the time, because I had already brought forth the best offer I could provide anyone at the time, based on billet funds, employee experience, and reputation with the customer.
I am disappointed that you are implying I threatened you with outsiders interested in the position. If I came across that way I do apologize. My intent in that part of the discussion was to inform you of how the environment was changing. At the 11IS, for the past 8 years, we have been in a protective bubble to an extent. I use the term "we" because I worked on the same PED floor from 2007-2013 before I went to work on the AFSOC/A2 staff. My intent was to prevent folks from making a potential emotional/rash decision to leave without exploring their options. As I stated, we had applicants waiting to get in the door, but I truly empathize with the situation and stress that folks were going through and wanted to retain who I could. As I stated on multiple times, why take a 100% pay cut when you could use the time to look for a job (if that was what was best for you and the family) while you had a job. Perception is everything though, and if I did not come across as I intended I truly apologize.
V/R,
Christopher Brewer
Zel Technologies LLC.
AFSOC ISR PED Senior PM
