I understand the FDA subject is a sensitive one right now, in light of what is happening in HKG. I'm not trying to start a different thread on that subject, just have some questions about bidding to/from an FDA:

- On the FDA relocation Q&A, the question "If awarded an FDA, can I delay the move?", is answered "Yes". Does anyone on here have direct experience with that? How long can one delay the move from the date on the training letter? What are the requirements to delay the move?

- If I were awarded an FDA on posting 12-01, and then let's say another bid comes out in January '13, and I bid on a seat back to MEM, would the company assign me a training/transfer date 2 years after my FDA activation date? Or, would they assign me a training/transfer before my 2 year commitment is up?

- And similarly, is there a way to bid for a vacancy back in the U.S. while at the FDA, and keep that training date in one's "back pocket" to have an exit date in case the next bid(s) are delayed/cancelled? I guess I'm wondering if there's a way to have an FDA exit strategy in case we go more than 18 months from one bid to the next...

I know these are very specific questions, hope someone is able to help. Thanks.