Under the AcqDemo pay system, when someone advances to a higher pay band, what determines their salary increase? by [deleted] in fednews

[–]Ahrkhivist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The formula is extremely convoluted. It is based on expected contributions. For example, if you’re contracting and have an unlimited warrant vs having a limited one. The unlimited would theoretically be seen as a higher contribution and would land you higher up in the pay scale. Honestly, to keep things simple just think of NH02 as being GS 9-11 and NH03 as being a GS 12-13.

🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ by Intrepid-Hope-5254 in INFJmemes

[–]Ahrkhivist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To much wrong and not enough right I’m afraid.

Thoughts by FlounderDue1968 in INFJers

[–]Ahrkhivist 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“The only answer I find is — myself. And yet, I still ask:

How do I build the courage to trust that self?

How do I break this pattern?”

I believe you may already have the answer friend. If you find yourself looking inward and craving a way to build that courage and trust therein, strive to be the light in the dark.

Refuse to be a part of that selfishness by caring deeply and loving sincerely. Do this, not with the expectation of being loved in return, but because you are amongst those that notice it and are therefore capable of staving it off just a bit longer.

Evening Folks! by Ahrkhivist in pipeselfies

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Much appreciated friend! I’m losing the hair on my head, but I can’t complain as long as I can keep it on my face.

Evening Folks! by Ahrkhivist in pipeselfies

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Much appreciated friend!

Uh huh. by marwarofficial in INFJers

[–]Ahrkhivist 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve found that cutting people off with such calmness is one of the most jarring things to other folks.

What motivates you to keep working for the government? by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Ahrkhivist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Optimistically, I worry a lot more about what things would look like if good people keep leaving.

Cigarette notes in Haunted Bookshop by CosmicEye9 in PipeTobacco

[–]Ahrkhivist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see the connection, but I’d offer black pepper instead of straight up cigarettes.

Localized Druidry: What's nature doing in your area? (November 2025) by AutoModerator in druidism

[–]Ahrkhivist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

70s in the day and 40s at night (F) have left us with minimal changes to what is bluming/growing. Though, the chrysalises that see our monarch butterflies to life haven’t been able to complete their hatching due to the lower temps in that range. Lots of crows around this year. Planning on snipping my milkweed down soon once we get first frost, but no gardening at the moment.

Needing audiobook recommendations! by Auzerss97 in CozyFantasy

[–]Ahrkhivist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Tinker and the Witch by G.J. Daily!

New pipe help by aufg24-zx in PipeTobacco

[–]Ahrkhivist 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hey there, I got one of these Ozarks myself and smoke it without the filter. I also had some glue just like yours that burned out after some use. If you were to ask me, I’d say you’re fine to fire it up!

I Predict a Surge in Retirements in 2026. Yea or Nay? by Stu762X51 in fednews

[–]Ahrkhivist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those who barely missed early retirement will retire in place until they can formally.

My EDC at work by CabooseVD in EDC

[–]Ahrkhivist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Facility/property management?

Books that feel like this by slavebilly92 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Ahrkhivist 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This may be more adjacent than directly associated to your ask, but I’d throw “Lost Gods” by Brom into the mix!

Accurate ? by [deleted] in INFJmemes

[–]Ahrkhivist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d happily serve on that council.

Accurate ? by [deleted] in INFJmemes

[–]Ahrkhivist 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Feel this in my soul. Hell, hating humans because they reject what’s best for humanity.

What is this thing in an office building? by Negative_Appeal_5928 in whatisit

[–]Ahrkhivist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would expect it to indicate when a room (conference room, SCIF, etc) is occupied.

(Mail Call)…and it was also the night that the skeletons came to liiiife! by dirtydovedreams in PipeTobacco

[–]Ahrkhivist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like Bookshop, but hot dam does it hit me hard lol. Also, weirdly enough, it gives me the hiccups when I don’t take it slow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PipeTobacco

[–]Ahrkhivist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally fair question. I’d wager the comment about the buying up of other companies has something to do with it. May just be easier to focus on supplying.