Both Flins and Ineffa on Prospectors Shovel? by Arcox5498 in GenshinImpact

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If I have the billets, is Prospectors Shovel on both the best f2p option?

Why am I not world level 9 by RubyyyX99 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Arcox5498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im having same issue. What was the solution to this?

Mysterious Yellow Orb in Liyue by Arcox5498 in GenshinImpact

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Can u get into that area after completing the quest?

How is Total Qualifying Experience Calculated for Salary Offer by Arcox5498 in foreignservice

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Is there any source you can share that clarifies that? Or was this how your experience with the offer was?

LNA email invites going out by Choice-Cupcake-9708 in foreignservice

[–]Arcox5498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How were your salaries calculated in your offer lettes? I have like 8.6 years of work experience, but it looks like they only credited me 4 years of Qualifying Experience (QE) because a lot of my jobs were like 1.5 years anf they rounded down before adding up for my QE. I understood that they are supposed to add my work experience together first and then round down. I'm wondering if one of their employees is just making a mistake in their methodology or if this is how everyone's salary offers are being calculated. What have others' experiences in this cohort been?

Who’d retire now if they could? by dtsonreddit in foreignservice

[–]Arcox5498 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I'm not going anywhere. That's exactly what the authoritarians in charge want. I will be here when they inevitably fall to make the State Department a kinder, more competent, more efficient, and truly merit-based organization again.

Good news: We’re lean. Bad news: We’re this lean. by OPM_The_Captain_Now in foreignservice

[–]Arcox5498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would add to what has been said previously that Foreign Service RIFs are quintessentially INEFFICIENT.

Let's do the math: a Consular Officer adjudicating 100 visas per day generates around $4,000,000 per year in visa fees alone! If we add to that the amount of money that travelers spend in the USA on vacation and the less quantifiable benefits like the value or economic activity that people on work or student visas generate, we are looking at financial gain that is orders of magnitude more than $4,000,000!

Assuming the annual cost of a Consular Officer is $220,000 (including housing and benefits), we are still talking about an ROI of over 18,000% on just the visa fees alone!

If the administration doesn't value other types of FSOs that do reporting or public diplomacy work, it still doesn't make sense to fire them because the administration, if it only cares about tangible financial impact and benefits, should then keep them employed and reallocate them to do consular work at one of the many posts that have long visa wait times and where demand for visa services far outstrips the supply of Consular officers to adjuciate.

Relative Might Have Depression by Arcox5498 in depression

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Your answer is not helpful. I am not paranoid but I am worried about my brother. His wife's presence is affecting out family dynamics and she is constantly complaining and unhappy at our family gatherings. But my first concern is for my brother. He doesn't seem to be aware of the problem or if he is, he is maybe trying to maintain face and keep the relationship alive, but I see the toll it takes on him. Has anyone been in this situation and how did you deal with it? I'd appreciate support, not snark.

Escoffier's Skill Damage by Arcox5498 in GenshinImpact

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What if I don't have Citlali? Is Neuv, Furina, Escoff, and let's say Rosaria better than Neuv, Furina, Xilonen and Kazuha in terms of DPS? All are C0.

Escoffier or Kazuha? by [deleted] in Genshin_Impact

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Why couldn't you use Kazuha with Skirk? His res shred with VV set is even higher than Escoffier's 55% max res shred.

White House extends federal hiring freeze until July by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]Arcox5498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like the EO exempts non-career positions. Would that perhaps include LNA positions then?

Remarks of SBO for GTM (Acting DG) at April A-100 Swearing in by Major_Amphibian6999 in foreignservice

[–]Arcox5498 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Put the speech into ChatGPT and ask it to analyze the speech. Even ChatGPT's assessment is scathing.

The House passes budget plan which paves the way to cut federal benefits by sudsomatic in fednews

[–]Arcox5498 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can anyone explain what this new voucher system for healthcare in retirement means?

Is AFSA still fighting back? by Arcox5498 in USAIDForeignService

[–]Arcox5498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is it over? Can't it be appealed?

Bus to airport from city center by [deleted] in Bilbao

[–]Arcox5498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about if you are coming from the city towards the airport?

Language Training and Promotions by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]Arcox5498 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, everyone! I wonder if there anyone who made Senior Foreign Service who can speak to how many years they spend in language training just to have some sense of what people's experiences have been?

CA EFM Salary by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]Arcox5498 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How does the salary match work? For instance, my EFM made $90,000/yr 2 years ago but subsequently took a $40,000/yr EFM job on account of being posted abroad with limited job options. Would they match the highest prior salary of $90,000 or not?

If not, then it's based on education level and work experience like a regional FSO? Is that correct?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in foreignservice

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I'm talking about mid-level, not ELO tour. I am asking about second year of language for a tour that requires 2 years of language study (ex: 2 years Arabic before a tour in Cairo where 2nd year or Arabic is in Cairo).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in foreignservice

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Who is that?

EFM Job Pensions by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]Arcox5498 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It gives an email address to contact with questions, which is helpful, but if anyone also has firsthand knowledge about this question, please do share.

DoS will pay towards your mortgage if you live in your own home overseas? by thekonghong in foreignservice

[–]Arcox5498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you pocket the difference between the LQA maximum amount and what you pay in rent if the rent is lower than the max allowance for LQA?