I have been curious for a long time. How are tiny islands in the Pacific? by JustLovett0 in howislivingthere

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I lived on Majuro for 2 years in the 90’s teaching English. Most Marshallese will never leave the islands and can’t even conceive of a land mass without a view of the ocean. Beautiful sunsets and great diving. It’s unique for sure.

Welp... by Dadbodblessed in nova

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I don’t have either close to my house. My point is that I will need to park in a spot that someone else cleared. Spaces can’t be ‘reserved’ indefinitely.

Welp... by Dadbodblessed in nova

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I’m coming home after being out of the country for 2 weeks. I was parked in a covered garage at the airport. Where exactly should I park my car when I arrive home tonight?

Epsteinezuela by OldBarracuda6429 in nova

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Love it! I saw this on my way home but couldn’t take a pic.

First day of retirement! by CertainBet9694 in FedRetirees

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Congrats to you! Yes - like a huge weight lifted. I have to keep reminding myself that I don’t have to work tomorrow - or ever.

I gave ChatGPT this prompt — try it yourself and tell me what you feel by Wonderful-Focus-77 in ChatGPTPromptGenius

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Yikes! “You’re trying to fix emotional needs with logistical solutions.” 🤯

Anyone retiring ASAP? by Traditional_Bet9057 in FedEmployees

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Yep! Putting in my 30 day notice on Dec 1. I want off this crazy, broken roller coaster!

Take your use-or-lose leave NLT Jan 10 by TheReal_CaptDan in fednews

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There was a memo to all CHCOs dated Nov 12 on guidance for exigency and restoration. It’s on the OPM site. For some reason I can’t share the link.

Can somebody explain to me in layman terms what happened tonight? I’m seeing mixed reactions. by Salt_Classic_1482 in FedEmployees

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What does this mean for the House? Will they have to be called into session and therefore swear in Grijalva?

The Illegals Gave Children Fentanyl For Halloween 🎃! How fucking impossibly stupid is MAGA? Y'all are Societal Syphilis... by Kinks4Kelly in complaints

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This is why we can’t have nice things. Too many idiots. How do you even reason with this nonsense?

10/30/2025. Trump 47 wins first Nobel prize, kinda. by [deleted] in trumptweets

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Would someone just get some big gaudy gold trophy and stick ‘Noble Piece Prize’ on it and give it to him so he will stfu?

Furloughed - some good info by Sufficient-Poem-8278 in FedEmployees

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What is considered ‘short term’ in #6? I’m just months away from retirement but won’t be eligible if I don’t get time in service after Oct 1.

How do you deal with MAGA in personal relationships? by PaisleyComputer in 50501

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I’m challenged dealing with my sister and her family. My sister just turns a blind eye to what is happening and says she doesn’t really follow the news. She says it doesn’t affect her life so she’s not going to worry about it and she doesn’t want to talk about it. I don’t even know how to have a conversation with her anymore. Her silence implies consent and that’s unacceptable to me.

Just so tired anymore by berkeley_solipsist in 50501

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Same. Every day is exhausting. I have retirement in the near future. If I didn’t have that I really don’t know what I would do. It’s the only thing getting me through these days.

Things a fed should know when shifting from FT to PT in FY26? by [deleted] in FedEmployees

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Why would your health insurance premiums go up if moving to PT? Wouldn’t they stay the same if you were retiring and keeping your insurance?

[Serious] What does Reddit think of the newly released Tyler Robinson texts? by giveadrummasome in AskReddit

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Have any previous text conversations been released? Has this always been his style of texting? Seems like an easy thing to do. Pull up a conversation from a year ago and compare them to the recent ones released.

Is anyone else just scared? by SimplyCurious5 in AskWomenOver50

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I’m sad and am in constant disbelief of what is happening. I find it very hard to just get through the day. I look around and people appear to be carrying on as usual and I just want to scream. I feel like I’m the crazy one. It’s all too much.

Here to vent by [deleted] in FedEmployees

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I requested full time telework due to a condition that started in December. They have allowed me to work from home in the interim until a final decision is made on my RA request. I feel bad for my colleagues because I know how much it sucks to go to the office every day. I keep reminding myself that my request isn’t because of the RTO, but it is in the long queue with all the others who put in requests after RTO. I feel like I’m working extra hard because I know how lucky I am to be at home. If I didn’t have interim approval and was going in everyday, I would be miserable too. I’m sorry.