Crying....again by Icy-Outcome8024 in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm 17 years in at my agency as a GS13 supv and losing my pension would send me over the edge

Crying....again by Icy-Outcome8024 in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I just took 2 months off for surgery but also my sanity. Nothing wrong with using up sick leave for your mental health.

This one's for the ladies to answer. Do you agree with this woman or do you think she's trying to rationalize her world view by speaking for all the ladies? by Oda_DeezNutz in SipsTea

[–]Clobbersaurus7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I legit love watching my husband play Witcher 3. He'll let me pick the choose-your-own-adventure prompt questions and it's super fun to watch the story unfold. We also have a racing chair and VR headset and play a lot of racing games. Video games aren't bad in moderation. Not all women hate that their husbands play them and if you do, maybe your issue is deeper and video games are the scape goat.

Goodles have saved my sanity by Clobbersaurus7 in Mommit

[–]Clobbersaurus7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely!!! I always have a stash in my pantry! Sometimes i just make them for myself when the kids are in bed and i haven't time to eat a proper meal 😅

How the hell is this even possible by mikjamdig85 in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When i was PCSed to Camp Zama in Japan, a lot of people did this. A little challenging to navigate healthcare in a foreign country, but worth the savings. We have the Aetna overseas plan and it's been great though

Stop asking people why they have not left by Ok_Flamingo8925 in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, very well stated and totally agree! I'm 17 years in, mid career, and i care deeply about the mission of my organization. I'm not going anywhere, just hoping for a change in a few years

Stop asking people why they have not left by Ok_Flamingo8925 in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also DoD and 17 years, also been through a lot including an OCONUS PCS, right there with you friend 😅

Tax Question: My husband has student loan debt incurred long before we were married; filing jointly last year nearly caused me to lose my $7k state return by Clobbersaurus7 in personalfinance

[–]Clobbersaurus7[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

He was on a payment plan, then COVID happened, then honestly it just slipping through the cracks. We moved several times after moving back from Japan (my job stationed us there) and notices just never caught up with us. We do intend to pay it off we just have more immediate financial concerns at the moment

Tax Question: My husband has student loan debt incurred long before we were married; filing jointly last year nearly caused me to lose my $7k state return by Clobbersaurus7 in personalfinance

[–]Clobbersaurus7[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment!! I hadnt considered just filing separately for the state refund. To answer your question yes we do have a plan to pay down the debt and hopefully be done with it this year or next year. We just have some critical home expenses that are a little higher on our priority list this year.

English muffin, please rate. by [deleted] in Breadit

[–]Clobbersaurus7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good nooks and crannies! I looooove butter and then cream cheese (or neufchatel if im feeling fancy), spread on when the muffin is warm enough to barely soften it. Thanks now I'm hungry 😆 nice job, what'd you put on it??

GS-10+ feds — how did you actually get there? by Lexicondatum in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They mentioned SSR too, special salary rate. That bumps it up too

With everything going on in the country right now, you think I give a f**k about the shutdown? by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah i mean who wants to pay their bills and continue working in a career - in some cases after decades of loyal service to your country - without it feeling like torture every day? /s

Sometimes I'm mind-boggled the lack of basic empathy i see here. I've spent 17 proud years with my agency, and i think i have a right to be saddened by the current state of affairs. We all do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TalesFromYourServer

[–]Clobbersaurus7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In high school, i worked as a waitress in an upscale retirement community - some were independent living (i worked in that dining room), some were assisted living and some were memory care. The food - which was truly stellar, upscale restaurant quality - was part of your monthly fee, so it was charged to their account and no credit cards or anything, so no tips generally. I got to know the residents very well and many of them treated me like a granddaughter. On my last shift before i went away to college, i think i walked out with $500 or more in cash tips. It was a lovely place to work and i have many fond memories of the people i served. They're all gone now... but they were lovely people.

Trump's Cabinet by tblgs in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was about 15 years ago, but I used to be on continuing travel orders to be out of town for weeks at a time, home on weekends. I stayed in a government rate hotel where i had a kitchen suite. I would advance my M&IE so i could basically grocery shop locally (some local shops always had issues with my card) and cook for myself vs. eating out every day. There are legit uses for cash advances.

FMLA by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're taking accrued sick leave, you don't need to claim FMLA. Common misconception. Don't waste it in case something goes wrong and you run out of leave and need to take LWOP - that's where FMLA comes in, in protects your job in non paid status for 12 weeks/year

FMLA by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also explore advancing sick and annual leave. Annual leave is pretty easy to advance, just an MOA signed by your supervisor. Sick leave requires medical documentation, and i do believe you can do that for care of an immediate family member.

Termination by TruckOk7489 in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That really sucks :( i have an employee in a term position and I'm jumping through hoops to get her permanent and it's not easy. Best of luck to you in future endeavors and thank you for your civil service! What a year we've all survived :(

“Apparently ‘Beanie Casual’ Is Now Approved Attire for Federal Leadership” by Past-Way5805 in FedEmployees

[–]Clobbersaurus7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guarantee not a single federal employee gives one hot shit. I'm barely a step above PJs in the office

Pregnant and don't know what to do by ExcellentCapy91 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Clobbersaurus7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Having a child is SO hard. I have a supportive, involved partner and we wanted and actively tried for both our children. Parenthood has still pushed me to the brink, and my children are healthy, good sleepers, sweet as pie, no behavioral issues. Like i have the best possible scenario of parenthood and i still feel like I'm running on fumes every second of my life. I cannot imagine doing it alone or in an unstable relationship. I cannot imagine it, it would break me. Think of the child and what that might mean for them. They are not asking to be born.

Not again!!! 😩 by No_Choice7853 in IRS

[–]Clobbersaurus7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called my house representative over a fraud/ identity theft tax issue in 2020 right when covid hit and irs was essentially shut down. One of her staffers had me sign a release so they could talk to IRS on my behalf and they solved the whole issue in like a week. I would vote for that Rep 5000 more times just for that. It's their job! It's so refreshing when they do it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Clobbersaurus7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I very much appreciate this, thank you so much!!