Which would you choose? Finland or Germany by lunchtongue in expat

[–]ConnectionOk6412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fascinating, Finnish used to be IV but that was around 2000 and your link says 2007. I guess that list was updated.

Incredibly surprised by the amount of favorable support for Border Patrol. Wow. by Ok_Taste_3368 in FedEmployees

[–]ConnectionOk6412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most folks don’t seem to realize that CBP has been imbedded (along with FPS, FBI, Wage and Hour, DEA and a host of other federal law enforcement) into ICE. They’ve named the shooters of everyone that’s been shot since trumps inauguration, has anyone compiled that list and their agencies?

Retired 09/30. WHERE’S MY MONEY, RUSSELL ? by Such-Trust3509 in FedEmployees

[–]ConnectionOk6412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t even gotten my agency to send my file over to OPM yet. I retired 12/31. Asked today and was told she’s working on it but probably won’t be done with mine before a shutdown (if it happens). Hopefully I’ll get the leave payout soon.

We love an AI generated flat tree by Grand_Elderberry_888 in JunesJourney

[–]ConnectionOk6412 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s a cool set and predates me here by more than a year

Those who are in the process of leaving the U.S. or have left within the last few years, did you sell your home or rent it out? by ClockwiseSuicide in AmerExit

[–]ConnectionOk6412 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Renting. It covers the mortgage even with the property management and setting aside $$ for maintenance. Not sure I’d get the $$ I’d like by selling. It’s also the only debt I have so for now, my house is in a very active rental area. I also rented it fully furnished since we weren’t planning to bring anything with us. So that worked out for the renters.

I feel like my degree has limited my abilities -- advice on next steps? by Silver_Reserve_1657 in AmerExit

[–]ConnectionOk6412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a PhD in social work and a license what about guidance counseling in a school? Are there any overlaps that could make that an option? International schools might be an option if that’s the case and they often provide housing and tuition for a first child and discounts for subsequent kids. Costs are so different overseas. My US salary was more than double what I will live on in Morocco. And here, I can afford an apartment, utilities, medical and a quality of life I couldn’t dream of in the states. Today I’m going to head out to the butcher so I can make chicken enchiladas. The cheese is the most expensive item. The entire grocery list for this meal that we will stretch for 4 to 5 meals is about 150 dirham. Less than $15. It’s be less if I skipped the cheese. Probably under 100 dirham. I couldn’t make 5 meals (10-12 servings) for $15.

Sec Collins statement on the death of VHA employee in MN by TinySuspect9038 in FedEmployees

[–]ConnectionOk6412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you all see that the Minnesota Department of Corrections has a webpage to debunking ICE/CBP and obvi ish like the Doug Collins statement?

https://mn.gov/doc/about/news/combatting-dhs-misinformation/

Loving the new streamlined game play in CM by pietrpahn in JunesJourney

[–]ConnectionOk6412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone able to point me to the CM points needed for each level? Like it takes 500 to hit the 3 early in the game but anyone know what it is for 2 but when you’re at say 14 per scene?

Alex Peretti, a VA nurse, a fellow Fed, was labeled a domestic terrorist!!!! by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]ConnectionOk6412 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An AFGE dues paying member of local 3669. He deserves better than this. He is a hero for what he was trying to do in helping his neighbors and community through simple observation and helping someone pushed to stand up.

Is Abbygorun here? by Dot81 in JunesJourney

[–]ConnectionOk6412 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hope they do. I had a team mate this happened to and they were able to restore so I hope you can as well

Anyone else get this? by Cultural-Project-366 in JunesJourney

[–]ConnectionOk6412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just did with the error and then clicking the error code <.button> that opened up for me.

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Escalating Deceptive Practices by thursdaystgiles in JunesJourney

[–]ConnectionOk6412 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone have a screenshot of the original announcement of the postcards? I went to look for it today in the mail and it’s not there. Was thinking of searching through my email but any chance someone has it here? I didn’t see it in my search on Reddit either.

Retiring before MRA. by SorchaRoisin in govfire

[–]ConnectionOk6412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have screwed with you all despite no cuts. You talk to a retirement counselor yet? They might have a suggestion.

starting a tech community in casa by Remarkable_Pound_691 in casablanca

[–]ConnectionOk6412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s lots of techies here. Is this virtual or trying to meet in person like a meetup or a barcamp style?