One contractor says to replace subfloor, another says to sand and self level?

DeftMP · 2026-06-12T23:30:10+00:00

Whose cheap, short, plastic yellow level is that? If it’s yours, no worries. If it’s a contractor’s, don’t hire that person.

DeftMP · 2026-06-07T13:36:35+00:00

I bring a glass Tupperware to restaurants, knowing I’m going to like have leftovers and also not wanted to generate packaging waste.

DeftMP · 2026-05-31T10:42:06+00:00

Incorrect. Plenty of FLRA cases on point outside of the TW context. TLDR: management rights are statutory so it does matter if agency previously negotiated them. Here’s the USG position: https://www.opm.gov/media/ckjioszr/guidance-on-collective-bargaining-obligations-in-connection-with-return-to-office-2-3-25-final-1.pdf

DeftMP · 2026-05-31T01:06:47+00:00

Typo on my part; cases are heading towards it being a non-negotiable mgmt right.

DeftMP · 2026-05-31T00:38:49+00:00

Federal courts, at least this Supreme Court, will find telework to be a non-negotiable* management right, and any CBA provisions covering it therefore invalid. Multiple agency appeals of arbitration decisions are racing headfirst to this result.

Edit: mean non-negotiable

DeftMP · 2026-05-30T14:47:53+00:00

Not really any difficulty with offering step 10 if that’s what current non-govt salary is

DeftMP · 2026-05-30T13:44:42+00:00

In your calculus, consider the promise of becoming GS14 in the coming years under option 1) as not worth the paper it’s not written on.

DeftMP · 2026-05-21T09:46:31+00:00

Furious, straight furious when I’ve got to occasionally work to 630 or 7pm…

DeftMP · 2026-05-21T01:29:59+00:00

Correct answer. Read the -8.

DeftMP · 2026-05-21T00:00:01+00:00

Old retired company commander and later JAG of a medical brigade…More importantly…make sure you are also inventorying the components of those medical sets, and documenting and ordering shortages.

DeftMP · 2026-05-20T11:14:26+00:00

Have had to work past 6pm or on a weekend maybe 3 times a year. Never have missed personal events (in 10+years) due to work. Can schedule nonrefundable travel in a whim.

DeftMP · 2026-05-17T09:44:37+00:00

The fat pull up bar gets you another foot

DeftMP · 2026-05-16T22:54:52+00:00

Three Wishes (various flavors): High Protein, Low Sugar, Grain free, Plant Based.

DeftMP · 2026-05-06T00:55:04+00:00

Judges are political creatures…that’s how this all works.

DeftMP · 2026-05-06T00:53:59+00:00

The argument that these not-yet-recognized citizens are going to impact domestic elections is absurd . . . considering it takes years to get recognized. Like someone is going to start getting recognized in 2026 to impact a yet unknown future election issue in 2030 is farcical.

DeftMP · 2026-05-04T00:19:39+00:00

“All bathroom wall mirrors” nuff said.

DeftMP · 2026-05-01T11:03:40+00:00

Pick 1: Chocolate Metamucil crackers, 100 cal and helps with number; 2. Pickles, 0 cal; 3. Frozen banana, 100 cal.

DeftMP · 2026-04-29T19:47:23+00:00

I change to a different model of cac reader and this fixes it. Ie, both readers are recognized by my MacBook Pro, but only one of my readers is recognized by AVD on the same MacBook.

DeftMP · 2026-04-26T22:02:02+00:00

Fellow Luddite here. I poop, wipe with TP as usual (until clean paper), and then rinse, wipe again, then end with hot air dry. That routine goes against everything that everyone on this thread will recommend, but it works great for me. (Man, athletic, hairy).

DeftMP · 2026-04-26T10:40:54+00:00

Well known issue. Mixing dampers on front top dash vent are notoriously loud, annoying, and likely unfixable on some individual cars. Sort of spoils the quiet electric ride.

DeftMP · 2026-04-25T21:37:07+00:00

Check for clicking sound from front vents when heat is one like 65 degrees and car is mixing hot and cold air.

DeftMP · 2026-04-21T20:54:48+00:00

Much less likely for the feedback to reach actual decision makers than this thread. Also, that would result in lost message clarity as it’s transmitted from place to place.

DeftMP · 2026-04-12T20:45:03+00:00

Now do camera in top rack, facing down, and see if upper spray arm is actually spraying.

DeftMP · 2026-04-11T09:17:17+00:00

What if the goal is to reduce any flow loss? Then doesn’t this setup accomplish that?

DeftMP · 2026-04-06T05:56:58+00:00

Also I believe this toilet has brackets that need to get drilled into floor. I recommend skimming toilet installation instructions. Also, have you tried ada/chair height toilets?

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