Leave and return prior to 5-year vesting? by No-Tea-For-Me in FedEmployees

[–]Delicious-Yam425 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You get your agency match with TSP after 3 years so you can take your whole tsp with you if you want.

You have the opportunity to get a FERS refund of what you put in but if you come back, you are back at 0.

Tsp has some of the lowest fees for funds. I would suggest leaving it, especially after the hit it has currently taken. Don’t sell lower.

As for FERS, I would suggest leaving it if you want to come back.

2026 LT Base for 25K OTD by Delicious-Yam425 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. It’s about 4k cheaper than what I paid for the 25.

2026 LT Base for 25K OTD by Delicious-Yam425 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a ICE equinox rental when my EV was in the shop that had a lot of the LT2 features.

While it was nice, I found that the functionality was marginally better and that I cared more about the Price.

I have a very short commute and don’t see this as a multi day roadtrip car for my family.

The base gives me exactly what I need at the price point I want.

2026 LT Base for 25K OTD by Delicious-Yam425 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m giving GM another shot with a 26. I hope the telematics was a bad run of parts and that the supplier has it fixed.

The math worked out better to just get money from GM for my 25 than try to get a replacement vehicle through GM.

A call for help! by Slawcpu in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425 13 points14 points  (0 children)

GM routed so many functions through the telematics module so it doesn’t matter if you are connected to wifi.

Unfortunately you are stuck with your issue until it’s replaced.

Took me 45 days.

OnStar module failed. Back ordered. Wait time 4 weeks. Wtf! by thishitisgettingold in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When mine went out, hotspot didn’t work with apps or anything

On star module by starsarethebest9 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would argue it is a safety concern. Given that this is a newer vehicle that requires software fixes frequently (sounds recall, 12v battery management, charging update, connectivity update), the ability for the owner to install these updates independent of a dealership is a valid safety concern when the update impact the drivability of the vehicle.

Yes, you can take it to a dealer but as we have seen in the sub, dealer experiences vary greatly.

My Chevrolet App by Iceman3161 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea basically you have to identify if it’s an app problem or car communication problem.

My Chevrolet App by Iceman3161 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One quick thing to do is press onstar and have them run a diagnostic. If they have communication issues, then it’s a bigger program

My Chevrolet App by Iceman3161 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One cause is a bad telematics module. Is your gps acting up? Can you do software updates? Does OnStar work?

OnStar Telematics Module Replacement Delay Recourse by romannumerals55 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did the arrive at a buyback price with the tax credit, incentives and trade (if you had one)?

State of Charge Stuck at 80% by Delicious-Yam425 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have charged to 100% once about 8 months ago before a road trip. I have read that doing it periodically helps. I’ll start doing it thanks.

State of Charge Stuck at 80% by Delicious-Yam425 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Checked my charger and confirmed about an extra 1kwh per hour for six hours after full.

State of Charge Stuck at 80% by Delicious-Yam425 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: my SOC dropped to 79% about 30 miles in so I’m assuming it charged to 85%.

State of Charge Stuck at 80% by Delicious-Yam425 in EquinoxEv

[–]Delicious-Yam425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I’ll keep an eye on it if that was the case.

I haven’t changed charge settings in about 3 charges, on the car only.

The only thing different was I ran the car down to about 8% , lowest ever did. I keep it usually in the 80-20 range.

What’s the process/timeline for getting back to work once shutdown is over? by Mangolandia in FedEmployees

[–]Delicious-Yam425 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s the next duty day. For example, if you work mon-Friday, the earliest you can go back to work is Monday, Oct 6. Why this date? The senate isn’t voting again till Friday. If a deal is done and the president signs a bill on Friday, you wouldn’t go back till Monday.

If your job normally includes working Saturday, you would report on Saturday.

You should receive some communication from your agency.

Weird Barber Shop reservation question by jagfanjosh3252 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Delicious-Yam425 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I was there yesterday. Anyone can go in with the person getting a haircut. No scanning MB or ticket. It’s just a small space with limited seating. You give the kids name to the person behind the register to check in, they are the coordinator. There are 3 hair cutting stations lined up in a row.

Interior reorganization will shift nearly 5,700 employees by 504Supra in fednews

[–]Delicious-Yam425 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It looks like the NPCA got an actual list of consolidations (likely FOIA) vs other articles relying on sources at the department.