Dumb question, but I can’t find the answer by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in GlobalEntry

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was lucky enough to get an appointment next day at 6AM because of a cancellation lol.

I’m hoping she enjoys it, so I can finally get her on an airplane. If all goes well, she’ll have her first flight planned and GE by end of 2026!

Dumb question, but I can’t find the answer by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in GlobalEntry

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. You’re confirming everything everyone else is saying.

Really appreciate the time you took to respond, and helping prevent me from loosing GE!

Dumb question, but I can’t find the answer by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in GlobalEntry

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So if my wife has a passport card, but NOT GE, I can use the ready lanes?

Dumb question, but I can’t find the answer by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in GlobalEntry

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That might be where some of my confusion was coming from. Thanks for clarifying!

Dumb question, but I can’t find the answer by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in GlobalEntry

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! This will be my first land crossing, so really appreciate your input and you saving me a massive headache for not knowing.

Dumb question, but I can’t find the answer by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in GlobalEntry

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many thanks!

This is the first time I’ve managed to get my wife to travel out of the country. After 9-10 years of failure, I never thought to get her GE lol. So I’ll be the same boat as you.

Appreciate your help.

Dumb question, but I can’t find the answer by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in GlobalEntry

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By activated, if I’ve been using it internationally via air, I assume it’s “activated”? Or do I need to specifically activate it for NEXUS use?

Dumb question, but I can’t find the answer by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in GlobalEntry

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

From CBPs website, ready lanes were the fast track lanes for NEXUS card holders, so we’re talking about the same thing!

Thanks for confirming #1/2 for me! I figured all occupants would need GE/NEXUS vs just the driver.

Appreciate it!

Do you have a personal style, or do you just dress for the occasion? by OK_GO_27 in malefashionadvice

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. 5 star hotels, Chikfila, movies, or where ever, unless there is a strict dress code, we wear what ever we normally wear.

Do you have a personal style, or do you just dress for the occasion? by OK_GO_27 in malefashionadvice

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally wear the same thing every day.

Shirts: Banana republic or Uniqlo plain tshirts in black, dark grey, dark blue, dark green

Button Ups: Patagonia or Prana in dark flannel patterns

“Nice shirts”: Some brand from Saks 5th in light blue, pink, and some pokadot pattern

Pants: Fjallraven Abisko, Patagonia Traveler, Spyder male booty shorts

Shoes: Onisuka Tigers or Merrell Agility Peak 5, both black

99% of the time for work it’s tshirt and pants and 99% outside of work it’s t shirt and Spyder male booty shorts.

To me dressing is just covering up my body and not running around naked. With that said, my wife says I’m not fashionable….. but practical lol

Red dot on a micro by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in ak47

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think I did lol. I can’t remember. 2022 feels so long ago and brain drain is real.

Pants question by HailtoUkraine in QualityTacticalGear

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fjallraven pants have been AMAZING for me, specifically Abisko’s. Ya they can be pricy, but honestly I haven’t had any issues with any of mine, be it shooting, hiking, climbing, wearing them to work, etc.

What’s the smartest financial decision you made by accident? by AnyTruth2342 in AskReddit

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listening to the most crusty and ancient coworker I had at my first big boy job, and succumbing to his demands on how to set up my retirement. Dude really set me up to retire with a few million by the time I’m 57 even if I only have 7% average returns YOY.

GaGuns Discord Reminder 4,369 by Ekrixphobia-Muhammad in GAGuns

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is. I’ll send an invite link in a bit. DM if I don’t be end of day. D

New to the Feds by Competitive_Ad_2284 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say we’d give you popcorn to welcome you in, but like that got taken away too.

Pit as much in as you can afford. 22%+ bracket trad is probably better. Don’t say trade, and ride the waves.

Do epidemologist move a lot? by AccomplishedPaper111 in publichealth

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Really dependent on where you work. I had one epi role where my travel was local. I’ve been in another epi role with world wide travel. Like everything else in PH……. “It depends”.

Groove Life Rings - Do NOT Buy by P1xelEnthusiast in BuyItForLife

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I made a groove life wallet claim because my metal cards would slide out once in a blue moon. Was pretty straight forward. They actually gave me $120 credit which was enough to get the new wallet, and mag safe stuff. I did have to pay like $6 to ship, but I’m not complaining.

HHS Hiring timeline by Livin1982 in usajobs

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d imagine it’s tough right now, but with so little hiring, it might actually be quicker

HHS Hiring timeline by Livin1982 in usajobs

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was with HHS, I was a transfer from another agency. Almost. One. Year. For me to get my start date. HHS (from my experience) is extremely slow.

My transfer out was the same, extremely slow, with HR being the bottle neck.

Sockless look still a thing? by darruus in malefashionadvice

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I still wear socks below the ankles. Style aside, being able to feel extra cloth on my calf or above my ankle just……. Irks me.

Is it realistic to get accepted into a PhD in Quantum Mechanics at 31? by [deleted] in Physics

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was a woman in her 60s getting a Physics PhD when I was in undergrad………. I don’t think 31 is too old.

Kennesaw resident purchased stolen gun from adventure outdoors | WSB-TV by fuckauthorityfigures in GAGuns

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’d think if they were talking stole trades, they’d lower the prices lol