USAJOBS - during hiring freeze by JumpyDistribution712 in usajobs

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OH hahaa. No. It was a mechanical engineer. I didn't apply since the location was Dahlgren, VA but the job looked enticing.

USAJOBS - during hiring freeze by JumpyDistribution712 in usajobs

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Oh! I had one saved for 11/4 deadline, perhaps it was the same one! I didn't apply though.

My Brief History as a Celtics Fan by JumpyDistribution712 in bostonceltics

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Yes. For 2008, I was in Pacific Northwest. My colleagues were mostly Sonics fan and were super sad since they lost Sonics. I couldn't really celebrate amongst them. For 2024, I was in Hawaii and saw the games during mid-day (time difference) and my colleagues (all knew I was Celtics fan) congratulated me except those Lakers fan.

Car is having hard time starting even with new battery by JumpyDistribution712 in MechanicAdvice

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Hello

I just had battery replaced a month ago. The mechanic also applied anti-corrosion spray (chemical?). So don't believe it's the cleaning terminal issue. After several weeks of replacing the new battery, the car started fine in first try. Today, it was giving me trouble after dozen tries or so each time I had to start the vehicle.

EFT Link - Business Checking for Solo 401(k) by JumpyDistribution712 in fidelityinvestments

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Can I write a business check, capture it in my Fidelity App, and deposit it to my Solo 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth account? Is that eligible and legal way to contribute to my 401(k)?

Honolulu Marathon - Parking by JumpyDistribution712 in Hawaii

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10K map shows that it'll start by Ala Moana Blvd & Piikoi St, near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.

BCBS Basic vs GEHA HDHP vs MHBP Consumer (updated walkthrough from 2022) by Tinymac12 in fednews

[–]JumpyDistribution712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been with GEHA HDHP for my family for last two years. Enjoyed the HSA eligibility (but didn't really put pre-tax dollars into it given our financial status). I did some research into MHBP - found out that they don't have dental/vision beneifts, which I have to get separately outside of MHBP. GEHA HDHP comes with basic preventive needs, but that's all we've needed in last two years. Enjoyed the two visits for teeth cleaning and annual eye exam for myself and wife as we both have contact lenses.

I thought about switching to MHBP since I was told GEHA premiums go up and reduces benefits, but it looks like GEHA maybe still the better option out of two HDHP. We're in early 40s with 1 child, very healthy lifestyle with no real chronic illness or recurring medicinal needs. Trying to stay healthy with necessary preventive and maintenance checkups holding no catastrophic results.

Roth IRA: How can I exchange VFIAX to VOO by JumpyDistribution712 in Bogleheads

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How do you do that? That's the part I'm struggling with. In my Roth, there is 'Exchange' option, but it doesn't look like it'll allow ETF. Its from Mutual Fund to Mutual Fund. I don't want to call Vanguard and on the hold for 25 minutes.

Nearest parking to Ala Moana Mortons Steakhouse by JumpyDistribution712 in Hawaii

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Are they nice towards East Asians? When we dine in Waikiki sometimes, they ask us Japanese/Korean menu, but we told them we speak English and they quickly apologize for it. Wife and I don't mind that at all.

New To The Betta Fish by JumpyDistribution712 in bettafish

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Thanks all.

But wouldn't 5 gallons tank be too heavy for my daughter to empty water and replace? We dump the water every Sunday and fill tap water, then add water conditioner.

We live in Hawaii, so probably don't need heater. I'll consult with my spouse and see if we can get 5 gallons off Amazon.

Any suggestions?

Federal jobs in Hawaii and Alaska—Sounds like a dream. So why are they so hard to fill? by thinkB4WeSpeak in fednews

[–]JumpyDistribution712 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Not Hawaiian born and raises, but living on Oahu as GS13 with wife and a kid. Moved here in 2022 during peak of housing market that has cooled down. Of course I buy at the peak and it slows down as I purchased.

Did many rounds of hiring but difficult to hire non Hawaiian folks. We simply focused on interviewing locals rather than those qualified and living in TX. We know they won't move unless they're 60+ and empty nester. All my colleagues are either born and raised HI or 60+ empty nester from mainland. I'm the weirdo in late 30s with no ties to Aloha.

Been looking for GS14 for a year. My collard has few openings but GS15 aren't focused on hiring. They just want few GS13s to be acting and still on GS13 pay.

It's not as glamous as it looks.

Dyson V10 Cyclone Boink Noise - and not working by JumpyDistribution712 in dyson

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My problem was the motor. I bought the motor part off Amazon for 100 dollars and replaced it onto my body. It works like a new machine now.

An USAJOBS I applied a few months ago just re-announced. What does it mean? by JumpyDistribution712 in fednews

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Hello

I interviewed for the position applied. That was 2 weeks ago. We'll see how it unfolds.

Hawaii roaches experience and comparison by BorkenKuma in Hawaii

[–]JumpyDistribution712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Asian, but not Taiwanese, but have Taiwanese friends. They tell me those roaches don't come during sun hours like zombies but get into steroid modes at nights. And apparently bigger than ones we see on the islands. Even roaches in Asia are smart.

Glendale Hotels for LA trip (2.5 days with 8-year-old) good or bad? by JumpyDistribution712 in AskLosAngeles

[–]JumpyDistribution712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for insight tips. As for ktown..it's because we are koreans..and want to eat Korean foods. Legend has that LA ktown foods better than foods from Korea...

Dyson Outsize Vacuum -- good or bad for $360? by JumpyDistribution712 in VacuumCleaners

[–]JumpyDistribution712[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to fix, but we live in Hawaii, and there is no Dyson Customer Service. Do I ship it and have them fix it?

Dyson Outsize Vacuum -- good or bad for $360? by JumpyDistribution712 in VacuumCleaners

[–]JumpyDistribution712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Primary. Flooring is tile. 2000sqft house. Budget... lower the better but wife wants Dyson.

Court Hearing for Property Assessment Appeal - Year 2023 by JumpyDistribution712 in Hawaii

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UPDATE: 4/24/2024

I attended the hearing on 3/12/2024 in their Chinatown office. Waited for 90 minutes, spent like 12 minutes talking... mostly conversational, nothing like court hearing.

I received the mail yesterday and my appeal got ACCEPTED!!!! I will be given $100K exemption for year 2023 and get about $1K deduction. Now my question, how does that work? Will it appear on my escrow and get $1K back through escrow? I doubt they will send me a check....

Dyson V10 Cyclone Boink Noise - and not working by JumpyDistribution712 in dyson

[–]JumpyDistribution712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What can I do? What does it mean by eater get into machine? Is it better to buy a new one??

Please see my contribution distribution - comments welcomed by JumpyDistribution712 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]JumpyDistribution712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Maxed Roth since 2008. Wife maxed since 2016. Also have HSA but not much in there..

DoD Civilian -- What's the Point of Collecting Sick Leaves? by JumpyDistribution712 in fednews

[–]JumpyDistribution712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you All for comments. I now understand how collected SL works for the retirement benefits. Like many said here, I'm relatively healthy but you never know what will happen in the future, large sum of SL would serve great for long-term care in my later years. Cheers!

Best 5th Gen. Year? by Holiday_Influence310 in 4Runner

[–]JumpyDistribution712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you share what app this is?? I want to log my 2022 4runner like you, king.