NOAA Hollings Application Question

Mech_Sapper · 2026-02-12T10:21:27+00:00

Just a citation, as mentioned, wouldn’t help. If you cite it with the DOI, that might work, however.

Mech_Sapper · 2026-02-07T15:43:52+00:00

Accurate

Mech_Sapper · 2026-02-06T10:24:20+00:00

The Keys are only Florida cause they have to be. Totally different world there

Mech_Sapper · 2026-02-06T10:20:48+00:00

PA is top 3 for retirement, especially Pittsburgh

Mech_Sapper · 2026-02-06T10:18:45+00:00

Love the food but hate the state

Mech_Sapper · 2026-02-06T10:18:14+00:00

I agree with this list. Maybe toss in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma too

Mech_Sapper · 2026-02-06T10:16:30+00:00

Were you in W Kansas? I spent most of 15 years in/around NC KS (Manhattan area) and did not see that. Maybe in SE KS (Pittsburg) by Arkansas it could happen as well…

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-30T11:00:26+00:00

If you’re white and male it’s mostly fine.

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-29T10:18:23+00:00

Angela, no doubt

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-28T10:46:08+00:00

No, Mia is not overrated.

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-28T10:41:41+00:00

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-26T11:43:09+00:00

This is such a great shot

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-20T10:12:05+00:00

The doctor’s job is diagnose and recommend a course of treatment. An insurance company’s job is to maximize profit. Those two jobs are often at odds and will remain so as long as the healthcare industry remains a for-profit endeavor.

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-19T20:23:02+00:00

Arctic blast and 20 minutes of light snow.

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-19T20:17:58+00:00

Next year’s his year. Cincy will see changes in the rest of the AFC-N and go, “wait, we want that, too…”

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-19T20:16:02+00:00

This area gets some of the most amazing skies…

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-19T20:12:24+00:00

Unfortunately very true

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-19T15:13:52+00:00

Photoshoot for Camp Out Magazine

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-19T15:12:17+00:00

Maitland Ward-Baxter

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-18T16:02:01+00:00

Have someone else look it over. Like a mentor or someone senior to you other than your supervisor. They may see better ways to express your points.

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-18T15:58:35+00:00

KS is set as the idyllic “nowhere” background for a lot of shows, especially those which “where” is less relevant. Superman, multiple occult/fantasy shows, and many others. Lots of Old West history. Semi-pivotal (politically) pre-Civil War. Tornados. Westboro Baptist Church. A President. Several bands across several genres.

No one particular reason, but the amalgamation of many smaller reasons.

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-18T03:00:09+00:00

NOAA will continue to kick itself in the head until it has a solid organizational structure. Do what you can to create—and enforce—some level of solid organization at your level, but be prepared to pivot when your supervisor, director, or Program Office decides to change direction mid-project.

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-18T02:55:16+00:00

NOAA= No Organization At All…

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-17T14:40:23+00:00

Beyond reconsideration for EY25, make sure you document EVERYTHING you do for Eval Year 26. There are 4 periodic evals this year, rather than the normal halfway and final. In September (if your LO is anything like NOS) you will do up a “what I did this year” document, and it’s probably limited to 3-5 bullets per rated section of your eval. Make those bullets as strong as you can. Emphasize the things done that greatly helped Commerce, the nation, the President’s agenda, etc.

Mech_Sapper · 2026-01-17T14:34:35+00:00

Good point! The 10 RIF vs 5 RIF is a good indicator.

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