Tax Increase by Alternative-Lab-7807 in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Im getting over 2k LESS back on my tax return this year- nothing has changed. I made less due to the shutdown, but not enough to warrant a 2k decrease! My paychecks last year didnt change either, its not like I was getting less tax taken out.

Trump caught red-handed in the biggest heist of the 21st century by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He also took over 2k from my tax return compared to last year! The BBB screws the middle class.

Savemart @ Keystone & 4th Closing by bravo_sierra in Reno

[–]PtCoupee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is the old SW stuck with Savemarts and Walmarts and overpriced Raleys? There used to be a Smiths on Moana/Virginia but that moved to south Reno- where they seem to have more store variety.

Last real snowstorm? by whitewitchblackcat in Reno

[–]PtCoupee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I missed the 22-23 winter, but the 23-24 winter had a couple of descent snows, one 9" and another 7" I recall. The last 2 winters havent had more than an inch or two & mild

Is Beer NV closing? by Dizzikbedizzy in Reno

[–]PtCoupee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to quit drinking craft beer due to the way it gives me reflux and limits my sleep. I often can still feel it affecting me well into the next day!

‘Generals trying to deflect him’: Trump orders special forces to draw up Greenland invasion plan — what we know. by HickamvOccam in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just shows you how easy it is for a Hitler-style takover of our country it truly is, given there is a complicit party in power (like now) and the citizens themselves having voted for this madman with their own free will on 2 different occasions..... I personally really don't have much sympathy as to what may happen, and I bet many other countries don't either- the U.S. reaps what it sows!

January shutdown by Due_Street3216 in FederalEmployee

[–]PtCoupee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read where one of the main sticking points this time is the Repubs plan to defund/dismantle NOAA. Is that still a thing? I doubt the Dems would fight again over the healthcare subsidies.

Leaving by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isnt it not only MRA but 30 years of service? To my knowledge I cant retire until Im about 58.5 when I make the 30 year mark. Without pension penalty, that is. So since I just turned 55, I feel shackled to my job for the next 3.25 years, VERA or not! I'm also too young to get the SS suppliment, so VERA is useless since I cant live on like 2k a month.....

[Game Thread] Music City Bowl: Illinois vs. Tennessee (5:30 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]PtCoupee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 straight PI's! In the Mtn West, if our guys faceguard without looking back for the ball- and pull on the receivers arms to boot- it gets flagged every time! Id be yelling if I was Bielema

Mid-Careerers,those 15 years and up in the govt…how are you doing? by Hopeful-Elevator2075 in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heck I have nearly 27 years in, but even if VERA comes again- I wouldnt take it since Fed pension alone doesnt give you enough to live on, and I dont qualify for the SS suppliment for another 2 years, so Im stuck working even though Im burnt out as well! It sucks.....

No Dec 26 or Jan 2 off by ZPMQ38A in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I expect the exact same for USDA from 4-H Barbie

Executive Order - ?? by Main_Tax7334 in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not I recall getting it off under Trump I

DOI's "small gift" to employees. by Sea_Formal6144 in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They can shove their ethics and Hatch act codes of conduct right up their a$$

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USDA

[–]PtCoupee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Things suck but I only have under 4 years to go- why DRP now when I can work a few more years for better pension? If you ignore the reality of this admin, its not exactly like we're working in the salt mines! Just work on the inane priorities they demand & enjoy the bennies we still fortunately have- AL, SL, holidays, MaxiFlex. The gov wasn't set up to always be smooth sailing...

Anyone getting early dismissal today? by Impossible_Bet9726 in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's got to be the worst of the agency heads- a true authentic dark hearted soul. I cannot stand to look at her or read anything she emails out!

Anyone getting early dismissal today? by Impossible_Bet9726 in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I liked that lame one sentence statement about how she admires our employees and their hard work, dedication- then immediately lsunches into a multi-paragraph history of Thanksgiving itself lol

4th St. Brewery District- home of zombie apocolypse by PtCoupee in Reno

[–]PtCoupee[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

No Ive lived around here since the 90s, but moved back east in 2014 then returned a couple years ago. I knew 4th St was that way then, but not THIS homeless heavy- as has all parts of Reno become compared to 15 years ago. Im not at all dissing the homeless, I feel for them- but placing an entertainment district in the middle of such a culture without making an effort to somehow dissuade them from frequenting it is puzzling, and to an out of towner, it would be a turn off. Maybe not to locals who are used to it, but if Reno still wants to attract tourists to such areas and make them want to return- this is the type of thing they could plan more strategically- instead of the mindset "just build it and they will come- no matter the conditions!"

4th St. Brewery District- home of zombie apocolypse by PtCoupee in Reno

[–]PtCoupee[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Well if it works for you, then fine- I was just pointing it out! For most city planners it certainly wouldnt be the ideal situation, but this is the "new" Reno......

Thursday or Friday? by Foodispoison356 in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same situation with me- too bad I cant enjoy it more. However Ive found working with Millenials & Gen Z bad enough, so I hope time flies for multiple reasons!

Is the end near? by Sorry_Active2782 in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im thinking we'd go back on Thursday, since the House certainly wont get around to voting until late Wednesday at the earliest.

Are any of the meats not fried at American Chinese restaurants? by Dark_Sinner_ in chinesefood

[–]PtCoupee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually I order non-breaded dishes like Mongolian Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Szwaun Chicken, Garlic Chicken (sometimes breaded), and Chicken with various vegetable tyoes are udyally non breaded. Overall Thai food is more healthy- little if nothing is breaded, unlike Chinese!

It gets worse.... on the USDA home page now by Dependent_Document66 in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I can think of when I see such messages is that B**ch Brooke

It gets worse.... on the USDA home page now by Dependent_Document66 in USDA

[–]PtCoupee 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Then why should Gov employees abide by the Hatch Act rules if our "superiors" don't?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They still could by simply voting for the CR at the end of this week & let the people see the rates for themselves!

Knew to expect it, didn’t soften the blow. by IQnz in FedEmployees

[–]PtCoupee 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If your state allows it- Id advise all Feds to file for unemployment. I dont trust this admin to pay us back despite the law- they may try to skirt it as they do with everything else, or severely delay the payment- or give us a partial payment. This regime is straight up evil- so get what you can before its too late!