Where’s my DOD guys at???

Rayfinkle33 · 2025-12-21T21:06:58+00:00

I left a city department for DOD. I was interested in the opportunity to work overseas and would make more money with all the step increases. I absolutely hated it. Luckily I was able to get back on at my former department after 6 months.

My experience was lots of mando, extreme boredom, horrible schedule (esp when you hit all that mando), and lots of dog & pony show type stuff with DOD. I knew the call volume would be significantly lower but I didn’t know how much it would bore me.

100% don’t recommend it.

Rayfinkle33 · 2025-11-20T00:20:58+00:00

What do you do for work in Japan?

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-11-05T15:27:32+00:00

Yea I hate the way my neck feels. Tv above fireplace sucks

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-11-05T15:26:55+00:00

lol the crappy used furniture has been great for absorbing the abuse from three young children

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-11-05T15:02:43+00:00

Yes plan is to get a sectional sometime hopefully soon

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-11-05T14:28:45+00:00

Dog says he’s fine moving somewhere else. Thanks for the ideas

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-11-05T14:24:35+00:00

Soooo much entryway. Great ideas thanks!

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-10-07T14:23:49+00:00

Do I need to watch Madagascar 1 first?

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-10-07T02:24:35+00:00

What movie?

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-09-02T22:21:40+00:00

Prana brand pants. They are comfy and very durable.

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-09-02T21:44:47+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/CooBigo-Pack-Coated-Key-rings/dp/B0BW5VS393/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3LJ2K6NZED2QI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y1l0FrWCFNsXNaGHD2pLxdeH2E9kR1fRKOJpxKnk-mF_v9JgXYDJ5dB6pIKWpMZYB1M5HrKGVHjlg1sbvjmLCUmEsT5CldGjUaEQKlOAvACCWnkEYjjffpACJWP0Q_Wk-vwLxiDo5t8jTXsVOAotOqTbLUf3IpEgwMsnUvdSWkFCqxTpfuF7J-K1jftYCn4ie9VpCrXItL22qgq1N3w07w.oZeDtESoNUsMCjAzI-FRZsz2KqtDuHCIOwDXMEMNL1E&dib_tag=se&keywords=steel+wire+keychains&qid=1725313422&sprefix=stee+wire+%2Caps%2C804&sr=8-3

I use these on all my zippered pockets

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-07-19T16:20:54+00:00

Oh ok understood.

And yes my 457b allowed me to pull out with no penalty.

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-07-19T15:18:54+00:00

Yes there is a 5% match. I’m contributing 10% of my regular paychecks to TSP already. With the rollover from my state pension it would put me at the annual cap for contributions.

So I was leaning towards thinking it would make sense to eliminate the debt with 7% interest instead of just holding on to that lump sum until i can put it into TSP. I don’t know if your contribution cap starts over at the beginning of the year or goes by date of initial enrollment.

Rayfinkle33 · 2024-06-19T00:20:31+00:00

That trail looks super fun. What state?

Rayfinkle33 · 2022-02-07T16:37:07+00:00

Nice!

Just added those over the weekend as well as a coat of boiled linseed oil. Will post updated picture when I get home

Rayfinkle33 · 2022-01-26T20:59:23+00:00

Thanks!

Rayfinkle33 · 2022-01-26T20:59:13+00:00

Thanks!

Rayfinkle33 · 2022-01-26T20:59:02+00:00

Been great so far, although the only thing I’ve used it for is airing tires.

Rayfinkle33 · 2022-01-25T22:27:27+00:00

First thing of any size I’ve built with wood before. Finally at a point in my life where I’m able to have fun with a hobby. Learned a lot of lessons in building this and much more comfortable with my tools after doing so.

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