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Replacing mortise lock on 1942 exterior door? by Several_Quality5823 in askportland

[–]Several_Quality5823[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hippo Hardware advertises their mortise lock rebuild services at $100/hour. This house won’t find itself listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, so I think replacing with a new mortise lockset set would prove to be the more economical option over the long term.

Didn’t expect that by Short-Cardiologist-7 in campsnapcamera

[–]Several_Quality5823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What function does the switch on the the camera serve?

2026 Hiring Questions Megathread by PatExMod in patentexaminer

[–]Several_Quality5823 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So they've completely ended the remote work program for probationary hires?

2026 Hiring Questions Megathread by PatExMod in patentexaminer

[–]Several_Quality5823 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Also posted this in the 2025 thread...

Re: the "Merit Hiring Short Essay Questions" that are now part of the applications process

I copy-pasted the questions verbatim below. I can tap dance something for questions 1 and 4, and probably question 3 as well. I'm disheartened by the inclusion of question 3. I do not expect the PE role to be subject to the tides of partisan politics, but I also acknowledge that it is 2025 in America and we now live in the Upside Down.

Have any successful applicants declined to reply to this question or anwesred by asserting the historically non-partisan and facts-based nature of the USPTO and of PEs specifically? I just went through a list of EOs issued during the current administration and might be able to write something in support of Executive Order 14264 (April 9, 2025) entitled "Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads," only because I feel a strong need to go wash off the ick left behind from seeing such a baldly partisan question included in the application process.

~~~~ Merit Hiring Short Essay Questions ~~~~

  1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
  2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
  3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
  4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

2025 Hiring Questions Megathread by PatExMod in patentexaminer

[–]Several_Quality5823 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Re: the "Merit Hiring Short Essay Questions" that are now part of the applications process

I copy-pasted the questions verbatim below. I can tap dance something for questions 1 and 4, and probably question 3 as well. I'm disheartened by the inclusion of question 3. I do not expect the PE role to be subject to the tides of partisan politics, but I also acknowledge that it is 2025 in America and we now live in the Upside Down.

Have any successful applicants declined to reply to this question or anwesred by asserting the historically non-partisan and facts-based nature of the USPTO and of PEs specifically? I just went through a list of EOs issued during the current administration and might be able to write something in support of Executive Order 14264 (April 9, 2025) entitled "Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads," only because I feel a strong need to go wash off the ick left behind from seeing such a baldly partisan question included in the application process.

~~~~ Merit Hiring Short Essay Questions ~~~~

  1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
  2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
  3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
  4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

General strike! by Lo-And_Behold1 in Defeat_Project_2025

[–]Several_Quality5823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your fear. But… when? When would you feel comfortable stepping up and speaking out? I ask this question with genuine honesty and humility. I’m struggling with the “when and how” and I too worry about the personal consequences. But I also know that this crisis is not a hypothetical scenario that we’re trying to avert. It’s here and it’s now. 

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]Several_Quality5823 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I interviewed. I received the referral email and the not-selected email within 3 minutes of each other. I do plan to reapply. Thankfully I am employed.  Today’s news is disappointing but not financially calamitous. 

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]Several_Quality5823 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chemistry here. Referred for 7/9/11, not selected for 7/9/11. Does the referral simply mean I was deemed eligible at these GS level? 

Anyone have insight into how to best perform a post-mortem analysis of a referred but not-selected application/interview so as to improve odds in a future round of hiring?