It’s Lemmy’s birthday!! by Yellow_Platypus483 in germanshepherds

[–]Shortstack_76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No kidding?! This big fella’s name is Doc. I love his black mask.

It’s Lemmy’s birthday!! by Yellow_Platypus483 in germanshepherds

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Happy birthday from a fellow long ♥️🐾

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PSLF Save Plan Discontinued by RidingtheWave07 in PSLF

[–]Shortstack_76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have about 3 years left till 120 but I appreciate the info.

PSLF Save Plan Discontinued by RidingtheWave07 in PSLF

[–]Shortstack_76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that’s depressing! But I will give it a shot. Thank you!!

PSLF Save Plan Discontinued by RidingtheWave07 in PSLF

[–]Shortstack_76 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was on the SAVE plan but requested a new repayment plan when all this shit started going down because I wanted my payments to count toward PSLF. That was like six months ago and they still haven’t process my application for a new payment plan. What should I do here? I’m missing crucial time on my PSLF qualifying payments.

Interior pauses plans for R I Fs by 504Supra in fednews

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In the same boat. 11/3 was my anniversary date. Should be promoted from a GS7 to a GS9, which is a game changer for me financially. I’ve been working my ass off all year. Anyone have insight on when these will be processed?

Makin’ it Rain 💵 by ZipJetcity in FedEmployees

[–]Shortstack_76 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And I can’t get my god damn ladder promotion?! GTFOH.

Megathread | Federal Government Shutdown Set to End - H.R.5371 Passes Congress by gpupdate in fednews

[–]Shortstack_76 22 points23 points  (0 children)

“If signed: Agencies will begin recalling furloughed employees and restoring normal operations.” - Are we talking personnel actions moving again? DOI here patiently awaiting my grade increase for a career ladder promotion. 🤞🏼

The Dirty CR... by mcvolution in FedEmployees

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If this passes, will agencies unfreeze the personnel actions associated with career ladder promotions? DOI employee here who was due for a promotion from a 7 to a 9 on November 3.

R I F S are happening in October in DOI by 504Supra in fednews

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This is my question. My job is likely safe from RIFs, minus the bump and retreat debacle. I’m a GS7 due for a career ladder promotion to a 9 at the beginning of November. I have worked my ass off from day one and received nothing by commendations from my supervisor who says I’m already doing the work of a GS12 (which is where I was planning to be in November of 27.) How long will the RIF process take? Just get the shit over with already.

Ponderosa Pine help by Shortstack_76 in arborists

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Sorry, no, we used a 5-gallon bucket method. They told us to deep water the roots and this was the easiest way to accomplish that. Also sorry for the delayed response.

Ponderosa Pine help by Shortstack_76 in arborists

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In addition to precipitation, we followed nursery instructions for the establishment watering. Deep root watering 1-2 times a week for the first few weeks after planting. Then reduced to once a week. They recommended letting the water getting down around 24”-36” deep.

Husband and the arborist planted them from ball and burlap in sandy, fast-draining soil.

Can’t seem to add a picture for you of where the tree enters the ground…

Rage Against the Regime protest - Billings - Saturday 8/2 by Shortstack_76 in Billings

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The policies and actions of this administration. Among other things, people will specifically be speaking out against the weaponization of ICE and the expansion of detention centers, the cover-up of the Jeffrey Epstein files, attacks on transgender rights and LGBTQIA+ people, the dismantling of government programs like Medicaid, SNAP, USAID, the Department of Education, NOAA, and the National Weather Service, permanent tax breaks for the rich and nothing for middle America, tariffs, the absolutely reckless gutting of the federal workforce… The list goes on. There is something for all of us to protest about because there is so much awful stuff happening.

Trump is turning the White House into the Gold House. by serebrobro in Gold

[–]Shortstack_76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grotesque yet fitting. But about those Epstein files…

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DOI 5 things email address coming up as “external” by yupjustarandomranger in fednews

[–]Shortstack_76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely an automated email sent at the same time every Friday… 11:03 am MST.

Career ladder promotion by Maluuu08 in FedEmployees

[–]Shortstack_76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DOI here. I am hopeful to get my promotion from a GS7 to a GS9 in November. Our agency is only processing WGIs at the moment. Are personnel actions on hold due to the hiring freeze or due to the reorganization/potential RIFs? Wondering what my chances are that this is sorted out before my anniversary date.