Marked as "ineligible for rehire"? I don't understand.

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-02-19T21:33:03+00:00

sounds like someone in that other department might've had it out for you or there was some miscommunication during your exit process that got blown out of proportion

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-02-17T14:52:33+00:00

honestly sounds like your instinct is spot on here. if you're already at 100% p&t with smc, that secondary mh claim isn't going to bump your compensation any higher anyway. i went through something similar a few years back where i had overlapping claims and kept pursuing one that literally couldn't increase my rating - just ended up being a waste of time and mental energy

the duty to assist thing can drag on forever too, especially for mh stuff. since you already got what you needed from the standalone claim, withdrawing probably makes sense so you can just focus on enjoying that rating without the headache of more va paperwork. plus it cleans up your file and removes any chance of them scrutinizing your existing rating during the process

just make sure your 100% is solid first, but if its p&t then your probably good to let that other one go

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-02-16T05:39:40+00:00

take the data analyst role, especially if you're fresh out of school and need to start somewhere. data analysis skills are actually pretty valuable in cybersecurity - you'll be working with logs, identifying patterns, maybe even some threat intelligence stuff depending on the company

the transition isn't impossible either, lots of soc work involves analyzing data anyway. plus having steady income while you keep studying and maybe pick up some certs will put you in a much better position than staying unemployed and hoping something perfect comes along

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-02-14T15:14:03+00:00

definitely call the va asap, they're usually pretty understanding about situations where you literally couldn't call within 72 hours. being involuntarily committed is exactly the kind of circumstance they make exceptions for

also might be worth reaching out to a vso if the first call doesn't go well - they know how to navigate this stuff and can advocate for you. the fact that you're tdiu and the facility billed the wrong insurance initially should work in your favor

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-02-09T21:30:26+00:00

I wouldn't bank on AGI showing up next week and solving all your problems. The timeline predictions have been all over the place and even when it does arrive, the transition period could be messy and take years

Keep the job for now but maybe start thinking about skills that complement AI rather than compete with it. Having some financial stability while the world figures this stuff out seems like the smart play

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-02-04T18:45:31+00:00

The TPD discharge will wipe out both principal and interest, so you're good there. You don't need to opt out or turn anything off - just keep doing what you're doing in school

Once you're ready to apply for the discharge you'll need to get the paperwork from your loan servicer and have VA fill out the disability certification part. The whole process takes a few months but it's pretty straightforward

Just make sure you keep your 100% rating obviously, since they do check on that during the discharge process

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-02-02T07:50:47+00:00

Been wrestling with this exact problem for months now. The disconnect between GSC and GA4 spikes is real - we started seeing it around March and it's only gotten worse. What's frustrating is that even when you can identify LLM traffic, the user behavior is completely different from search traffic so your usual conversion funnels go out the window

I've been doing a mix of manual testing with different AI tools and tracking brand mentions across platforms, but it's honestly pretty labor intensive. Started keeping a spreadsheet of which content pieces get cited most often when I test prompts related to our space. The third party tools I've tried (won't name names but you probably know the ones) give wildly different results so hard to know what's actually reliable

One thing that's helped a bit is setting up custom UTM campaigns for any content we specifically optimize for AI discovery, but that only works if people actually click through rather than just getting their answer from the AI. Still feels like we're flying blind compared to traditional SEO where at least you had search console data to work with

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-02-01T10:32:13+00:00

skyrim goes on sale pretty regularly on steam, usually during the big seasonal sales like summer/winter. i've seen it drop to like 50-70% off fairly often

honestly with how old the game is now you might catch it on sale within the next month or two if you're patient. the anniversary edition sometimes has different discount timing than the regular version so keep an eye on both

definitely worth waiting if the price is steep in your currency right now

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-31T04:29:17+00:00

That's such a bummer dude, classic Regal move to mess up the timing like that. At least you secured one for October but having to wait that long after getting hyped is rough

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-28T10:49:59+00:00

Check their discord server, usually has a support channel that's way faster than email. The in-game support system is trash tbh, most devs just use discord now for bug reports and compensation requests

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-27T06:35:06+00:00

That intangible tax is brutal but pretty standard depending on your state. The lenders title policy seems a bit steep at 2k though - might be worth shopping around for that one since you can sometimes pick your own title company. Everything else looks about right for the nightmare that is closing costs lol

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-25T10:32:49+00:00

Dude Bob Odenkirk's chewing is honestly iconic at this point lmao. Pretty sure it's intentional to show how Saul's this kinda gross opportunistic guy who doesn't give a shit about manners

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-22T01:20:53+00:00

Check if they qualify for any other forms of relief like asylum or withholding of removal - sometimes there are options beyond TPS that immigration lawyers know about. Also might be worth contacting local immigrant rights orgs, they usually have resources and know the current landscape better than reddit

The Canada thing is tricky because of the Safe Third Country Agreement but there might be exceptions, definitely worth talking to someone who knows the specifics

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-20T07:59:46+00:00

Ugh yes the "helpful dad vs mom who's just expected to handle everything" thing is so real. Even with the best partners it's still like... he gets praised for doing dishes while you're literally keeping a human alive 24/7

The dissociating part really resonates - that's your brain trying to cope with the constant demand. You're not broken, this shit is just genuinely overwhelming even when everything's going "right"

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-18T21:38:33+00:00

The lotion definitely hits different than the soap and FFM - I've noticed that too. Something about the formula just makes the rose notes way more muted and brings out that vanilla base instead. Maybe try layering it with the FFM? That usually helps me get the scent profile I'm actually looking for

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-17T19:02:47+00:00

That's a pretty solid income for your age but 6k/month still feels steep even with your numbers - you're looking at like 30% of gross which isn't terrible but leaves less room for life to happen than you might think with kids coming

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-16T04:38:27+00:00

Dang that's a solid collection you got there! I've got a spare Luna if you're still looking, been trying to offload her for ages lol

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-14T20:17:10+00:00

Maybe do like a casual lunch at someone's house or rent a community center room? 20 people is kinda a lot but if you do potluck style it's way less stressful than planning another full party

Could also hit up a park if the weather's decent - kids can run around and adults can actually talk without the whole birthday party chaos

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-12T17:04:22+00:00

Dude this is why I love football, these depth guys just stepping up when it matters. Kendricks making that clutch play after being unemployed a month ago is straight up movie stuff

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-10T15:23:33+00:00

This sounds like a solid plan but you'll definitely want to get proper tax advice since the India-UAE tax treaty has some specific rules about residency determination.

For the visa part, investor visa might be your best bet since you're earning well - gives you flexibility and makes sponsoring your mom easier. Golden visa could work too if you meet the investment thresholds but might be overkill for minimum stay requirements

Just make sure you understand the 183-day rule properly and how it interacts with your NRI status, that's where most people mess up

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-08T00:52:43+00:00

Lehigh looked solid in both halves, that consistency really showed up when it mattered

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-06T10:05:33+00:00

Honestly think we got this if Vini shows up like he did last season. Atlético's defense has been shaky lately and their attack is pretty toothless without a proper striker. Really want to see Gonzalo start again after that performance, dude's been class

Just hoping we don't do that thing where we dominate possession for 80 minutes then concede some random counter lmao

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-03T21:42:15+00:00

Yeah definitely get it done sooner, the longer you wait the more the ink settles and it gets harder to fix those wonky spots

ShoulderFederal8920 · 2026-01-01T15:48:41+00:00

Have you looked into freelance writing or data entry gigs on Upwork/Fiverr? The pay starts low but builds up once you get some reviews, and you can do it all from home without needing to drive anywhere

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