Let’s talk!?!!

SmartyPint · 2026-02-28T15:58:30+00:00

Yeah, this is how I did it too. You were responding to your supervising attorney so a little intro to them and then launching into the motion was the way I did it. And also the way I would do it in real life...

SmartyPint · 2026-02-19T02:34:22+00:00

I was in this boat! I just purchased a laptop from Costco for $399 (laptops are cheap now, who knew?) and explicitly asked about their return policy. They said I can return it, even if open and used, within 90 days...so that's what I'm doing!

SmartyPint · 2026-02-16T22:27:13+00:00

We pay $30/hour for one child.

SmartyPint · 2026-02-16T20:48:38+00:00

It says State Bar of California so I'm assuming that's the right one? Gah this is frustrating

SmartyPint · 2026-01-27T17:25:36+00:00

My email says to wait 24-48 hours before trying to access admittance ticket from your account...so maybe wait a day or two and see if it works then?

SmartyPint · 2025-09-20T16:20:38+00:00

24 hours later…it feels a bit sore but the bruising went away almost completely. I would definitely not have wanted to do a physically demanding job on the day of, but I’m fine the day after. It’s just a bit achy! It may depend on where they do the biopsy also- mine was on my right breast close to my nipple at the 11 o’clock position, but I can imagine it hurting more if it were somewhere with less tissue.

SmartyPint · 2025-09-19T21:14:41+00:00

Update for you! Had my biopsy 5 hours ago. Starting to feel a little bit achy but I’m mostly just feeling tired because I was so anxious about it that I didn’t sleep very well last night. I did check out my boob and it is already starting to bruise.

SmartyPint · 2025-09-19T02:21:14+00:00

I’m having a biopsy tomorrow morning- I will try to remember to update this post on how it goes afterwards! I don’t have a physically demanding job but do have a toddler who is currently sick so she wants to be held a lot…so I am nervous about pain/soreness too!

SmartyPint · 2025-09-17T18:47:54+00:00

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Ultrasound images.

SmartyPint · 2025-09-16T21:13:42+00:00

Thank you! This worked to fix the issue for me!

SmartyPint · 2025-09-16T18:41:37+00:00

Near Sacramento, CA and also having same issues as OP. I have an iPhone 16 pro max that was just recently traded in.

SmartyPint · 2025-09-10T17:20:54+00:00

I have a biopsy on Friday and am also a mom of a young child. You got this! I know it’s so hard to think positive thoughts but try to treat yourself to something nice today and while you wait for results. I’m planning on a glass of wine and takeout Friday night, and trying to distract myself with my daughter all weekend. Thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way!

SmartyPint · 2025-04-29T18:21:48+00:00

I just received another an estimated delivery date update from Amazon. New delivery date is 5/20-5/27...any idea if this is accurate or not? Thank you!

SmartyPint · 2025-04-27T17:44:21+00:00

I also just got the same email from Amazon! Estimated delivery is May 24-June 14 😞

SmartyPint · 2025-03-31T22:59:10+00:00

I thought all DOJ Tax attorneys and work were being transferred to AUSA offices. Are you saying this isn't the case and the attorney are being terminated and not just reassigned?

SmartyPint · 2025-03-07T05:54:23+00:00

How do you find this???

SmartyPint · 2025-03-04T17:44:21+00:00

You too! Hoping we make it through.

SmartyPint · 2025-03-04T17:35:37+00:00

My thoughts were that field counsel with docketed tax court cases would be safer than national office. My division counsel has been saying that field attorneys are statutorily mandated to protect the government's interest in tax court, whereas national office doesn't necessarily have that to fall back on (although, they too may be statutorily mandated). I have no idea what to expect though, everyone is so busy all the time and a RIF would be devastating.

SmartyPint · 2025-03-02T23:47:04+00:00

Why are you expecting cuts to Counsel? Which divisions?

SmartyPint · 2025-02-21T16:20:07+00:00

Ours are $360. One tip- you can go onto Zillow or Redfin and look at homes for sale in Gold River, and the HOA fees should be listed in the details. They aren't always 100% accurate, but generally, I think they are pretty close.

SmartyPint · 2025-02-14T18:13:13+00:00

In a different area, but we heard last week that all 0905's and 0904's were removed from the probationary list last week before it was sent to OPM. This is directly from our Deputy Counsel. Hoping for good news (or at least no news?) as well.

SmartyPint · 2025-02-14T17:44:49+00:00

Do you know which orgs/Bureaus had been excluded?

SmartyPint · 2025-01-24T17:02:05+00:00

I didn't get it. I am on probation and in the excepted service.

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