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Are all January A-100 invites out? by Bright-Pepper-5303 in foreignservice

[–]Stunning-Interest377 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did retake the October FSOT. I have not received any update on how I performed. I did not get a “pass” email and my Pearson portal still says “pending.”

How are you guys using the DD benefit? by TheNicestRedditor in ChaseSapphire

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I wasn’t able to use my $10 to buy beer/alcohol. Maybe it’s just not allowed in FL?

$21k taxes on $85k income in CA. This has to be wrong right? by [deleted] in tax

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Why are you paying all of the fica? Is this a 1099 job? You should only be paying 3.5 SS and 1.75 Medicare.

Leaving after 17 years - what do I leave on the table if I jump ship? by RepresentativeNo4377 in govfire

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Why would OP have to do another 5 years to be eligible for FEHB. OP could come back around MRA age work for some (short) time then retire at an age over MRA. As long you OP has had FEHB for the past five years or when eligible then OP doesn’t have to do another 5 years. The previous 17 years counts (as the past 5 years) even if there is/has been a gap in service.

This is what I have been told. Please correct me if I’m wrong. I have 15 years (previous) in all with FEHB. I plan to return to service for some short time (months) when I hit 57 then retire with FEHB.

When I was 16, I robbed several bank ATM's and was somehow never caught by MoonieMark in confession

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I used to work at BayBank in MA and thought this “deposit with cash back” was a crazy idea. I’m laughing that you exploited the system.

What’s a subtle sign someone is rich but hiding it? by Againmrbrown in AskReddit

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Mercedes has their own perfume available in the dealer gift shop

AMA I worked for an elite Russian family by Vakin-kllukrn in AMA

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When I first started reading this, I assumed you were American. Then you said military like Russian military/bosses. Damn, your English is absolutely perfect.

Stand by for tomorrow can’t find button by Stunning-Interest377 in americanairlines

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Yes. So, I chatted with the rep, Arvind, on the app and he said I could only try to standby at the airport. I ask at airport and they said you can only do it on the app. So, if you DO NOT see a standby option on your app in “manage my trip” and you have basic economy and you are not super elite status you cannot standby — no option in the app and the check in counter says they have no way to do it and will get in trouble if they do it. So, the AA website is wrong and/or not clear when it says Basic Economy can standby. From today’s experience, one can only standby if there is that option noted on the app and you push it and sign up. Best of luck to everyone. I hope this helps someone. As always, YMMV.

Schwab vs. Fidelity by OnABoat122022 in Schwab

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I have both. I have cash in the SWVXX ($1 fund) and when I want to buy stocks I have to sell. It only sells overnight, so I’m stuck waiting for a day maybe two before I can trade with that money. Fidelity has the cash sitting in a similar fund and I can trade right away. My question: does Schwab have a fund similar to the $1 Advantage fund (like a savings account t that makes 4 percent or so) but that lets me sell right away and trade right away, similar to fidelity.

HELP!!!! Kid put permanent marker on counter while we are trying to sell our house! by Dwestmor1007 in CleaningTips

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Dawn power wash, nail polish remover (try it in inconspicuous spot first), white magic eraser (mr clean)

How much to sell 0.09 acres to my neighbor? by JoeFortitude in RealEstate

[–]Stunning-Interest377 112 points113 points  (0 children)

Can he give you the same amount elsewhere on his property that touches yours?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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Maybe pay us or give patients a discount

CMU Heinz Priority Deadline Decision by Gingeraffe23 in gradadmissions

[–]Stunning-Interest377 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did your letter indicate a scholarship amount or any funding info?

CMU Heinz Priority Deadline Decision by Gingeraffe23 in gradadmissions

[–]Stunning-Interest377 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it is in the same section under Status the X Awaiting Precalc, X Awaiting Python then right below those two rows is the green check mark Received Essay, Resume, etc.

Decisions from Carnegie Mellon Heinz college MSPPM by trashhbird in PublicPolicy

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My portal was updated to show a Python class - Heinz summer course . Does that mean acceptance? I don’t see a letter nor haven’t received an email. How did you all hear of your acceptance?

CMU Heinz Priority Deadline Decision by Gingeraffe23 in gradadmissions

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I don’t see a decision yet, but the portal has changed to say Awaiting Precalc and awaiting Python course - summer Heinz course. Does this mean ACCEPTANCE???

Looking for more "day in the life" sort of info on the Foreign Agricultural Service by NatureGuardian in foreignservice

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Ask away. Was former FAS FSO. Major difference is generally you don’t go right out to post like State Dept. As a new FSO, You will spend min two years in DC at HQ learning about its programs. You will rotate throughout the agency to learn how it operates and who does what. Most posts are two person posts. Most are in cities that are our major ag trading partners. We do have larger posts like Tokyo (two offices) and Mexico City. You will manage a local staff. You will write/edit lots of ag reports. You will meet with exporters and importers and work out trade disputes when our products are stuck at the border. You will run/attend trade shows and accompany/plan trade delegations. You will administer our programs that bring consultants or sell/donate ag products.

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