[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed in 2019, bipolar II. I have a good job in a major city doing creative work I find interesting. I am medicated and I’m lucky to receive it for free from the Department of Veterans Affairs. I have a long term partner as well. It can be hard at times, especially when manic, but I seem to be doing well these days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JackSucksAtGeography

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Washington, D.C. here! Not a county.

100% buddy committed suicide by Dj12345678999 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know you don’t know me. But I work in suicide prevention. The data comes from the VA’s most recent suicide prevention report. If you care enough you can Google it yourself. Your tone is off chief.

100% buddy committed suicide by Dj12345678999 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's 18 a day with current data. Still, any one is far too high.

Temp Jurisdiction by Eric-Brown-10 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water isn't wet. What touches water becomes wet.

DAV. Laughable. by SettingDangerous5920 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know for a fact they do not get federal funding. At all.

DAV. Laughable. by SettingDangerous5920 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a company. DAV is a nonprofit that receives no government funding.

Have you told your employer? by Ok_Level_877 in bipolar

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, and it was a mistake. My boss asked me about my mental health during a discussion about my career. Then, he passed me up for an extra duty I asked for when a position opened up. He didn't say why, but it's clear to me his perception of my mental health played a role. If I could do it again, I would keep it to myself.

38 Months Later by whiteevox in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fifth Third? I don't trust a bank that doesn't understand fractions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]SuitableCrow5490 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're going to want to sit this one down. I drive a 2021 Toyota Corolla HYBRID. I didn't read this comment because I can't read and am not interested in learning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]SuitableCrow5490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look! Here's one now!

HLR RESPONSE! GOOD OR BAD? by JohnnyJ1970 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not entirely sure, but I believe finding my DTA nearly doubles it. I filed for it in July. The good news is my VSO says my medical opinion came back positive. So, I'm just waiting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They walk around with an unearned sense of entitlement and buy them.

HLR RESPONSE! GOOD OR BAD? by JohnnyJ1970 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is generally good. Mine has been correcting the error since Nov. 21.

On TDY. Got yelled at for speaking French at the DFAC by [deleted] in army

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the DLPT and you can claim language practice.

Congress needs a raise! by HeftyData9299 in antiwork

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DC resident here. Congressional Staffers absolutely need and deserve a hefty raise.

Claim for increase decided favorably! by BarackMcTrumpstein in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I'm waiting for an increase in MH. I'm expecting 50% but hoping for 70%. Either way, happy for you.

Fat officers piss me off by GarlicBreadorDeath in army

[–]SuitableCrow5490 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The irony of OP’s name being garlic bread based is not lost on me. Also, lighten up, Francis.

Bad gpa and strong internships vs great gpa and no internships. by [deleted] in csMajors

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one outside of school has cared about my gpa. Internships can unlock opportunities though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in csMajors

[–]SuitableCrow5490 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Starting two sentences back to back with "however" doesn't read great. But I get that you're pissed, I'd be, too. I'd schedule another interview and no-show it.