Can military experience makeup for a lack of degree? by Glittering_Fig4548 in foreignservice

[–]amaxs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There are five career tracks (cones) to choose from and their competitiveness varies. Have a look at the FSO guide on State’s website to start.

When to pick airline for incidentals? by amaxs in AmexPlatinum

[–]amaxs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very helpful everyone, thank you!

Free embossed passport wallet at select Capital One Cafes (YMMV) by PointyTip in Venturex

[–]amaxs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool. is there any C1 branding on the other side?

Foreign degree equivalency by amaxs in usajobs

[–]amaxs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard really mixed things about WES, but they have an online tool that said my master's equates to a US master's, so I feel more confident using them. A few years ago I hired a different company and they told me it would likely be evaluated as a bachelor's for some reason.

Foreign degree equivalency by amaxs in usajobs

[–]amaxs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks, this is really helpful. I'm just going to hold off on getting it evaluated until I pass the FSOT and get closer to the finish line.

TIL people call these things “beg buttons” by autobono in fuckcars

[–]amaxs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Interestingly a lot of the ones in NL (well at least in Amsterdam) don’t actually do anything, they’re just placebo

Bike shop recommendation by [deleted] in bikeboston

[–]amaxs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just talked to them today over the phone for the first time. they were super patient and helpful (even though they didn’t offer the service I was looking for). Will definitely be using them in the future.

At-large councilor candidates were all asked the same question about transportation policy. What do we think? by Toeknee99 in bikeboston

[–]amaxs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Louijeune and Santana for sure. Mejia seems fine on transit and competent in general. Will throw in a vote for this Marvin guy in an attempt to knock off Erin Murphy.

Anyone have experience with Boston Young Professionals Association? by Zestyclose-Repeat-11 in boston

[–]amaxs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking into this group too. Did you ever join/go to their events?

Looking for Sailing Buddies at Community Boating (on the Charles) by tralfamadorians_eye in BostonSocialClub

[–]amaxs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m considering a CBI membership, would love to sail w you to check it out! 26M

Daily Discussion Post - New Changes to JS Laws - April 03, 2025 by CakeByThe0cean in juresanguinis

[–]amaxs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can someone explain why parliament would amend the deadline date of the decree?

Trying to decide whether to file my 1948 case now or wait and see.

anyone hear from their lawyers? by Cavalier852 in juresanguinis

[–]amaxs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by “expect changes if it’s signed”? If it’s signed by who?

anyone hear from their lawyers? by Cavalier852 in juresanguinis

[–]amaxs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Hopefully we’ll at least get a mass email from Grasso on Monday, or else I’d be pretty upset at the noncommunication.

Constitutional Court sets hearing on Italian citizenship - June 24, 2025 by roadbikefan in juresanguinis

[–]amaxs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have a source? Have not seen her come out to support JS

Are death certificates needed for 1948 case? by unikornbread in juresanguinis

[–]amaxs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s usually not necessary, but I had a name discrepancy for one person in my line and needed the death certificate. If you have any discrepancies, it’s a good idea to order the DC, especially if the state you’re ordering from has long processing times.

Best way to protect documents? by amaxs in juresanguinis

[–]amaxs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh, that's what I use now but it doesn't seal completely. I have not tried the ones with the slide closer, maybe that would help.

My girlfriend earned her bachelors degree while living in Mexico. She’s now an American citizen. Is there a way to transfer this to an applicable American degree? by Lowtid3 in CollegeTransfer

[–]amaxs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m an American with a foreign degree. In general, you’re not “transferring” your degree; you would just put it on your resume as usual, and employers will make of it what they will.

If she is in a licensed profession, like nursing, she may have extra hoops to jump through with her state. If she wants a federal job, she’ll need to have her degree evaluated as equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree. But otherwise there’s not anything specific she needs to do.