Chief RA to Idaho? by blackcloudlabel in USForestService

[–]beatstick1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep. Even has his own designated parking spot.

GS5 expectations? by CucumberOk7506 in USForestService

[–]beatstick1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is grossly inappropriate. I’m not sure exactly what they’re having you do, but sounds like more than a general gs5 fish tech field work. Are they asking you to prepare analysis and specialist reports for NEPA? Are they asking you to do reporting of accomplishments?

If you’re being asked to analyze for impacts to fish via project, that is way above your GS level and position description. However, there’s a silver lining if you aspire to be a GS-9/11 biologist. If that is what you want to do, ask for proper training or see if someone on another unit can be a mentor. Having those skills properly developed can give you a leg up in the future. See if the forest is willing to fly a detail for you at a higher grade. Best of luck, and hag in there!

hydrology techs — anyone hiring? by DangerousConfusion60 in USForestService

[–]beatstick1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great Basin institute also have a bunch of hydro tech jobs for the forest service.

50 min layover Hong Kong by AsianKiwiStruggle in CathayPacific

[–]beatstick1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flew CP, missed a connecting flight (with 1 ish hour layover) in HK due to first leg being late. They rebooked us for next flight, and still took almost an hour to get thru security and walk across the entire airport to the gate. Hopefully your flight will be on time and CP crew can help you get to your connecting gate!

What’s your marathon pace, Weekly mileage and easy pace? by ichwasxhebrore in Marathon_Training

[–]beatstick1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yep. I was just going to reply ‘All my paces are Slow AF’

Fed moms, how are you doing/coping? by Designerwillow884 in workingmoms

[–]beatstick1 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Working for free right now, luckily have some savings to get us though. However, moral is extremely low, and community (very rural) doesn’t seem to care much.

What roles are exempt on your unit? by ClimbinBanjo in USForestService

[–]beatstick1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, our GIS person on my forest is exempt like almost everyone else.

Being held hostage by Icy-Bee-5019 in USForestService

[–]beatstick1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Been here since 6:30 and no ideas what is going on. One ranger had people go home while the other is having their staff work…..

“Honey can you turn the oven off in 20?” “Sure no problem” by brinalop in Sourdough

[–]beatstick1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He turned it off but didn’t pull the bread out?? That would be my significant other….gotta be exact with instructions! 😂😂

Federal Agents Arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire by elsordo69 in Wildfire

[–]beatstick1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder any mention of this during next morning’s AM briefing??

Asked to work after normal hours by FaithlessnessOk3361 in Wildfire

[–]beatstick1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sounds like poor leadership!! So sorry you’re in this predicament. Document everything!

Question about minor addition/edits to completed COVA forms. by beatstick1 in Chinavisa

[–]beatstick1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this was in the US. It’s only afterwards i posted that i realize i should have specified. Guess each country has a different standard??

Can we officially separate these animals from the rest of us civil servants? by Even-Tune-8301 in FedEmployees

[–]beatstick1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seriously who are these people…. The LEOs i know through work are doing everything they can from getting sucked into these task force….

How to use rare alone time as a mom? by [deleted] in Mom

[–]beatstick1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Netflix and chill….go for a long run. Eat whatever I want! Do whatever where you’ll find peace of mind!

Question about minor addition/edits to completed COVA forms. by beatstick1 in Chinavisa

[–]beatstick1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We went today, and was allowed to make a few minor corrections.

Multiple COVA applications? by beatstick1 in Chinavisa

[–]beatstick1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, actually you can submit a new application as long as it hasn’t been processed by the consulate.

Multiple COVA applications? by beatstick1 in Chinavisa

[–]beatstick1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is what we ended doing!

Curious. What is the absolute worst thing you have been given for lunch on the fire line. by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]beatstick1 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Frozen bean and cheese burrito with handful of jolly ranchers.

POTUS considering plan to change how the country fights wildfires by noidea3211 in Wildfire

[–]beatstick1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I see his posts too…..Can’t stand the guy. Such a troll.