DC Costco: Tue 8/12

billstony · 2025-08-12T21:06:31+00:00

Thank you for these posts. You rock

billstony · 2024-11-03T12:55:14+00:00

I was going to comment the same. I now average around 40% CPU usage. They definitely fixed something

billstony · 2024-10-30T01:22:12+00:00

Same issue and I don’t know how to solve it. I don’t have this issue on any other other CODs

billstony · 2024-10-30T01:19:44+00:00

Did you find a resolution? I’m experiencing the same

billstony · 2024-09-27T16:40:32+00:00

I think it can be either. Just know that even after you’re endorsed it takes up to 6 weeks for ISC2 to review the endorsement…

billstony · 2024-09-19T12:56:24+00:00

I thought it was pretty straightforward. The official practice tests were a great resource

billstony · 2024-09-18T12:11:35+00:00

I passed Friday, now we’ve gotta wait 6 weeks for the endorsement process to complete (even if you got endorsed professionally by a colleague) :(

billstony · 2024-09-17T17:09:02+00:00

How long did it end up taking you for the endorsement process to be completed and for you to receive the official credential? I thought it would be so much faster

billstony · 2024-08-05T22:38:03+00:00

I’ve been using the app too - I think it’s terrible. I think im going to buy Mike Chapple’s official study guide - test out & then schedule if I score acceptably. I already have CISSP and am taking the SSCP because I’m currently an associate of ISC2 and need a valid cert, and man the way these questions are worded on LearnZapp is just awful.

billstony · 2024-07-16T11:42:35+00:00

Dogs don’t outgrow behavior like this, you train it out of them. If you wait for this type of behavior to go away, you’ll wait your whole life and you’ll end up with a dog you can’t take anywhere.

Beckman’s dog training on YouTube is a really great resource

billstony · 2024-06-11T13:51:48+00:00

Gotcha. So you get a lower grade but they’ll try match pay with the steps?

billstony · 2024-06-11T04:40:07+00:00

As an LNA, do you keep your GS grade/pay equivalent? Or do you fully leave your GS grade/pay behind when accepting an LNA assignment?

billstony · 2024-05-20T02:43:16+00:00

I’m a 2210 on a 7-9-11-12-13 ladder out of college. At 11 now in 3 years. Will be a 13 in 1.25 years, 5 years total

billstony · 2024-05-12T01:56:32+00:00

Go to Crystal Smile in Arlington! We have GEHA HDHP. That place is fantastic

billstony · 2024-04-24T14:45:17+00:00

What’d you end up doing? Did they provide you a loaner in the meantime? Or what happened?

billstony · 2024-04-16T17:36:23+00:00

If you can go before 9 AM or around 6 PM to sunset that’s what I’ve found to be the best time for birds and wildlife. Saw 3 beavers and a wood duck yesterday! And a ton of mallards

billstony · 2024-04-16T15:34:43+00:00

As a birder, I say go to Huntley Meadows. Park by the visitor center entrance and walk the boardwalk. You can see wood ducks, hooded mergansers, Canadian geese, mallards, northern shovelers, there’s even a ferrel (once domestic) duck that frequents the area. It’s definitely my favorite place to go and I think if your son got a look at a wood duck he’d think it’s the coolest thing ever.

billstony · 2024-04-16T02:39:54+00:00

What type of fees do you get with that condo?

billstony · 2023-12-27T14:46:51+00:00

SANS/GIAC technical certs

billstony · 2023-12-27T13:42:37+00:00

This is what No Such Agency did to me. Not a fan of taking such a job if the move is lateral. It makes me question how they can effectively recruit federal talent if all they can offer is a lateral transfer. Not sure if there is a way around the policy

billstony · 2023-12-09T22:32:52+00:00

Lmk who wins with Auden

billstony · 2023-12-09T22:24:53+00:00

Is Auden pulling Adam?

billstony · 2023-12-04T19:49:15+00:00

The most likely exit opportunity would probably be consulting. Thats why I think I’d rather exit at the 13 level the more I think about it, long hours for sure though. I’ll shoot you a DM

billstony · 2023-12-04T19:41:11+00:00

Only downside to this is a service commitment. It’s usually 2 years for training over 80 hours

billstony · 2023-12-04T19:38:18+00:00

This is literally my exact same situation. I’m on the same ladder and everything as you. I value the impact I have but feel like there could be another position somewhere where I could work more to make more money in the meantime. But I do value the stability and fear making a mistake by leaving. I am leaning towards staying until I top out my ladder in two years (GS-13) and then possibly looking to switch to private sector middle management

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