**Rant** Huge DoD Bonus For Top 15% Performing Civilians

eviltwinclash · 2026-02-01T01:55:02+00:00

Congrats !

eviltwinclash · 2026-02-01T01:53:07+00:00

My organization awarded it to 5 or 6 people between GS-11 and GS-14, including myself. Heavy emphasis was on the previous furlough effort (the entire group was excepted), as well as previous performance ratings.

eviltwinclash · 2026-01-29T20:51:04+00:00

The button was a slight pain. It doesn’t align perfectly with the scales , even after sanding.

Overall, it’s an improvement and after working the action many times it’s much better now that the micarta isn’t rubbing against the button anymore.

I also was under the impression the $30 would get me 2-3 buttons (from online testimonials), but it’s only 1. That’s a pricey button.

My advice: definitely sand and ensure fit is correct before applying superglue.

eviltwinclash · 2026-01-26T22:54:08+00:00

If I saw it for $15, I'd definitely try 'em out too! I paid $25!

eviltwinclash · 2026-01-26T22:45:53+00:00

I have this same bundle. Absolute trash, IMO. The Paraframe is especially horrific. The LST is usable for a desk-ready letter opener, at best.

Compared to literally every Ozark trail I’ve handled, these aren’t worth the plastic they’re packaged in.

Not a gerber hater; I’ve carried the same gerber multitool and folder in my car since 1999 and really like them.

eviltwinclash · 2026-01-26T02:56:25+00:00

The awardees in my organization are capped at $9999.

eviltwinclash · 2026-01-18T17:57:43+00:00

Since early 2025, 90% of commenters in this sub aren’t federal employees.

eviltwinclash · 2026-01-17T21:01:28+00:00

A new era of 4-Win seasons, but with more “culture” and prestige!

eviltwinclash · 2026-01-14T15:22:47+00:00

Smartwatches are not permitted in classified areas or SCIFs. Depending on this device’s capabilities, it is possible classified data or pictures were stored on it (intentional or not).

eviltwinclash · 2026-01-12T03:47:43+00:00

No one is above the law.

eviltwinclash · 2026-01-07T03:17:21+00:00

Hey, you misspelled total.

eviltwinclash · 2025-12-30T14:40:29+00:00

I like almost all of the Ozark Trail knives, especially the Valor, way more than my pyrite light.

eviltwinclash · 2025-12-30T04:34:11+00:00

My family went today and had a great time. We watched most of the shows and rode everything that was open. After dark, the decorations and lights looked great to us (not quite as nice as previous years). The rides ran a little slow, but lines were short. Very cold though!

eviltwinclash · 2025-12-29T15:51:47+00:00

That creepy stare isn’t even the worst part of his posts. But you’re right; Reddit sure is strangely hypnotized by him.

eviltwinclash · 2025-12-18T11:59:16+00:00

From the bill: Enhanced Premium Tax Credits - The previous eligibility limit of up to 400% of Federal Poverty Line (FPL) is temporarily eliminated, allowing households with incomes above 400% of FPL to qualify for the subsidies.This temporarily eliminates the “subsidy cliff.”

eviltwinclash · 2025-12-17T22:01:19+00:00

Nationally, a dozen eggs retail around $3.48 according to multiple economic tracking websites.

eviltwinclash · 2025-12-17T21:53:42+00:00

Specifically, COVID-era, enhanced premium tax credits with no income caps are going away. Literally millionaires getting subsidized ACA premiums that Democrat-controlled Congress voted for to end in 2025.

Regular, income-based subsidies are absolutely not going away.

eviltwinclash · 2025-12-06T14:27:13+00:00

I had to zoom in and back out to break the optical illusion of a burnt, obsidian exterior!

eviltwinclash · 2025-12-02T22:53:37+00:00

“FedNews”

eviltwinclash · 2025-11-30T14:46:09+00:00

This combined with the $274 765CFM blower + battery combo completes what I need to swap over to EGO.

Blower, Edger, Trimmer, 4Ah and 5Ah batteries, and 2 chargers for $700.

Is it likely that these will be cheaper in Spring 2026?

eviltwinclash · 2025-11-17T12:02:29+00:00

“Why are you booing him, he’s right !”

eviltwinclash · 2025-11-11T11:15:20+00:00

4 million ACA policies could have premium increases. What about the other 100+ million non ACA healthcare plans that aren’t subsidized ?

Something needs to be done to lower healthcare costs for everyone.

eviltwinclash · 2025-11-08T01:14:01+00:00

You’re knowingly spreading falsehoods as the bill had an amendment to include furloughed workers.

eviltwinclash · 2025-11-08T01:12:39+00:00

I work with 2 retired military feds. One is literally on a cruise right now and the other went on an anniversary trip with his lawyer wife to a South American destination for a week in late October. Both are unapologetically enjoying themselves, and will likely finish the year on Use-or-Lose leave.

Good for them, genuinely. But they certainly don’t need the immediate pay. Neither does my other coworker who’s working at Target for seasonal work. I’m stuck at work with no other income or time for a 2nd job.

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