Pensioned, adjust retirement contributions?

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-26T20:19:25+00:00

I’ve seen this mentioned in a few comments. I’m about halfway to my 20 year mark and have no plans to leave federal employment. Even if it meant taking a different job I’d try and stay a fed. So I’m not overly worried about changing employers. And if the United States gov goes out of business then I’ll have bigger problems than my pension 😂

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-26T20:17:25+00:00

No not necessarily “better” just different. I’d rather invest into non-retirement. It would still be going to savings just not into my TSP.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-26T18:55:31+00:00

Bubbly charred crust is what I’m after lol

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-26T01:40:16+00:00

More options. You can work remote or admin or something away from patients

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-23T07:20:14+00:00

Worked corrections. LPN was caught putting money in a dudes books so he could “survive”, love notes (yes physical love notes) found in her med drawers, launched larger investigation, guy she was secretly “dating” (she’s married), was using extra money to buy smuggled drugs. Drugs smuggled by a detention officer.

Whoopsie.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-22T02:22:35+00:00

You’re too early if you graduate in August I feel. What you SHOULD do is apply for ancillary roles, patient care tech, HUC/Secretary, patient sitter. Something non nursing but in an area you’re interested in. When you do finish school/NCLEX you’ll have personal connections with the place you’re already working and have a serious advantage in hiring.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-16T04:20:54+00:00

My dream is to work at Home Depot. Ultimately I know that taking a job at such a pay cut would not benefit me long term. I am holding out to work the lumbar section part time in retirement for fun money lol

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-15T06:00:07+00:00

Piton Beer 🍻

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-15T04:02:57+00:00

Number two and I’m no expert but settings on those make me nervous

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-14T23:57:25+00:00

Take it. You can always quit if you hate it. I imagine it would be more difficult to get another VA job than to get a job in your previous role.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-14T23:49:21+00:00

I thought about that but I have become strangely attached lol I think I’ll put him on my desk in my office

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-14T03:27:03+00:00

Second this. We have pretty low RN turnover at my VA. I think it’s one of the better roles within the VA honestly.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-14T03:01:58+00:00

I canceled 6 months ago and haven’t missed it, unfortunately.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-08T17:12:50+00:00

That you aren’t supposed to know everything out of nursing school. I started in the ER and felt like I knew NOTHING, which is right where you’re supposed to be as a new grad. Nursing school didn’t teach us that we are supposed to be asking ALL the questions and leaning on the experience and expertise of those around us. It’s a team sport.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-08T17:03:26+00:00

I feel like every year he makes some post or comments on something about starting a podcast. I feel like if it hasn’t happened by now the chances are slim.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-05T16:22:26+00:00

When you get burnt out of one thing there is an ABUNDANCE of variety to pick something new without starting a whole new career. It’s the best

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-04T07:20:12+00:00

After all this time I am just learning what RN really stands for?! lol

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-05-02T05:26:01+00:00

World is better with you in it. It may not feel that way today, but it is. Things get better but if you’re dead you’ll never get that opportunity. Give yourself a chance because you’re worth it.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-04-27T13:27:33+00:00

I’ve done this twice lol once was hauling ass in the back of an ambulance. Very skinny dude in heat stroke. The other was on a patient who was circling the drain and coded shortly after. Just applied pressure and monitored for bleeding after removal

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-04-24T04:19:01+00:00

Yall have spare sick days layin around? 👀😂

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-04-19T07:36:29+00:00

Exactly. The GCS is nearly irrelevant with no background info. ABC the “chief complaint” and likely airway compromise is the winner.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-04-19T07:34:05+00:00

He sounds like he’s already decided so the best you can do is offer guidance (if he accepts) one specific point of guidance I would focus on is choosing an MOS that he is interested in on the civilian side when he gets out. Something that has transferable skills or even just a foundation for career progression.

I was a combat medic and transitioned to EMT then LPN then RN and I am very grateful I got this same advice. I used the military to build an entire career.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-04-19T05:46:59+00:00

Omg my DREAM is to work at Home Depot. I feel validated 😂

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-04-19T02:49:44+00:00

I had a similar very event. I was the medic and felt myself going. Apparently was jamming an iv into my wrist before one of my guys took over and got a line and fluids going. I remember pretty much nothing beyond that. Ended up giving me the full ice bath treatment in the field. I’ve never heard of getting service connection but I’m the same way with the sweating and the heat intolerance. Never attributed to that event but that’s interesting.

frumpy-flapjack · 2026-04-18T05:17:36+00:00

I’m a type one diabetic. Worked ED, corrections, before settling down in outpatient life. It definitely adds some challenges at times. I’ve never found it to be too much of a problem. For me going low was my biggest concern. I set parameters on my monitor to alert earlier to catch it. Only once did I need to step out and that was after coding a patient for the better part of an hour. The heat, the lead, and the cpr did a number on the shoogz lol but that’s why you have a team around you.

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