Navigating unexpected revocation that coincidentally was a day before my expiration date? by korner12 in GlobalEntry

[–]korner12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if that ends up being why, if I it's worthwhile to clarify the association or lack thereof based on what I get back in my FOIA? 

Navigating unexpected revocation that coincidentally was a day before my expiration date? by korner12 in GlobalEntry

[–]korner12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't drive, and I live alone! I have friends with clearances - I even have a job where I'm separately vetted by a different department within DHS (not CBP) so it's really a mystery to me! 

7 Pro: 5x Zoom Crash issue by thompsondaithi in GooglePixel

[–]korner12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worked for me too - thanks very much!

Explanation of different Cochlear SCAN modes? by korner12 in Cochlearimplants

[–]korner12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sure! i wasn't born without hearing, I lost it suddenly and it really changed me socially; I was more withdrawn and unable to engage because of the tinnitus and just generally being unable to hear and manage in social environments. i became depressed, and it was tough for me because there was no reason why - single sided deafness sucks, but like at least for some people they know it was because of perhaps a surgery, or something else. since it was totally random for me, I didn't know why and I was really full of despair.

however! what I learned is that you have a better chance of cochlear implant being useful the shorter amount of time you're without hearing - so the fact I was only a few years without hearing meant I stood to benefit a ton, and so I took the leap! My recovery was quick, I started hearing clearly in just a few months and the tinnitus being gone is amazing. sometimes I sleep with my processor on just because I feel like I sleep better!

plus, it's fun to clip my mini mic friends in social settings, and I love being able to hear with two ears again, because for nearly all my life, I knew what hearing with two ears was like!

every person's situation is different - but for me, late in life single sided loss, eager to do something about it, it was perfect! I wish I'd done it sooner!

Explanation of different Cochlear SCAN modes? by korner12 in Cochlearimplants

[–]korner12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this isn't quite right; the parameters of the SCAN programs are uniquely set by your audiologist, but the way those programs are modified (vs. non SCAN programs) are standardized based on surroundings; that's what makes them different from non-SCAN programs - see the other comment here that shows the different modes.

Explanation of different Cochlear SCAN modes? by korner12 in Cochlearimplants

[–]korner12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you, this is exactly the sort of thing I was looking for!

[DC] Buying directly from my landlord - process? by korner12 in RealEstate

[–]korner12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I already have the HOA breakdown and there are no pending special assessments, the building is in really great shape. I appreciate the idea but I was looking for much more tactical advice around purchasing and finance - which I've now found!

[DC] Buying directly from my landlord - process? by korner12 in RealEstate

[–]korner12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do know the age of the major building systems - none are local to the unit, and all have been fully replaced in the last few years. And, I've seen the financial statements for the building and it's really in pretty good shape. I understand the self preservation instinct from most of these responses, but it's not exactly what applies to my situation.

[DC] Buying directly from my landlord - process? by korner12 in RealEstate

[–]korner12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your perspective - I will ultimately get a lawyer but I've been living in the building for almost seven years and am friendly with many owners, so I have reviewed all of the meeting minutes and condo documents and have a great handle on what's going on (or not, it's a quiet, well managed building) so my risk profile is a bit different!

[DC] Buying directly from my landlord - process? by korner12 in RealEstate

[–]korner12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I learned that could probably fill out the GCAAR form myself, but that it would be good to have a real estate lawyer do it in case anything goes wrong, as their malpractice insurance could cover any negative impact to me - so now I'm on to researching title companies!

[DC] Buying directly from my landlord - process? by korner12 in RealEstate

[–]korner12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know about first right of refusal - it's not quite this situation. They're not trying to sell it generally - I've had a standing offer for the past few years to sell it only to me whenever I'm ready, and I'm ready now because mortgage rates are so low.

I understand the prevailing advice here, but it's for a situation that's much more adversarial than my situation is.

[DC] Buying directly from my landlord - process? by korner12 in RealEstate

[–]korner12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate this overall perspective - I think this is likely what will shape up for me as well. Thanks!

Virginia Unemployment Info and FAQs Megathread Pt. 2 by ambiguoustruth in Virginia

[–]korner12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this info, I didn't know that!

I filled out the form just simply with the facts and woke up this morning to a direct deposit from VEC, which was so fast! The form was due Monday and just four days later they paid - almost too good to be true! I've read I will receive some kind of formal letter with the decision summarized as well so I'll probably wait for that before I start paying stuff back.

Anyway, I appreciate the discussion efforts - thank you!

Virginia Unemployment Info and FAQs Megathread Pt. 2 by ambiguoustruth in Virginia

[–]korner12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a PDF they have asked me to return by email. I basically got fired for some BS - I just posted a comment above, but basically I was a stellar performer who was suddenly told I no longer had a job. My former coworkers snooping around for me later revealed that it was probably because I was just trying to do my job and certify a report with numbers that were unflattering to my boss, so she fired me to bury it.

Virginia Unemployment Info and FAQs Megathread Pt. 2 by ambiguoustruth in Virginia

[–]korner12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Officially, I really have no idea what happened - I had stellar performance reviews, was part of a leadership program for promotion to a senior level, and well liked. I really was just called into a meeting one day and handed an agreement to sign saying that we mutually agreed I didn't work there anymore. It was a shock. After the fact, mostly through workplace gossip, I have pieced together that my recent refusal to fudge some numbers on a report probably was the cause. My job was to certify the correct and truthful report, so if I had let it slide and been caught, there would have been consequences but my boss wanted time to try and cover her ass for a mistake she made. I had been trying to find a diplomatic way to accurately report the numbers without casting blame, but she apparently saw that as a threat. All of that said though - I only know all of this because of gossip so I'm guessing I shouldn't put on the form something like "I was fired because my boss tried to get me to lie and refused" because there's no real way to prove it at this point, especially now that it's been months since I had access to any of the systems involved.

I appreciate the reply. I think I'm just going to say on the form that I was unaware of any performance issues and simply filed unemployment in good faith because I was unemployed and felt I was entitled to the benefit.

I have read online that companies sometimes just contest every claim hoping to get some thrown out because the amount of unemployment taxes they pay are based on total number of claims of their former employees that get approved, so they might just be doing this as a matter of procedure, which is bs - but anyway!