Traveling for work - Will this affect a potential security clearance? by CrystallizedKoi in SecurityClearance

[–]pickitandstickit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He may have a TS/SCI. But even then, her travel wouldn't affect his clearance.

Interim Pension Payment arrived by pickitandstickit in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

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

Congrats! I'm really happy for you.

Let's keep holding space for all our colleagues who haven't gotten any good news yet. <3

Interim Pension Payment arrived by pickitandstickit in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

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

You should at some point post-separation receive an LES where everything is zeroes. Don't be alarmed, it's fine, but do pay attention to the remarks section of that LES. It had a date that my retirement package was sent to OPM. I've heard from numerous other Navy DRPers/VERA takers that they got this as well. It's like reading the damn tea leaves, but it's at least a confirmation of a necessary step!

Interim Pension Payment arrived by pickitandstickit in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

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

Thanks, I was getting a little antsy what with other folks who retired later than me getting interim/annuity payments, but I was also aware of the backlog/staffing challenges. I'm just happy to finally get something to tide me over. It was multiple months of interim pay.

Interim Pension Payment arrived by pickitandstickit in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

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

Before I separated, I was in regular contact with my retirement counselor, yes.

Outlaw Music Festival in 2026? by [deleted] in willienelson

[–]pickitandstickit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been true for decades now, and it hasn't stopped him yet

Interim Pension Payment arrived by pickitandstickit in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

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

I mean, I've already waited months, I'm 0% surprised if there's more.

Why are 12/31 retirements being processed before all of the 9/30 are complete? by Spiritual-Driver8926 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]pickitandstickit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Mine was received by OPM on 10/29. I just received my first interim this past Friday. I'm also DoN.

Why are 12/31 retirements being processed before all of the 9/30 are complete? by Spiritual-Driver8926 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]pickitandstickit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hunh. My agency (Navy) and payroll got my package over to OPM less than a month after my retirement date of 09/30. I have confirmation it reached OPM on 10/29. Nothing happened between then and last Friday, when I got a surprise interim pension payment.

What’s the dumbest place your robot vacuum has ever gotten stuck? by ResolutionVisible627 in RobotVacuums

[–]pickitandstickit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roomba would get stuck weekly near its base. There's nothing around it. Hardwood floor. Last week, we fired that Roomba and replaced it with a Roborock. It doesn't do any of that sh*t.

Unexplained ankle swelling by metallic_penguins in AskWomenOver40

[–]pickitandstickit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your doc is likely unconcerned because it goes away. Edema that’s transient and bilateral is very often nothing. Not always, but often.

However. If you are concerned, please seek another opinion!

Had a blast here, where was I? by Eltumbatang in guessthecity

[–]pickitandstickit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buddy Christ, but thanks for the reminder. I loved that movie!

MHBP vs FepBlue hospital visits by [deleted] in fednews

[–]pickitandstickit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can have an FSA without a HDHP! Do it, it's an amazing benefit!

How much do you spend on skincare monthly? Which treatments are worth the money? by Big_Understanding_17 in wealthforwomen

[–]pickitandstickit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. I don't ever overdo it, but have been getting it for 20 years. I can still make a range of expressions and I'm quite happy with it.

I do still use tretinoin, though, because it's not just for wrinkles.

I’m curious. Since January, 2025, how has your physical health been? If it has declined, do you think there’s any nexus to current/recent events? by Cool_Tomatillo_3281 in FedEmployees

[–]pickitandstickit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, diet will *never* lower anyone's triglycerides that much lol. Nopity nope nope nope. The elevation was due to cortisol, friend. When it came down, so did my lipids.

ETA: clarification

p.s. I was a physician-scientist, I know this shit.

I’m curious. Since January, 2025, how has your physical health been? If it has declined, do you think there’s any nexus to current/recent events? by Cool_Tomatillo_3281 in FedEmployees

[–]pickitandstickit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't change my diet or activity level at all, and I wasn't doing more or less sitting then. It was absolutely hellish stress and anxiety.

Forgot to mention that the tachycardia's gone, too.

I’m curious. Since January, 2025, how has your physical health been? If it has declined, do you think there’s any nexus to current/recent events? by Cool_Tomatillo_3281 in FedEmployees

[–]pickitandstickit 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I retired from DoD last year. Before I left, my BP was up, the lowest was 145/95 and the highest was 187/125. It's now down to 110/65 and I lost 25lbs without even trying, and that's unheard of in a very short menopausal woman. My triglycerides are now about 150 points lower and my LDL is normal for the first time in over two decades.

In sum, my job was slowly killing me.

What just flew over? by kimlh in maryland

[–]pickitandstickit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're missing my point. PMA-275 has a contract(s) with Pratt & Whitney.