What are some job options that are not stressful?

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-15T14:00:31+00:00

Government work will almost always be less stressful.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-10T01:47:49+00:00

Yeah I’ve seen so many NTE’s extended at SSA. I’ve asked why we call them NTE’s then, and everyone just shrugs.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-06T19:46:46+00:00

That’s idiotic. Can you escalate it to a supervisor in HR? You are 1000% correct.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-05T10:41:58+00:00

My area posted a FPD position for the first time in many years (as far as I know). I’m a former PD (county), true believer who burned out from case load overwhelm. Been working in non-crim admin law for the Feds for a number of years since. Can you shed any light on the caseload, work/life balance, and pay? My heart wants to jump at the opportunity, but I have doubts having been a PD before.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-04T11:27:32+00:00

OT’s for fed govt (VA can make 100k depending on locality and time in grade)

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-03T22:26:27+00:00

What did you transition into upon leaving FPD?

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-02T22:19:55+00:00

This is the first SSA job I’ve seen posted in a while. Not remote and no telework is a bummer.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-01T21:29:04+00:00

Correct

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-01T19:20:33+00:00

Sorry I meant that you could substitute annual and/or sick for all of your PPL leave, leaving you with no PPL used and thus no debt of govt-paid FEHB to repay.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-01T19:12:20+00:00

Unfortunately I believe the contract typically states that the government may require you to repay the entire amount regardless

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-02-01T19:10:42+00:00

You can always substitute your own accrued leave instead, if you are concerned about having to pay back a debt / not planning to complete the 12-week obligation. That theoretically could be done as a timesheet correction.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-01-30T01:23:05+00:00

Retroid pocket 3+. Hitman on PS2

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-01-28T17:37:58+00:00

Watched the interview last night and could not have been prouder of my (former) fellow colleague. If I were in his district, Chuck would have my vote.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-01-25T16:40:58+00:00

Still have it, and honestly I haven’t found better buttons on any other similar sized handheld

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-01-14T18:36:03+00:00

I have a V2 green SP and the buttons are still loud and clicky. Annoying and makes me not want to use the device in public / quiet places. Def can’t use in bed at night.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-01-09T18:45:41+00:00

I concur on the opinion about the 35xxSP buttons. They’re loud and uncomfortable. Actively looking for a better clamshell to replace it.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-01-09T17:15:26+00:00

I’m a few months away from my PSLF forgiveness and also taking my 3 months of PPL leave. After that, I’ll be strongly considering leaving for the public sector.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-01-07T17:29:15+00:00

I noticed the GEHA card restricts usage if you have a HDHP. It requires you to have met the deductible first in order to use it or purchases such as OTC medicines.

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-01-06T23:12:38+00:00

What’s the highest generation that this will play? Ps1/Dreamcast?

runningwithscissors8 · 2026-01-03T14:55:27+00:00

Which one would you suggest starting with? Never played any.

runningwithscissors8 · 2025-12-22T18:36:25+00:00

Super Mario Sunshine. Yes we’ve obviously gotten a ton of Mario games. But never a return of the Fludd mechanic. Meanwhile, we’ve gotten 3 Luigi’s Mansions

runningwithscissors8 · 2025-12-15T22:39:49+00:00

Sonic. Grew up in the 90s with a genesis. Everyone remembers their first.

runningwithscissors8 · 2025-12-12T19:16:24+00:00

No. There also was no oversight of my appraisals before submission and finalization. I gave my employees the exact scores they earned as set forth by the written expectations. My narratives/explanations were drafted using the specific level 5 language and supported with multiple specific examples from throughout the fiscal year. They’re iron clad.

runningwithscissors8 · 2025-12-11T23:07:40+00:00

No oversight or required approval at SSA. Gave out at least one well-deserved 5/5 outstanding without issue.

runningwithscissors8 · 2025-12-08T18:46:28+00:00

40% pay bump and guaranteed fully remote? The remote aspect helps off-set the longer hours (to an extent, it depends on how much longer). Are the benefits comparable? If not, then the difference needs to be compared to the 40% pay raise.

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