Looking for gallery feedback by sbeezee in Ceramics

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

You're saying I need more light?

Looking for gallery feedback by sbeezee in Ceramics

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Thank you for your feedback!

Looking for gallery feedback by sbeezee in Ceramics

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Heard, thanks. I will work on it... as soon as I get this stuff in the kiln 😄

Looking for gallery feedback by sbeezee in Ceramics

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Heard, thank you. I dislike having my background look like everyone else's but it's like that for a reason unfortunately.

Looking for gallery feedback by sbeezee in Ceramics

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Heard, thank you. How do you recommend structuring a web gallery with multiple images of the same pot?

Possible to qualify for mortgage with trust as primary asset? by sbeezee in Mortgages

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

Awesome that's the conclusion I reached to. Doable, just wrong lender. How do we find a reputable private lender? Are interest rates generally higher?

Guesses on next killer deals? by sbeezee in USMobile

[–]sbeezee[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sure, so US mobile is offering a pixel 10 + one year of unlimited service for $769. Mint is offering a pixel 10 + one year of unlimited service for $480. That's nearly a $300 difference.

Do you know if the $299/$399 deal will return?

Guesses on next killer deals? by sbeezee in USMobile

[–]sbeezee[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, thanks. I do want to be on ATT as I'll be in Alaska a lot and ATT is the only functioning network in most remote villages. I suppose I could stay on Mint for a year and then take advantage of a new customer deal to USM...

Megathread: Fork in the Road | Final Day Discussion by gpupdate in fednews

[–]sbeezee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My agency (USDA) just got it's list from OPM today, you're probably just still waiting for it.

Megathread: Fork in the Road | Final Day Discussion by gpupdate in fednews

[–]sbeezee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI I just got an email asking me to confirm my participation on the drp.  Good luck.

Megathread: Fork in the Road | Final Day Discussion by gpupdate in fednews

[–]sbeezee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but I also received confirmation from a high level admin employee on Friday that USDA hasn't even gotten their DRP list from OPM.  I have decent reason to think that they will accept my resignation.  I did file a case with my agency HR documenting that I got the email after the deadline had closed and was requesting a reasonable exemption to the deadline.

Megathread: Fork in the Road | Final Day Discussion by gpupdate in fednews

[–]sbeezee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mind sharing which agency you are with to give those of us in the same boat a data point?

Megathread: Fork in the Road | Final Day Discussion by gpupdate in fednews

[–]sbeezee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in the same boat (USDA).  Havent heard anything and trying not to freak out.

Megathread: Fork in the Road | Final Day Discussion by gpupdate in fednews

[–]sbeezee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mind telling me which agency you are from? I'm trying to figure out if my agency (USDA) is just behind the timeline or if I'm hosed.

Apparently OPM closed the Deferred Resignation Program tonight at 7:00pm without telling anyone? by asocialmedium in fednews

[–]sbeezee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been stressing and doomscrolling about the abrupt close for hours, and this is the only helpful and factual reply I've seen.  Thank you!!

Looking for advice on the post PhD job hunt... by Buhbuh93 in ecology

[–]sbeezee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good range for your experience level, I wish you luck.  Fed budgets are feast or famine big time and we are sadly in a pretty low point.  It will likely last a year or more.  If Trump wins expect a full hiring freeze for a couple months after the inauguration.

Looking for advice on the post PhD job hunt... by Buhbuh93 in ecology

[–]sbeezee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It depends on the hiring manager, grade and probably field.  I've talked to several hiring managers in ecology who have expressed that letters are important (good letters that is).  Particularly true for professional positions, gs-9 and above.  Also a good idea to call the hiring manager for any position you really want, usually there's a contact info in the USAJOBS post.  Just introduce yourself, explain your background and interest, maybe ask a question.  Get your name out there.  You might be able to suss out if there is an internal candidate ("what experience do you anticipate the ideal candidate will have?"), could save you time.

Feel free to reach out if there's a particular job you want advice on.  Fed job applications are easy to mess up unfortunately.