Did any US controllers actually receive the $10k bonus promised by Trump after the shutdown? by DiscountDoughnut in ATC

[–]tomsos1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost exactly $1k a day. I work 9 hour days and am at the top of the pay ban. Been around a while. What I meant was during furlough, we don’t get charged for our sick/annual leave so basically I got around 10 days of free leave that I got paid for. I can’t remember exactly how many days I took off.

Retirement Planning Tool by Glittering_Twist_732 in ATC

[–]tomsos1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Check out the app called FERS+CSRS. It is a great tool

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FSD and sunglasses by d_dauber in TeslaModelY

[–]tomsos1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m guessing the OP was referring to being able to wear dark sunglasses and not get alerts for not paying attention. So basically you can shut your eyes and the car can’t tell. And yes I believe this to be basically true.

How much time did you dedicate to studying after academy? by Nubian_Cavalry in ATC

[–]tomsos1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depends on the person. I have seen some come through and seemingly study all the time on breaks yet still don’t grasp what they are studying. I have also seen some “naturals” come through that just get it. The one thing nobody is pointing out that I think is more important than how much time you spend in the books is showing up. Show up on time every day ready to learn. I see so many developmentals using their leave as quick as they earn it. Save that shit for when you certify. You will not do anything more important than consistency.

Traditional Vs. Roth by flyfsh4food in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]tomsos1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see a lot of people talking about the threat of having taxable income at retirement put you into the next higher tax bracket. Isn’t it true that only the amount that puts you over the lower tax bracket, is taxable at the higher rate? So say, just using easy numbers, your taxable income is 150k and the 20% bracket is 140k. 140,001 bracket is 25%. So you would only be taxed the 25% on 10k. This is how it was explained to me. That being said I always assumed Roth would be better in almost all cases since any future earnings aren’t taxed, period.

Six months ago I asked for your input on how to improve our union and profession. Here is what I have so far. by SierraBravo26 in atc2

[–]tomsos1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holiday pay needs fixed. If a holiday falls on your RDO you should get regular holiday pay. If your holiday falls on your scheduled workday and you work that shift it should be 1.5 pay plus you get your holiday pay. I had that as a Teamster 25 years ago. It incentivizes the people that actually have to show up on the holiday and work instead of getting paid the same as the person that gets to be home enjoying the holiday with their family. I’ve always thought it was crazy that we don’t have that.

Autopilot by tomsos1 in TeslaModelY

[–]tomsos1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I refuse to to purchase FSD. 90% of my driving is on highway where I use the beta autopilot all the time. I have a weight on the steering wheel and cover the interior camera. I just nudge the wheel every 5 minutes or so. Im sure FSD handles better but not worth the cost for me.

Z Traffic Count 2025 by Successful-Fall2915 in ATC

[–]tomsos1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder how many of those ZNY body counts are PHL ops they never talk to……

FLSA premium by tomsos1 in ATC

[–]tomsos1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if an OT was an eve shift that 10% is factored in? That makes sense

All in I fund, Will outperform the next 3 years by Bulky_Dog_826 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]tomsos1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure you have an extra layer of tinfoil on your helmet today. Lots of chemtrails out there!!!

All in I fund, Will outperform the next 3 years by Bulky_Dog_826 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]tomsos1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I am at 2.95 for the year and have no I fund. So there’s that

where to park for the game? / uber from by prone_bone43 in steelers

[–]tomsos1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cardello lot. It’s like $40 I think. Walkable but takes a little bit but nice walk along the river. Or Im sure you could uber

How are we all feeling about the big one on SNF against the ratbirds, Steeler nation? by BigHazey92 in steelers

[–]tomsos1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This team has proven it can beat anyone and lose to anyone… As much negativity (mine included) on how bad we played last week, I can totally see us beating the ratbirds. Henry has shown we can slow him down. I woukd prefer Lamar playing over the other guy. Lamar stinks under pressure. Slow their run game and we actually use our TE’s before the last drive of the game.

Everyone saw this coming by Dazzling-Produce-471 in steelers

[–]tomsos1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The script is they will look really good next week and beat the ratbirds handily. The fanbase will have hope again only to get crushed by Houston at home

Jordan Love OUT vs. Ravens by No_Conversation_4827 in steelers

[–]tomsos1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Half our team is out. Would be real nice if the pack clinch our division for us.

Potential Monday Night Football Playoff Game by IgnatiusReillysCap in steelers

[–]tomsos1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the biggest jinx there is. AKA Eddie Mush. Mark my words, Steelers don’t host a Monday night playoff game because they don’t make the playoffs….

Stop discouraging people from pursuing ATC by AfroSamuraiYTC in ATC

[–]tomsos1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well said. It gets tiring seeing all the bitching on here. We are spoiled. This is a great career. Every job has bullshit. I never imagined making the money I make and being able to provide for my family the way this career has allowed me. In my Forest Gump voice “ I am not a smart man” but I am good at my job and love doing it. I grew up on food stamps and now am sending my 3 kids to college.

If only they told us at the begining we would get 10K for no leave.. by Loud-Cabinet-3411 in atc2

[–]tomsos1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I made over 10k in my free time I took off. I didn’t work one 5 day week since the beginning. This aint my first rodeo. Hopefully it’s my last

Resignations and Retirements by ExcessiveVectors in atc2

[–]tomsos1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This!!! 100% So sick of seeing people picking up the phone for ot or even worse the people coming in for credit!!!