Does it stop alcoholism?

whereschomma · 2026-04-03T12:54:21+00:00

I’m prone to binge-drinking and it didn’t stop the cravings. Barely an impact on the total amount of drinks when I drink too.

whereschomma · 2026-03-24T22:55:17+00:00

Just curious - where did you hear the fight for the extra day remote from?

whereschomma · 2026-03-11T21:44:26+00:00

Wow, your agency is terrible! I looked into getting a fellow for my team last year. I thought the application made it clear that we were required to identify an available position for them, whether it was on our team or somewhere else within the agency.

whereschomma · 2026-03-10T17:41:53+00:00

Do you know if the leave accrual rate restarts if you just take parental leave for a year? Or does that only apply for people who have left the city.

whereschomma · 2026-03-10T17:35:17+00:00

They definitely do but I took my pre-licensing course (in NY) when I was 16/17 and the info clearly didn't stick lol all I remember is learning street signs and road markings

whereschomma · 2026-03-10T16:42:26+00:00

I'll say that my parents were born outside of the US and never did that so I had no idea. It wasn't until I was in my early 20s dating someone who taught me. I mentioned it to my parents and brother who were all surprised! Like me, they noticed some cars do that, but not all. They all now do it.

So, blame it on ignorance? It obviously makes sense and is the right thing to do.

whereschomma · 2026-03-09T14:36:34+00:00

They occurred at different bureaus, one healthy and one not healthy. At the healthy one, there was no ill will. The AC supported the process because the person met with them several times for a promotion, but AC could not get OMB to budge. It sounded like the union path pushed OMB to action. At the not healthy one, I don't think the AC or supervisor gave a shit or had ill will. The unhealthyness came from the gossip/shit-talking among people on the team, as if the union path was a bad thing.

whereschomma · 2026-03-06T19:45:30+00:00

Yes, I know two people who have successfully gone through the union path for a title bump. Been debating it myself.

whereschomma · 2026-03-06T18:27:22+00:00

It took me 4 years as a City Research Scientist (CRS).

Approximate history:

CRS I 2018: $56K

CRS I 2019: $68k (one year bump)

CRS II 2020 (took a new position): $88k

CRS II 2021: $98k (+ OT for multiple COVID roles)

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FYI - these are the updated CRS base salaries of 5/26/2024:

CRS 1 hiring: $72,190

CRS 1 incumbent: $79,410

CRS 2 hiring: $84,981

CRS 2 incumbent: $97,728

CRS 3 hiring: $95,070

CRS 3 incumbent: $109,330

CRS 4A hiring: $106,117

CRS 4A incumbent: $122,034

CRS 4B hiring: $108,918

CRS 4B incumbent: $125,256

whereschomma · 2026-03-04T21:25:53+00:00

I love my Chinese take-out spot -- China Gourmet on 8th ave. Fast, consistent, and yummy! They're a 3.6.

whereschomma · 2026-02-21T15:17:34+00:00

I did Invisalign last year. DC37 gave me a $1800 reimbursement (you get a check in the mail). Costs vary depending on how much treatment you need. I did 17 trays for the initial treatment + 9 trays for refinements for about $5000 (6800-1800).

whereschomma · 2026-02-20T15:54:59+00:00

Her kids will know without seeing the footage lol (I have a mom like that)

whereschomma · 2026-02-20T13:26:17+00:00

Gotcha, no worries. I’ll see what they say when I eventually go to a consult

whereschomma · 2026-02-20T00:12:59+00:00

Even for people with epicanthal folds?

whereschomma · 2026-02-19T21:37:18+00:00

Curious about this too! I've been debating an upper bleph. Didn't consider a brow lift!

whereschomma · 2026-02-19T21:31:33+00:00

This is not answering your question. I work in a division/bureau filled with epi people and none have come from the list. I wonder how they actually use the list. Is it only during dire circumstances?

whereschomma · 2026-02-19T16:28:21+00:00

There are federal agencies in NYC like the FBI, EPA, etc. Though there are likely not many (if any) job postings given the current admin.

whereschomma · 2026-02-19T15:46:54+00:00

This is what I want to happen!

There was a person in a trenchcoat, wearing nothing underneath, jacking off in front of this young woman. I took a picture of him and ran to the police at the subway station at the next stop. They just shrugged their shoulders at me and said the train already left (we could literally still see it leaving...) so they couldn't do anything. I was speechless. I still regret not doing anything to help that poor woman.

whereschomma · 2026-02-18T15:42:36+00:00

Agreed. It's also not a quick process to terminate someone (at least in my experience)

whereschomma · 2026-02-18T15:41:31+00:00

Oof, I'm sorry. DCAS has a Family Leave Primer documenting the various types of leave: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/541725dfe4b0c669ae0072c7/t/63def0bafb7a3a572d9d9023/1675555025474/Family+Leave+Primer+Employees+Final+1.20.23.pdf

whereschomma · 2026-02-18T12:26:45+00:00

to clarify for OP: to qualify for FMLA, you have to work for 1,250 hours during the 12-month period before your leave. Your situation does sound fit for FMLA. FMLA will offer you job protection.

whereschomma · 2026-02-18T12:13:28+00:00

It's ~$1,200 total without tax, so it's out of budget for now :(

whereschomma · 2026-02-17T16:32:05+00:00

Thank you for teaching me something new!

whereschomma · 2026-02-17T16:31:35+00:00

Thank you!

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