TheNewGazmo

This is something many people don't realize. Most think the same limits to Roth IRA's apply to Roth TSP (401k), but there are none. You are capped at the standard 401k annual contribution limits; $20,500 for '22. I don't care who you are, max out a Roth 401k for 30+ years and you will be enjoying $2M+ tax-free at 60 years old.

5G could be the culprit. Nothing a quick FDR download can't see. The 777 has been a tried and true airframe for decades without a whole lot of problems. I can't imagine this is a widespread sysyems issue.

That is awesome... he probably didn't even know what hit him.

Foreign fighters (US) in Ukraine.

Most airlines price hedge fuel. Just because oil is $110 a barrel today doesn't mean the airlines are paying more for fuel than they were a few months ago.

You obviously don't have pre-pubescent boys. You'd be more inclined to make a caveman do something. I got to the point with my 5th grader where I just told him that the choice is his to do his homework, but when he turns 18, the choice is mine as to whether or not I allow him to continue to suck on the proverbial tit or I make him hit the road. He ain't living in my basement.

Who is your boss? Why does he/she not know that you are entitled flight gear in the position you are in? With that being said, there are items essential for the execution of your flying duties (not Apple pens and watches) and then there are items that are purchased with excess funds throughout the year or during the typical, mindless government-end-of-fiscal-year spending frenzies (Apple pens and watches). I would talk to an FM supervisor to see if they know of an AFI/AFMAN the governs unit spending. A lot of items, such as Apple pens and watches probably fall into a gray area as long as the CC can justify they are being purchased for official duties and are essential to the mission.

Just dumped USAA for auto and home owner's insurance after almost 20 years. Went with Geico for auto and a local company for home owner's. I never had a problem with USAA for insurance and I always thought they were really great but I'm saving $1,000 a year between the two of them. That was way too significant for me to pass up the same, if not better coverage.

They've got the UAV's. Can't they start plinking away at that line? A few selectively placed missiles along that convoy may send some of them packing.

Reports of the convoy slowing. Wonder if they're waiting for something... ie: airstrikes.

And Russia/Ukraine. COVID is definitely not as doom and gloom as the chance of nuclear war.

The latest...."Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his country’s deterrence forces – which includes nuclear arms – be placed on high alert.".

Nothing new.

Uh oh. They're on to me!

Why am I not surprised? Refer to my third sentence above.

Well, I can see us going down a rabbit hole with this one, but I think we can all agree in general that people of color have had less professional opportunities than your average white dude. I am a white dude and I can acknowledge that. I can go into a decertation as to why this has been and will continue to be an issue in this country until things significantly change (on both sides of the fence), but I will say that I think a lot of people in these groups are in this predicament because of the way your average white dude has treated them, because of the way your average white dude has dominated how the legal system operates and how your average white dude could care less about cleaning up areas of poverty predominantly occupied by people of color. I acknowledge that poverty has no color, but you can't tell me that your average white household living below the poverty line has generations upon generations of family members who've been discriminated upon and who've dealt with the social injustices of other minorities. Just my .02.

Sorry... there are too many of us to care about.

And your money and "membership" is what funds minority programs and grants to help get these groups into aviation.

In this hiring climate, don't waste your time, money and/or energy. Those things are the biggest shlong swinging contests you'll ever attend (and yes, even the WIA...). Just submit your apps and update them bi-weekly.

Does that horn have a HEPA filter?

AA management wanted to shut the CLT training facility down by the end of 2021. I'm glad they came to their senses with that one.

I'd lean toward AA and not just because I work there, but because it gives you more options. As mentioned many, many times, our contract and work rules suck right now compared to others. I foresee us finally solidifying a new one soon. Doug is gone in a month and Robert "seems" motivated to get something on the books. I will piggyback on the fact that the less-than-ideal work/scheduling rules get a little less annoying when you're in-base. Add to that being a TR Reservist and the world is yours... kind of. I hear the PHX to LAX commute isn't too bad if you have to deal with that for a while. The only downside is that there aren't as many good trips out of LAX than other bases on the 320.

Well come on now. Who wouldn't want to believe Big Pharma?

Remember, hospitals were "overwhelmed" in 2018 during the flu endemic. So much so, they were treating people in tents in certain cities. Very few knew about it and the ones that did didn't care. There were no flu shot or mask mandates. Why not? Hospitals don't mind being overwhelmed when they are overwhelmed by people with illnesses that are more profitable - cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular and obesity related illnesses all make Big Pharma BILLIONS upon BILLIONS of dollars per year. For hospitals, elective surgeries are what make them lots of money and they've lost 10's of billions of dollars delaying these surgeries due to COVID.