Neil
@neilsmithva.bsky.social
Model-Based Systems Engineer with a M.Eng. Living in Virginia.
Day two of being a federal government worker. I have not been fired. Looking good so far.
February 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Day two of being a federal government worker. I have not been fired. Looking good so far.
I am kinda having anxiety/panic attacks over the latest Executive Order that talks about reduction in force. I am due to start a government job in just a few weeks.
February 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I am kinda having anxiety/panic attacks over the latest Executive Order that talks about reduction in force. I am due to start a government job in just a few weeks.
There are ways to cut costs and improve efficiency, but those being used are not it.
I know a way to cut over $1.4 Billion over the course of 4 years. Eliminate DOGE and their $7 million a week cost.
Tune in next time for more cost saving tips, probably not but maybe?
I know a way to cut over $1.4 Billion over the course of 4 years. Eliminate DOGE and their $7 million a week cost.
Tune in next time for more cost saving tips, probably not but maybe?
February 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
There are ways to cut costs and improve efficiency, but those being used are not it.
I know a way to cut over $1.4 Billion over the course of 4 years. Eliminate DOGE and their $7 million a week cost.
Tune in next time for more cost saving tips, probably not but maybe?
I know a way to cut over $1.4 Billion over the course of 4 years. Eliminate DOGE and their $7 million a week cost.
Tune in next time for more cost saving tips, probably not but maybe?
I could be wrong but I think the DOJ case against Illinois and Chicago will be dismissed on the basis of the Anti-Commandeering doctrine.
That is how sports betting became legal nationwide.
That is how sports betting became legal nationwide.
February 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I could be wrong but I think the DOJ case against Illinois and Chicago will be dismissed on the basis of the Anti-Commandeering doctrine.
That is how sports betting became legal nationwide.
That is how sports betting became legal nationwide.
Congress is neglecting the American people. Congress is neglecting their oath, to support and defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
I call that dereliction of duty. They are allowing what is happening in the United States. They are complicit in these actions.
I call that dereliction of duty. They are allowing what is happening in the United States. They are complicit in these actions.
February 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Congress is neglecting the American people. Congress is neglecting their oath, to support and defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
I call that dereliction of duty. They are allowing what is happening in the United States. They are complicit in these actions.
I call that dereliction of duty. They are allowing what is happening in the United States. They are complicit in these actions.
I replied to a post on Threads from the ACLU filing a lawsuit that would block the EO preventing gender affirming care for those under 19. I know of someone who was scheduled to have top surgery TODAY but can’t now because they are 18. Some of the comments are simply hateful.
February 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I replied to a post on Threads from the ACLU filing a lawsuit that would block the EO preventing gender affirming care for those under 19. I know of someone who was scheduled to have top surgery TODAY but can’t now because they are 18. Some of the comments are simply hateful.
Good thing everyone voted against Kamala because of her views on Israel and Gaza. She probably would want all Palestinians to relocate and have the US take over Gaza.
Oh, wait. That is what the Felon-in-Chief just said his plan is.
Great job America. We sure can pick’em, huh?
Oh, wait. That is what the Felon-in-Chief just said his plan is.
Great job America. We sure can pick’em, huh?
February 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Good thing everyone voted against Kamala because of her views on Israel and Gaza. She probably would want all Palestinians to relocate and have the US take over Gaza.
Oh, wait. That is what the Felon-in-Chief just said his plan is.
Great job America. We sure can pick’em, huh?
Oh, wait. That is what the Felon-in-Chief just said his plan is.
Great job America. We sure can pick’em, huh?
Democrats always seem to play nice but now they aren’t even playing the same game. Time to step up and start playing to win. It’s been three weeks and this country is already hanging off a cliff.
The world is watching. Are they watching the fall of the US or the rise of those against Trump
The world is watching. Are they watching the fall of the US or the rise of those against Trump
February 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Democrats always seem to play nice but now they aren’t even playing the same game. Time to step up and start playing to win. It’s been three weeks and this country is already hanging off a cliff.
The world is watching. Are they watching the fall of the US or the rise of those against Trump
The world is watching. Are they watching the fall of the US or the rise of those against Trump
If you applied for a federal job months ago and finally got an offer after nearly 6 months, would you take the job despite the current climate? Note, you don’t NEED to change jobs since you already have one.
Completely hypothetical. Assume pay is approximately the same.
Completely hypothetical. Assume pay is approximately the same.
February 4, 2025 at 3:53 AM
If you applied for a federal job months ago and finally got an offer after nearly 6 months, would you take the job despite the current climate? Note, you don’t NEED to change jobs since you already have one.
Completely hypothetical. Assume pay is approximately the same.
Completely hypothetical. Assume pay is approximately the same.
I saw a story about the Mona Lisa and half expected it to have been renamed by the current US President, or at least attempted to be changed because why wouldn’t he?
Is it 2029 yet?
Is it 2029 yet?
January 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I saw a story about the Mona Lisa and half expected it to have been renamed by the current US President, or at least attempted to be changed because why wouldn’t he?
Is it 2029 yet?
Is it 2029 yet?
A week in office and he was already on the golf course while prices skyrocket and his order for freezing of federal grants and loans had to be clarified.
We are living in the darkest timeline here in America. Wake me up when this nightmare ends.
We are living in the darkest timeline here in America. Wake me up when this nightmare ends.
January 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A week in office and he was already on the golf course while prices skyrocket and his order for freezing of federal grants and loans had to be clarified.
We are living in the darkest timeline here in America. Wake me up when this nightmare ends.
We are living in the darkest timeline here in America. Wake me up when this nightmare ends.
I don’t purposely dead-name but there is at least one instance where I certainly will.
It will always be the Gulf of Mexico to me.
Oh, and I’ll use Mount Denali as well instead of using the name I have always known it as. It is only right.
It will always be the Gulf of Mexico to me.
Oh, and I’ll use Mount Denali as well instead of using the name I have always known it as. It is only right.
January 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I don’t purposely dead-name but there is at least one instance where I certainly will.
It will always be the Gulf of Mexico to me.
Oh, and I’ll use Mount Denali as well instead of using the name I have always known it as. It is only right.
It will always be the Gulf of Mexico to me.
Oh, and I’ll use Mount Denali as well instead of using the name I have always known it as. It is only right.
Still counting down the days.
January 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Still counting down the days.
The Eagles are undefeated in Super Bowls that are rematches of previous super bowls.
January 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The Eagles are undefeated in Super Bowls that are rematches of previous super bowls.
Counting down the days
January 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Counting down the days
So happy to see the Philadelphia Eagles going back to the Super Bowl. It has been a great season so far. One more game!
#FlyEaglesFly
#FlyEaglesFly
January 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
So happy to see the Philadelphia Eagles going back to the Super Bowl. It has been a great season so far. One more game!
#FlyEaglesFly
#FlyEaglesFly
I have used Snopes to verify info for years now, but they are peddling knowingly false information on Threads. They say people were not forced to follow the new admins accounts on Meta. Except people were. Snopes posted and then deleted their post twice and reposted a 3rd time despite being wrong
January 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I have used Snopes to verify info for years now, but they are peddling knowingly false information on Threads. They say people were not forced to follow the new admins accounts on Meta. Except people were. Snopes posted and then deleted their post twice and reposted a 3rd time despite being wrong
I’m pretty sure all these deal that DJT is making (or his family) is old violate 5 CFR Part 2365 Subpart G about ethics for executive branch employees/officers. And yes, for that part it does apply to the president.
I could be wrong since I’m an engineer not a legal expert.
I could be wrong since I’m an engineer not a legal expert.
January 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I’m pretty sure all these deal that DJT is making (or his family) is old violate 5 CFR Part 2365 Subpart G about ethics for executive branch employees/officers. And yes, for that part it does apply to the president.
I could be wrong since I’m an engineer not a legal expert.
I could be wrong since I’m an engineer not a legal expert.
I should probably post here more, but I probably won’t.
What I will say is this hiring freeze is BS and impacts a lot of people. Do you know how long it takes to get a federal job? It takes months! Even after getting the tentative offer you wait for months.
What I will say is this hiring freeze is BS and impacts a lot of people. Do you know how long it takes to get a federal job? It takes months! Even after getting the tentative offer you wait for months.
January 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I should probably post here more, but I probably won’t.
What I will say is this hiring freeze is BS and impacts a lot of people. Do you know how long it takes to get a federal job? It takes months! Even after getting the tentative offer you wait for months.
What I will say is this hiring freeze is BS and impacts a lot of people. Do you know how long it takes to get a federal job? It takes months! Even after getting the tentative offer you wait for months.
Less than 1460 days left. We can make it.
Yes, I bought a countdown timer just for this purpose.
Yes, I bought a countdown timer just for this purpose.
January 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Less than 1460 days left. We can make it.
Yes, I bought a countdown timer just for this purpose.
Yes, I bought a countdown timer just for this purpose.
What makes anyone think Kari Lake is qualified to be the “Voice of America” when people didn’t even want her to be A voice for Arizona? It’s more of a “voice that will spew whatever I want”
December 12, 2024 at 1:59 PM
What makes anyone think Kari Lake is qualified to be the “Voice of America” when people didn’t even want her to be A voice for Arizona? It’s more of a “voice that will spew whatever I want”
It hasn’t started yet but I am already counting down to the end.
November 16, 2024 at 2:48 PM
It hasn’t started yet but I am already counting down to the end.
I have to undergo background checks every few years to maintain my security clearance despite not really working with anything that requires it, only the possibility that I could. Yet, people TFG is picking for the cabinet might not require FBI background checks?
November 15, 2024 at 11:35 PM
I have to undergo background checks every few years to maintain my security clearance despite not really working with anything that requires it, only the possibility that I could. Yet, people TFG is picking for the cabinet might not require FBI background checks?
It is always a good day when the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social win. ALWAYS! #FlyEaglesFly
November 15, 2024 at 4:40 AM
It is always a good day when the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social win. ALWAYS! #FlyEaglesFly
Does anyone else constantly think of the song Blue Skies by Ella Fitzgerald whenever thinking about this app, or is it just me?
November 14, 2024 at 2:49 AM
Does anyone else constantly think of the song Blue Skies by Ella Fitzgerald whenever thinking about this app, or is it just me?