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Hello all. I’m currently going into my second year of college and have stumbled across a program through the DoD(W) that pays for all my school and also grants me a yearly stipend which would allow me to get my final 2 years and a masters for free. The catch is that I have to work for the DoD(W) for ~4 years.

Pushing the current political mayhem aside, what are the benefits and drawbacks of a federal government job? I’ve heard some such as good benefits but lower salary, but I would like to know if there are anymore that aren’t so obvious.

Also this would be a DoD(W) civilian job, not some commitment to serve in the military.

Hello,

I’m an incoming second year engineering student and over my last year I spoke to a few professors about undergraduate research, and they all said to reach out closer to the Fall semester.

Does anyone know when exactly they get the funding so I can reach out asap?

Thanks.

Hello,

I am a student who has the opportunity to work for the Federal Government in DoD(W) with scholarship in 2029, so there'll be a new administration. I've spoken to someone who mentioned that there are two potential pathways for me.

The first is going into DoD(W) after my Bachelors and that would put me at a GS7/9/11 ladder in a timeframe of 1.5 years.

The second is going into DoD(W) after my Masters and that would be a GS9/11 within a year.

The individual I spoke with mentioned that to go from 11 to 12, you have to wait a year and then pass an 'oral board'. What does this usually consist of and how hard/easy is it to get past this. Additionally, how do increases in GS rank (not step) work after 12?

Thanks.

Hello!

A friend and myself want to drive up to Mt. Washington in the winter and attempt to summit. I've attempted Mt. Washington with a guide a year ago, and turned back just past Lion's Head due to a lack of fitness, I will note, the weather on my day was probably the best I could have ever had. It was just freezing, 31 degrees, and there were nearly no clouds in the sky. I have gotten more fit since then, and I am confident in my abilities physically to summit.

Now, logistically, we are thinking of spending three nights in Conway or the surrounding area. We are thinking something like this:

Day 1: Drive (13hrs)
Day 2: Rent technical gear and go to an area where I can teach my friend some basic crampon and ice ax skills
Day 3: Mt. Washington Day
Day 4: Return gear & go home

Now, I have a few questions.

- Are the roads in Conway and up into the Pinkham Notch Center relatively good to drive on in the winter for a two-wheel drive car?
- What are some good spots to get to and teach my friend how to use winter tools?
- What are some good rental places?

I plan on using this trail up: Car -> Tuckerman Ravine Trail -> Huntington Ravine Fire Road -> Lion Head Winter Route -> Lion Head Trail -> Tuckerman Ravine Trail -> Summit

This trail down: Summit -> Tuckerman Ravine Trail -> Lion Head Trail -> Lion Head Summer Route -> Tuckerman Ravine Trail -> Car

Those routes are the ones that I used on my guided climb, with the exception of the trails past the actual Lion's Head.

I have also heard from many that going back down using the Summer Trail is foolish due to avalanche risk, that is where my guide took me down. My worry of descending using the Winter Route is the steepness. Maybe I am over-exaggerating it in my head as I remember it when I went up it, so I'd love some input.

Hello!

A friend and myself want to drive up to Mt. Washington in the winter and attempt to summit. I've attempted Mt. Washington with a guide a year ago, and turned back just past Lion's Head due to a lack of fitness, I will note, the weather on my day was probably the bets I could have ever had. It was just freezing, 31 degrees, and there were nearly no clouds in the sky. I have gotten more fit since then, and I am confident in my abilities physically to summit.

Now, logistically, we are thinking of spending three nights in Conway or the surrounding area. We are thinking something like this:

Day 1: Drive (13hrs)
Day 2: Rent technical gear and go to an area where I can teach my friend some basic crampon and ice ax skills
Day 3: Mt. Washington Day
Day 4: Return gear & go home

Now, I have a few questions.

- Are the roads in Conway and up into the Pinkham Notch Center relatively good to drive on in the winter for a two-wheel drive car?
- What are some good spots to get to and teach my friend how to use winter tools?
- What are some good rental places?

I plan on using this trail up: Car -> Tuckerman Ravine Trail -> Huntington Ravine Fire Road -> Lion Head Winter Route -> Lion Head Trail -> Tuckerman Ravine Trail -> Summit

This trail down: Summit -> Tuckerman Ravine Trail -> Lion Head Trail -> Lion Head Summer Route -> Tuckerman Ravine Trail -> Car

Those routes are the ones that I used on my guided climb, with the exception of the trails past the actual Lion's Head.

Also, important to ask, is this a stupid endeavor? Would there be less stupid climbs to go on? I am confident in my abilities but I know that it would be better to ask more experienced people on here if this is a smart idea.

Edit: I have come to the conclusion that this is a stupid idea...pretty quick conclusion. But, I would still love to hear from anyone for any recommendations on tips for the easier summits that were mentioned in the post (Eisenhower, Pierce, etc.)

I've read a lot that good bet to start are USN and IJN battleships, and I am wondering if this still is the case? Also, are submarines worth playing? Not sure if they're that engaging to play or if they're seen as toxic. Any help is appreciated.

Hello! I have recently picked up biking to better my cardiovascular health! I tried running, never again.

I’m a college student and I bought a bike a few days ago from Walmart, but my father says it’s too small for me and he has picked out a good deal of issues with the bike (makes sense, it’s from Walmart).

I’ve been struggling to find a bike that will adequately fit a 6’2” (188cm). I’d like to see if anyone has any good recommendation regarding some bikes.

Now on the fitness side of things, are there any things to consider when biking to improve my health? Are there specific metrics I should be hitting? Is there anything I should pay attention to when biking?

I was wondering if I could open the Clear Checking account that offers the $125 bonus and just Zelle myself back and forth 10 times to recieve the bonus? Would that get me the $125?

Wouldn’t it make more sense to take that 4.4% that they take and invest it into the TSP or another account?

https://preview.redd.it/s9xt832zfdzg1.png?width=480&format=png&auto=webp&s=db52c63b512072377cdce0b39cacbdd5599c938a

Working minimal hours as I'm in college. Majoring in a fairly technical degree, so I'm sure when I graduate and get a job I'll be able to easily max it out.