u/mountain-sd

I’m getting ready to offer my bilingual AI receptionist service to my first 5 clients in the US, and I’d love to learn from those who have already done this.

How did you determine your monthly pricing when you were starting out?

I’m looking for a reasonable fixed monthly fee that covers usage and operating costs while leaving room for a profit.

Would you recommend a flat monthly fee, a usage-based model, or a combination of both?

I’d really appreciate any insights, pricing examples, or lessons learned from your experience! 🙏

Can someone give me an idea of how many minutes of phone time per month prospects typically require in the home services industry? Assume the business has only one crew handling the work.

Does anyone know when time off awards will be available to use this year?

Can someone remind me when monetary and time annual bonuses will come?

Are the salaries and compensation of NTEU executives and senior management publicly available? If so, where can members review them?

Given the difficult circumstances federal employees have faced and the disappointing results we’ve seen, I’d genuinely be interested to know whether NTEU leadership has reduced its own compensation or made comparable financial sacrifices alongside the members it represents.

I want NTEU to be upfront about that gap between “we won” and “you get your telework back.“​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Does anyone have a realistic opinion on this?

Is there a way to report/document if my specific manager doesn’t restore telework, so there’s a record for the eventual enforcement fight?

For those who have been long in LB&I and remember when CBA and TPP were part of the same group:

*How would you describe the working dynamic between CBA and TPP at that time?

*Were there notable differences in culture, priorities, or case handling approaches?

In hindsight, what worked well about having them together, and what challenges stood out?

I'm especially interested in perspectives from those who experienced that structure firsthand, rather than current speculation. Any context, stories, or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you 🙏

💎 Help me find South Bay's hidden gems!

I'm looking for honest, reliable home service businesses that deserve more customers—not because they advertise the most, but because they do great work.

Know a great plumber, contractor, landscaper, electrician, painter, or remodeling company?

Tag them below! 👇

I'm adding local businesses to a FREE South Bay directory so more homeowners can find companies they can actually trust.

💎 Help me find South Bay's hidden gems!

I'm looking for honest, reliable home service businesses that deserve more customers—not because they advertise the most, but because they do great work.

Know a great plumber, contractor, landscaper, electrician, painter, or remodeling company?

Tag them below! 👇

I'm adding local businesses to a FREE South Bay directory so more homeowners can find companies they can actually trust.

#chulavista #southsandiego

I called IT support and seems like the next error is nation wide, is something cooking? happy Friday!

“The smart card was not recognized. Please check that the card is inserted correctly and fits tightly.” Sign-in options

Is anyone else noticing that frontline managers and leaders seem more motivated lately to resolve cases at the field level rather than send them to Appeals?

I’m curious whether this shift is being driven by new changes in performance metrics, concerns about cycle time and efficiency, or perhaps a perception that Appeals may be more likely to concede certain issues.

After 20+ applications and only one interview (which fell apart over a residency requirement that wasn’t clearly listed), I’m starting to question my approach.

For those who’ve successfully landed roles in industry or consulting, what actually moved the needle for you? Specifically:

• How do HR recruiters vs. hiring managers evaluate candidates differently?
• Are there red flags in applications most people don’t realize they’re sending?
• How do you navigate hybrid roles that quietly expect you to live in-state?
• What perceptions I should be aware of?

Any honest insight appreciated — the process feels like a black box right now.​​​​​​​​​​

Does anyone know what proportion of taxpayers filed their federal returns for 2025? I suspect that if a large number delayed, then customer service may have been less busy, which could mean the agency became complacent with its budget.