Some would argue that it is a tautology, as in the statement, “They came one after the other in succession.” For, as “one after the other” is saying the same as “in succession”, there is an unnecessary redundancy at play. […]
We all make them. Some, because of complicated issues, can never admit to them. Perhaps you were shamed at one time in making them, and will do everything to cover up any mistakes, hide them, act as if you never made any, […]
Our first reaction may be that such a phrase is in fact a tautology; for, to make a “mistake” is by definition to do something “stupid”, and so it is merely a redundancy to use and place both terms together. But surely we can conceive of circumstances in which “making a mistake” turns out to be the very opposite of having done something “stupid”? […]
There are those who make it their life’s goal not to have remorse for decisions made; but is that truly a worthwhile achievement? At the end of it all, is there a special space on the unwritten tombstone that lists the mistakes avoided, the embarrassments averted, and the admissions of deficiencies concealed? Is that not where much of Shakespearean web of deceits are constructed from – of attempting to cover up the insufficiencies otherwise already apparent in the foreboding appearances we attempt to portray? […]
The vicious circularity of having or not having “experience” is comprised of the following: If too much weight is placed upon it and one is passed over because of its lack, then one will never be able to attain the experience needed in order to qualify; in order to attain experience, one must be given the opportunity to grow by trial and error; but such trial and error only reveals the lack thereof. […]
The problems inherent in filing a Federal Disability Retirement application under FERS or CSRS are multi-fold and multi-tiered. Even today, after years and years of practicing in this particular area of law […]
It is a frustrating process when the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issues a denial and the Federal employee or Postal Service worker must respond effectively within a limited […]
We tend to think that perfection is some entity “out there”, and we only have to search for it and find it. Thus do we believe that the “perfect” marriage partner is out there; […]
There are a significant amount — of the one’s without a fanfare, no formal MSPB opinion, but nevertheless, a “win”. Many Federal and Postal employees get to that Stage — Stage 3 […]
OPM Disability Retirement, Et Cetera… 