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 c1dh3d
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 Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice  [Re: ChuangTzu]
#12441850 - 04/23/10 04:11 AM (3 years, 29 days ago) |
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My brother was in a much worse position than you, and he found a fat chick on some dating site, nailed her, and she pretty much adopted him animal shelter style.
So, if you don't mind snakin some bacon from time to time, this could be an alternative to signing your soul over to the government.
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Nexius
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: c1dh3d]
#12444601 - 04/23/10 05:54 PM (3 years, 28 days ago) |
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Bro, the military ain't that bad
You have a few options, get a 2 year in a foreign language
Your chances of getting deployed there is better
96% of the military is not at war
go figure
It's not that bad, it'll set your ass straight, there's so many benefits from it
Why not mooch off the governement
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5meow
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: Nexius]
#12456378 - 04/25/10 11:18 PM (3 years, 26 days ago) |
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nexius has a point. there is alot to gain from the military.. a lot of qualities i lack. the military will teach you many things about yourself that you didn't know from what I've heard. plus, bookoo benefits. my parents are pressuring me to join but I'm not ready to be controlled 24 7, 36 5. have any thoughts of relocating?
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: 5meow]
#12458026 - 04/26/10 05:45 AM (3 years, 26 days ago) |
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Anyone contemplating joining the military should work on wildland fires for a year first. Now, I've never been in the military, so maybe I lack insight that would otherwise change my thinking here. But the firefighting organization is structured the same way as the military. Except it doesn't involve killing people. It draws the same crowd. It's a similar experience, just scaled down: you're away from home for weeks/months, part of a huge operation with a single goal, you see how inefficient government-run bureaucracies are, you learn discipline, you build muscle, you'll be bored out of your mind for days on end sometimes etc etc. And then it gets cold, the fires go out, and there's no obligation to do it again. Plus you've saved $8-15k depending on the season and your financial sensibilities. The training is only a week and they'll take anyone (contract crews will, anyway). It's got to be the best preview for what being committed to the military is like.
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: ChuangTzu]
#12463562 - 04/27/10 05:19 AM (3 years, 25 days ago) |
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Quote:
ChuangTzu said:
Shroomism, if you end up reading this shit, how about giving us a 5-year update? : )
I didn't fucking join
What was I thinking, man I must have been going through a psychotic episode 
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: Az0th]
#12503882 - 05/04/10 11:36 AM (3 years, 17 days ago) |
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You know, I used to be against all things govt related, but that was just brought about by my punk rock youth angst. All of my family has been or still is in the military. I see it as a great opportunity for a career. Especially the Air Force. Do what you feel is right, man. It is your only life.
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: Az0th]
#12713658 - 06/09/10 08:06 AM (2 years, 11 months ago) |
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Do it 
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GI_Luvmoney
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: Az0th]
#12715824 - 06/09/10 06:10 PM (2 years, 11 months ago) |
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I heard that they're always looking for people in Alaska. They usually pay twice as much and you work half as much. You don't have to join the military to work there, either.
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GrowWannaBe
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: GI_Luvmoney]
#12730059 - 06/12/10 06:52 AM (2 years, 11 months ago) |
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whats up man. Im in the army right now. I got 2 years in now. I was also in debt up to my eye balls before i joined. one big reason i joined for sure. also free/cheap school cant beat that. They pay me 2k a month to go to school on top of paying for classes books everything. its not a ton but when all you have to buy is food its plenty. they will also take care of those teeth for you free. It would really help you get your feet planted on solid ground for sure. within a year you could be debt free and doing alot better. plus you could pick a computer type job in the military and bam free schooling that will land you a job making real money. Everything your having trouble with joining would help you out
heres the flip side. I was very sad the day they cut my hair 
Also you said you didnt want to leave where you live well if you join active duty guess what youll be leaving there. they will send you anywhere and you cant say no. BUT if you join the reserve you pick a unit by your house and trust me theres alot. And you will only have to go there one weekend a month. and 2 weeks a year youll have to do some training. Its not bad at all. Youll miss one jam a month but at least youll have strings. and you also have to think about the fact that we are fighting 2 wars (well Iraq is about over) so there is the chance you would go overseas. That being said you join the right branch (airforce) and pick the right job (computer) and chances are they will never need you overseas at all!
Well thats just my 2 cents id say active duty is not for you!!! You would not like it at all. Reserve on the other hand might be just what you need. Im in the reserve myself. I love it. A pay check every month for working 2 days. and all the help they have for you with finding jobs and getting home loans and all kinds of junk like that. Well thats my insight might be the best in side veiw your going to get man good luck no matter what you choose to do
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: GrowWannaBe]
#12734747 - 06/13/10 08:11 AM (2 years, 11 months ago) |
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Follow Your Dreams Not orders
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6monthman
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: FishBread]
#12780420 - 06/21/10 09:04 PM (2 years, 10 months ago) |
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I am in the Reserves right now for the Army and it's not as bad as you guys are saying. I got $10,000 up front and I get another $10,000 after 4 years, if you get a high enough ASVAB score you can choose to do an easy military job like a photographer or whatever, (I went with Electronics and I will soon work with Predators (the eye in the sky) which is really fun) and I will get free housing after 2 years. Most people including myself would say we would actually do basic training over again. Worst part was the gas chamber where they give you a gas mask and put you in a room with a really hot pepper mix on a hotplate and make you take the mask off for about 2 to 4 minutes. You might throw up and it may burn in your lungs and on your skin but you'll live through it. Plus, no matter what job you take, you get to shoot some guns.
Edited by 6monthman (06/21/10 09:07 PM)
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: 6monthman]
#12910113 - 07/17/10 03:11 AM (2 years, 9 months ago) |
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All that doesn't sound too bad.
In fact, i wish i could do the Marine's bootcamp
with no obligation. With no contracts. I would drop what i was doing.
The military will test you mentally and physically. Personally, i think thats great.
However, as much as i'd like to test my limits in boot camp
and reap the endless other benefits and opportunities..
right now that lifestyle isn't for me.
not including the fact that its a politicians war.
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Rebirtha
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: Southern Smoke]
#12949362 - 07/25/10 11:23 AM (2 years, 9 months ago) |
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Glad to hear that you didn't join You can manifest something more wholesome that will bring in dough.
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walterwhite
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Re: thinking of doing the unthinkable - need advice [Re: c1dh3d]
#12953837 - 07/26/10 03:35 AM (2 years, 9 months ago) |
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Quote:
c1dh3d said:
My brother was in a much worse position than you, and he found a fat chick on some dating site, nailed her, and she pretty much adopted him animal shelter style.
So, if you don't mind snakin some bacon from time to time, this could be an alternative to signing your soul over to the government.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
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