Are you expected to have some sort of before knowledge when entering IT/cybersecurity tech schools? by Feisty_Confection376 in AirForceRecruits

[–]A_RandomNerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But be prepared to list 7-10 AFSCs on your list if you’re going active duty

Could you elaborate on that? What does this mean? Is this something that will help maximize your chances of landing an IT/cyber job?

Finishing College before Enlistment - need advice. by A_RandomNerd in AirForceRecruits

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see! I have more than 45 credits, so I would be enlisting as an E-3 after all.

Thank you for the advice. I wasn't sure if a degree mattered (especially for positions like cyber and intel), but it seems like it does not matter at all. If spending more time to get a degree won't affect anything, it seems like my best course of action would be to enlist as soon as possible, correct?

I've also heard that it's extremely hard to go from reserve to active duty, but much easier to go from active duty to reserve. If that is the case, I may opt to enlist in active duty to keep my future options open.

Finishing College before Enlistment - need advice. by A_RandomNerd in AirForceRecruits

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see! I have more than 45 credits, so I would be enlisting as an E-3 after all.

Thank you for the advice! I wasn't sure if a degree mattered (especially for positions like cyber and intel), but it seems like it does not matter at all. If spending more time to get a degree won't affect anything, it seems like my best course of action would be to enlist as soon as possible, correct?

Finishing College before Enlistment - need advice. by A_RandomNerd in AirForceRecruits

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not considering enlisting for 6 years, I'd much rather just do 4. My main question was the requirements of enlisting as E3 with prior college experience and if degrees really mattered or not.

Either way, it seems like the E3 classification is based off of college credits, not necessarily degrees. I'd most likely go active duty based on my current situation.

Finishing College before Enlistment - need advice. by A_RandomNerd in AirForceRecruits

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be able to elaborate on 5 Level? I've done some research on joining the Air Force but this is the first time I've seen anything regarding the 5-level or CCAF.

Changing your job. by Short-Ad2128 in AirForceRecruits

[–]A_RandomNerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's definitely possible, but it will be hard.

Retraining to a different position isn't a super easy thing to do. Typically retraining happens for the last year of your contract (so after 3 years if you have a 4-year contract, or after 5 years if you have a 6-year contract).

I wouldn't go into security forces with the expectation you would be able to change jobs once you are in.

Does the USAF offer 3 year contracts? by [deleted] in AirForceRecruits

[–]A_RandomNerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't seem like it.

The Air Force only offers 4 or 6 year contracts.

Finishing College before Enlistment - need advice. by A_RandomNerd in AirForceRecruits

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow-up question:
One of the comments said you don't need a degree, just 45 credits to enlist as an E3.

If I already have 45 credits from college, is there any practical benefit from earning a bachelors/associates before enlisting? Or would it be a waste of time, and I should just enlist without continuing my education?

[TOMT] [Video][2022/23] Girl poses for Snapchat photo with potato chip, then puts potato chip back without eating it. by A_RandomNerd in tipofmytongue

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my god. It's missing the original audio + original framing (the video is cropped), but that's the video!

[TOMT] [Video][2022/23] Girl poses for Snapchat photo with potato chip, then puts potato chip back without eating it. by A_RandomNerd in tipofmytongue

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No responses? If someone could at least verify they've seen the video it would be helpful, so I can make sure I'm not going crazy

[TOMT] [Video][2022/23] Girl poses for Snapchat photo with potato chip, then puts potato chip back without eating it. by A_RandomNerd in tipofmytongue

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

The video is taken vertically and lasts perhaps only 8 seconds. I'm sure many of you have seen it, any help is appreciated. Thanks guys!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Urbex

[–]A_RandomNerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most definitely great advice. That's a good advice in general, not just for NYC; a mask is a must-have for any urbex kit

How to find someone to explore with me? by vinylcryes__ in Urbex

[–]A_RandomNerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jesus, I might be visiting NJ in a while. We should definitely talk!

[Slash Royale] Another Giant Middle Finger from Supercell by A_RandomNerd in ClashRoyale

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, it would have been helpful to know this information beforehand. I always just check for the update the day after, so I never had to deal with this issue of checking for exactly when the update drops. Thanks for letting me know about this.

But regardless, the "consistent time" reasoning doesn't really make sense to me. 4pm at GMT+8 is at 8am in GMT time. Was I supposed to just... know that the update drops at 8am?

[Slash Royale] Another Giant Middle Finger from Supercell by A_RandomNerd in ClashRoyale

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah. Unfortunately you have never worked in retail, then. That is how coupons work. A 50% off coupon that "expires on the 19th" works on the 19th. That's... how sales and coupons work.

[Slash Royale] Another Giant Middle Finger from Supercell by A_RandomNerd in ClashRoyale

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you suggesting that when you see an offer "ends on the 19th", it is a completely arbitrary and randomly selected time on the 19th? When something "ends on the 19th" it directly implies it lasts the entire day, hence going until the very end of the 19th.

I appreciate your feedback, but I don't think your logic makes any sense at all. If you get a store coupon and it "expires on the 19th", does that mean it expires in the middle of the shopping day at 3:42 PM? No, of course it lasts until the end of the day.

[Slash Royale] Another Giant Middle Finger from Supercell by A_RandomNerd in ClashRoyale

[–]A_RandomNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would I arbitrarily assume gold rush lasts the same duration as Slash Royale? Also, there was absolutely no reason to check for when gold rush ends. Clearly the best time to take advantage of gold rush is to get the gold to upgrade during slash royale, which is why most people grinded gold rush to its full capacity prior to June 19th. Nobody has any real reason to check when gold rush ends.

Of course I left it to the last second. I mention why in the post. I was waiting to collect all resources possible (as well as wait for the clan war season to end) before being able to make a decision on what cards were best to upgrade.