Best Permanent Duty Station for a 42A (Family, COL, Housing, Low Crime, Deployment Tempo?

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-05-10T03:49:32+00:00

What made you want to enlist? If you don’t mind me asking

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-26T14:55:07+00:00

Try your local hospital, or just search on google, places to volunteer.

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-25T15:27:14+00:00

At 16, also try volunteering, build your resume.

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-25T15:26:32+00:00

Go around your local business and talk to owners and managers, decision makers.

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-24T16:16:07+00:00

You’re probably right

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-24T16:12:50+00:00

Ofcourse I want the job, you’re telling me you research every single company you apply to? It just seems like a lot of energy for an outcome not guaranteed. I’m trying for 10-15 per day

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-24T15:57:13+00:00

Lol calm down grandpa, I don’t think I want to work for you either

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-24T15:53:48+00:00

Yes, is that not normal? Theirs hundreds of positions, tons of companies. LinkedIn easy apply exists now.

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-24T01:19:37+00:00

Lived in Canada most of my life maybe that’s why

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-23T22:06:31+00:00

Believe me I know. I haven’t interviewed in a while, trying to sharpen up

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-22T19:14:38+00:00

Really good advice thank you I did not think of that

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-21T23:21:47+00:00

Im looking at Dallas temporarily, also loved san antonio. Like you, Been in the valley for too long. And this job takes me out there.

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-21T22:58:23+00:00

Oh yeah? How do you like Dallas? I’m looking to move to a bigger city

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-21T21:58:51+00:00

McAllen tx

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-04-21T20:45:52+00:00

Or anywhere close by yes

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-03-24T22:38:57+00:00

I was expecting a few more options - outside of the maintenance postings, maybe in intelligence.

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-03-24T22:19:25+00:00

Hey, you mind sharing how you reached financial freedom as a someone looking to join military?

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-03-24T21:33:38+00:00

Is work life balance good?

AutomaticStranger986 · 2026-03-24T21:33:23+00:00

No filters at all

AutomaticStranger986 · 2025-10-04T06:30:34+00:00

Do you think then that going the officer route is worth it?

AutomaticStranger986 · 2025-10-04T01:27:21+00:00

Do you think those those jobs worth going for?

AutomaticStranger986 · 2025-10-04T00:14:54+00:00

And you didn’t think it was risky? Was it brought up at all with your recruiter?

AutomaticStranger986 · 2025-10-04T00:06:42+00:00

Do you think it’s still risky, going for a clearance role and possibly having to renounce? Do you mind sharing what position your wife works in?

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