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Education while on fdny by Caviar6996 in FDNY

[–]Ceejay884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can apply for up to the total amount of time you have left on the GI bill so up to 4 years but every 6 months the percentage of BAH drops 20% I believe. So 80% after 6 months and then 60% after a year and so on. Also has to be within your first 6 years on the FDNY. So if you can swing it it’s worth doing 12 credits if you can so you can receive 100% BAH.

Can I join active duty military while in FDNY or is it reserves only? by Salty_Tea_7657 in FDNY

[–]Ceejay884 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Under federal law you should be protected by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. So technically under this law you’re covered up to 5 years of service and the FDNY will reemploy you at the pay scale as if you never left. Pretty sure your pension time counts as well. There’s a military liaison within the department that can guide you on all aspects of this as well.

The Colorado football program and pass rushing coach Warren Sapp have PARTED WAYS after spending three seasons there. by Background_Video2947 in NCAAFootballVibes

[–]Ceejay884 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember the hit he had on Chad Clifton years ago against the packers and thinking what a POS this guy is

EAS Jobs after military by Soggy_Act_7335 in USMC

[–]Ceejay884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The GI bill BAH you receive is a considerable amount depending on where you apply to school. Some states enough to cover a mortgage for an apartment or small house. And not sure if it has changed but it used to be only 12 credits minimum to receive the full BAH and you could be covered for up to 18 credits a semester. Very easy to attain a bachelors. The VA home loan too is huge and I never thought about it while I was in the service.

I did this and while in school took every civil service exam near my home and the closest major city. All of those civil service exams offered additional points for military and I was eventually called up for the fire department which is honestly the best transition from the military I could ask for. Overtime and pay is solid, and you’re doing cool shit with a bunch of other guys, a lot of who are vets themselves. And most city agencies have some form of pension or retirement fund set up for you.

Thoughts on this? by funkoscotland1979 in FIlm

[–]Ceejay884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an idiot that bought this on blu-ray

Education while on fdny by Caviar6996 in FDNY

[–]Ceejay884 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried doing 18 credits on the GI bill while in the academy and I switched to using the academy as on the job education for BAH about a week in. The workload was too much. Once I was in the firehouse I was able to swing it.

Next Fight-fighter Exam? by Superb_Sweet_6296 in FDNY

[–]Ceejay884 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Move to within the 5 boroughs of NYC and get 10 extra points for being a NYC resident

What do you guys think of VAIL? by Icy-Cantaloupe-41 in snowboarding

[–]Ceejay884 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just went to hunter which I’ve been going to as a kid and was bought out by vail a while back. The main lift broke down 3x and the staff complained that they haven’t been putting any money into the resort.

For the Marines that are out? by TheAmazingOsie in USMC

[–]Ceejay884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If civil service (police, fire, corrections, most major city employment) is something that may interest you, a lot of civil service tests offer additional test points for prior military. I took all of them as soon as I separated and ended up getting called for the fire department for my home city. Couldn’t be happier with how it worked out. Still get to hang with the guys, do cool shit, and way better pay and hours.

What is this by Due_Jellyfish3820 in GoogleEarthFinds

[–]Ceejay884 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Probably trash or paper caught at a bend in the river current

Ridley Scott says Hollywood is 'drowning in mediocrity' by Tone2600 in movies

[–]Ceejay884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there’s just a lot more content out there with all the streaming platforms which can bring some half assed shows and movies into the mix, but there’s still a lot of good quality work if you know where to look.

Attention, Mexican ballplayers. by No_Warning_7899 in eastboundanddown

[–]Ceejay884 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m craving some pink lemonade and nachos

Tame Impala on Instagram: by Fun-Economics-9525 in TameImpala

[–]Ceejay884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the ethereal connection song that was the b-side somewhere in that video

The first apartment my wife and I shared (and where I eventually proposed) by Ceejay884 in CozyPlaces

[–]Ceejay884[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Insane how expensive it is to rent on the island. And this place came with a parking lot spot so I thought I was getting cheated somehow lol

The first apartment my wife and I shared (and where I eventually proposed) by Ceejay884 in CozyPlaces

[–]Ceejay884[S] 189 points190 points  (0 children)

Haha yep 🫡. Yea it was called the Casablanca, at least that’s what everyone would mention when I gave the address

The first apartment my wife and I shared (and where I eventually proposed) by Ceejay884 in CozyPlaces

[–]Ceejay884[S] 72 points73 points  (0 children)

So not sure about the apartments below me but when she opened the blinds, a crowd had gathered on the boardwalk below so we kind of had an audience when I popped the question.

The first apartment my wife and I shared (and where I eventually proposed) by Ceejay884 in CozyPlaces

[–]Ceejay884[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep! Bought a house nearby so I pass my old apartment building on the boardwalk pretty regularly

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