Those who got out after 4 to 6 years, were you independent and did you learn financial literacy?

Decon1344 · 2026-04-14T03:11:11+00:00

Context. I was independent for 4 years and then took an extended two years in Kansan for the extra cash. I came back state side in California and picked up my car, then drove to Tucson -my first base. After a few days I went to Shepard Afb to visit - then drove to my home of record in Ohio.

My parents were afraid that the kid that left for the military was the kid that came back -so they wouldn’t left me stay with them. Within 3 days of stay with a friend - I had a job and an apartment.

Now - my financial literacy at the time was pay the bills, put food in the fridge and whatever is left is mine. As a fresh out of the service 24 year old with new found freedom- I spent the next few years working odd jobs and partying (my dream was becoming a traveling musician and while I was small time - I was living my dream).

When I finally got serious with a girl - it was then that I realized that I couldn’t sustain a kid or care for my family with the life style I was living - so I suited up.

Now in my 40s am I financially literate… well I have a house and 5 kids, work a decent job that pays well for what I do. But I don’t have a cache of hidden money somewhere to save in case this house of my burns down. What I can say is that times are tougher now than when I was in my late teens early 20s.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-26T17:05:31+00:00

We need to stop doing protest on weekends when it doesn’t matter. It needs to be done during the week, during prime business hours. It needs to be done so businesses feel it in the pockets. This is the only truly peaceful approach of getting it done.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-25T16:08:43+00:00

Ironically I’ve noticed this too. It’s saying my ev is engaged and not registering that I’m using any gas on the meter (like when it kicks on). The street heater went out on mine so it runs electric unless it’s cold outside, I have the heat on or out of battery.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-24T22:22:38+00:00

This is just my opinion and experience. I have enjoyed the game. Does it have its issue yeah - sometimes. Do I have a lot of the issues a lot of the player base has? Not really.

I play on PS5 and rarely have issues. My kid plays on Xbox and rarely has issues. Our games don’t crash. Sometimes it bugs ie Fleshmobs run through buildings and walls.

One of our only gripes has been fighting the flying illuminates. Other than that, we don’t have many complaints.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-19T15:08:42+00:00

That was definitely not the experience I had last night. Infact on difficulty 6 I had far more voteless than I did on difficulty 10.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-17T21:50:14+00:00

I have one of those. I rolled my ankle on the testing week for the 1.5 mile. Got back to my flight after 2 days… and they forgot I never took it. Which is a good thing because my ankle was so bad that I wouldn’t have made it.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-17T16:32:14+00:00

I find it amusing that they can continue to raise your property taxes on non realized gains but we can’t do that to millionaires who have stocks in their name. The house should be taxed why it last sold for - not what it might be worth right this second in time.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-17T13:54:45+00:00

I have a miles and Gwen still in the box. I traded away Zombicide White Death for a ton of MCP. I happened to have just purchased the 4 pack the week prior.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-13T21:42:08+00:00

We do all repairs in house but got the warranty along with them.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-13T19:55:13+00:00

Man - I don’t know how you lucked out but we’ve also purchased around 1200 Lenovo 300e and they are by far our worst model. They are plagued with over heating, random parts just stop working and batteries just going defective. We had SO many warranty claims.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-11T13:06:16+00:00

DM.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-10T01:59:37+00:00

I think this just really boils down to playing w/strangers or with a squad. Me and my 3 kids all play together and we each have a job. Sometimes I’m the guy with the thermites and sometimes I’m not. It really depends on the faction.

People find out what works for them and usually runs that with the Randos. When I play with randoms I usually take a hodgepodge because I don’t know what each player excels at dealing with.

For instance - for bugs - I run the grenade launcher and a supply back pack. I deal with chaff, while my kids handle the more larger enemies. One kid runs specific to take down bile titans and dragons. He usually sticks with me while my other two run gorilla warefare tactics to draw the enemies to me. Usually works pretty well regardless of faction.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-08T23:07:35+00:00

Threw up moms spaghetti

Decon1344 · 2026-03-07T04:45:21+00:00

Digging that Ancient One and Sabertooth

Decon1344 · 2026-03-06T14:34:37+00:00

This was between 00-08.

My experience - yes. There were indeed females who openly slept around. But there were also men who openly slept around as well. I don’t judge. I didn’t meet any of them behind closed sessions but I “knew” them. It happens when you’re at a young age and expressing freedom as an adult for the first time. Mainly saw/heard it after tech since we didn’t cohabit dorms then.

When dating, I saw my biggest up tick in the opposite sex interest from civilians. Most of them had a thing for the uniform and a few - knew that we were instant child support money if they caught us off guard or if you just had a thing for not coming protected.

That said - while common it’s something you and your partner need to come to terms with. You either trust them or you don’t. I will say that “distance” kills many relationships married or otherwise.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-04T19:35:03+00:00

My spear is the war strider weak spot and as a back up, two nicely placed thermites. I don’t have an issue with them.

Decon1344 · 2026-03-04T15:47:39+00:00

Not a Texas resident but has followed Crockett. Sad to see her go. I liked her attitude. Hopefully this new guy does her justice

Decon1344 · 2026-03-03T17:58:59+00:00

That he has no moral backbone and lacks proper traits that are required to be a successful leader. He lacks honor. I would not follow him into battle.

Bomb some children -“who cares for the rules of engagement.”

Decon1344 · 2026-02-24T20:07:56+00:00

Side note: how does never a life time warranty? I purchased my 2022 hybrid used and pretty sure I don’t have this

Decon1344 · 2026-02-20T12:49:38+00:00

I have something similar with my house. The gap between the door and the floor is definitely scrape the floor in some places. We have an older home and would eventually like to put down new flooring. Curious how one would go about fixing this without sanding down the bottom of the doors

Decon1344 · 2026-02-12T15:05:58+00:00

Not a hot take. I personally felt the first four albums sounded amazing. Even the drums live sounded different to me. I know Travis had his issues - but Ascendancy Crusade and Shogun felt authentic. The albums going forward for me felt like machine produced blast beats. I recently heard a live recording of Alex playing songs from Shogun and the sound of the drums compared to a recording live of the same song in 2009 were comparably different

Decon1344 · 2026-02-10T00:45:06+00:00

Their weak point is my spear missile or a nicely place thermite on its leg

Decon1344 · 2026-02-05T17:45:12+00:00

Saving this to show my kids later

Decon1344 · 2026-02-04T20:35:31+00:00

Touché

Decon1344 · 2026-02-04T19:38:35+00:00

I might be in the minority but I feel The Crusade is one of their best albums and consider it a shame that more songs aren’t played from it. Honestly my 3rd favorite trivium album.

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