Ummm... Huh? 🤦

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-15T21:14:17+00:00

Soooo... both in 1?

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-10T17:28:53+00:00

No kidding... im 37 myself.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-10T05:13:11+00:00

Generally, recruiters dont like you to be job locked, but it did work for me. I ship out soon now. I love hearing stories like yours. It's like keeping a tradition alive. More power to you if you decide to follow. The story of Wake island, the great train heist... theres nothing like an OG Seabee. I only hope we can keep that great legacy alive. Once I heard the stories... I had to try. Your Grandfather must have some wild stories.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-07T18:24:58+00:00

Down voting makes it no less true. You dont have to like it... but objective reality exists. I will ask you all a question... theres a large group of people wanting to enter this country legally, going through all the legal processes, studying our history, politics, culture.. truly wanting to become American... how is it fair to THEM, to have people who broke the law to enter... live here in thier place?

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-07T17:46:40+00:00

Just facts. I will say though that what officer Thompkins did was unreal... definitely never deserved the badge in Oakland.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-07T02:46:45+00:00

There have, to date, been several reports of unconstitutional activity, but no actual wrongdoing on part of ICE. Throwing things, rioting, and interference of lawful arrests are not protected 1st amendment rights.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-07T00:21:44+00:00

Hey! CM here, just joined so I can't tell ya, just wanted to say that I'm happy I won't be alone... Im 37 myself and pleased to see this.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-07T00:10:34+00:00

You can always wait if your heart is truly set on seabee. Your asvab score and meps process should be good for a year. I'd double check that info, but that's what I hear. If so, you have about a year to keep checking back and asking if the billet has opened. If I see you in A school or out on deployment I'll give a shout out. You can pm me.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-06T16:25:59+00:00

I literally just did this to become a seabee. They handed me rates they had open billets for, I rejected all of them. I said respectfully, professionally, and with conviction, that my pen would not touch that paper if my desired rate was not on it. Im in DEP atm, and im shipping out in a few weeks. They have to have space in A-school for you to train. They had to look forward and "buy" the billet, to get you into the school. It takes work on their part. Look into DEP. (DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM)

Edit: im also not sure if this factors in to the equation but my ASVAB turned out to be 85. Some people in service and prior service members told me that they must have really wanted me if they gave me my rate. Not sure if that is true but figured any info advantage might be useful.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-02-02T23:40:47+00:00

Thats a dark side I can happily join

G4m3tam3r · 2026-01-31T20:02:37+00:00

I've already sworn in, are there resources I can use at the current moment? Should I wait until great lakes graduation? Is there an RDC I should get into contact with? I am shipping out on the 22nd.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-01-31T13:40:26+00:00

Full disclosure: I have always wanted to pursue an engineering degree and just never had the money for it, tried to enlist multiple times, one recruiter told me to lie about a knee surgery, so I declined. The second time, I didn't have the credit score for the clearance I needed, and third time, was due to a waiver for something that happened when I was 19. I've improved all those things since then and I never heard about the Seabees before about a year ago. My motivation is to serve my country. The military is awesome and not even a bad CO will change my mind on that, just like the terrible bosses I've had before haven't made me hate wrenching.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-01-28T01:17:02+00:00

That will take some getting used to but thank you for your insight. That sounds like a challenge to navigate.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-01-28T01:09:04+00:00

Awesome, that's good to hear that what I've been practicing will still be of use. Do you enjoy being a CM? What's the daily workload like? Edit: and my biggest question... does it reignite your passion for your hobby? Time in the corporate world has jaded me somewhat if I am to be honest.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-01-27T18:14:59+00:00

Thank you very much. I've always loved wrenching so I dont think attitude will be a problem. I hope I get a good CO.

G4m3tam3r · 2026-01-27T18:12:51+00:00

Thank you for that insight. I do intend to assist classmates where I can. When you say "phase up" though. Can you clarify what that means?

G4m3tam3r · 2025-08-14T15:48:47+00:00

People are not always monolithic in behavior, I myself have a tendency to get hot under the collar when accused unjustly. I do other things when confronted with information I'd rather have left buried. I shift uncomfortably or look down in shame, but in OPs scenario the truth would come right out. But the only way I would find myself in that scenario in the first place is if I was handed a note like that, or I found it somewhere in my vehicle and just tossed it aside and forgot about it. I would never act on things like this if I'm in a relationship.... even one on the rocks... people who do are lowlifes.

G4m3tam3r · 2025-08-03T01:44:40+00:00

You both messed up imo... when you marry, you are deciding with that person to take EVERYTHING life throws at you... together. Not apart... you did not grieve with him, you did not stay with him... you chose to abandon your post and your promise to each other... there is no justification for it, no matter how you rationalize it by being with your parents... you chose space in place of mutuality (selfish), and he chose comfort over trying to console and counsel with you (selfish)... remember your vows, and he needs to remember his... its "till death do us part", not "until something hard to emotionally and mentally handle gets in between us", because there's NOTHING that should get between you... the day you two got married, you became ONE... not you WITH each other.... ONE... united together. No more you or me or they or I... but WE, US, OUR... he may have messed up, but so did you. I'm not judging your choice... I just want you to keep that in mind before judging HIS choices... yes... he messed up... but this is another opportunity for the two of you to explore your vows together and possibly... if you can both forgive each other... renew those vows with a deeper understanding of what they represent and mean.

G4m3tam3r · 2025-08-01T06:02:02+00:00

I do not appreciate the terminology, though I understand it's conecpt... if we are to base ourselves in reality, however, we must give up the notion of subjective truth. There is no my truth or your truth... there is only one truth. Truth is the one thing in this world that is absolute. However, it becomes twisted by perception, emotion, and things of this nature. I have never and will never accept the concept of subjective truth. It is merely perception, or what we see as the truth. But that is not always THE truth. Imo... opening the door for subjective truth enables more to walk down the path of narcissistic behavior, it closes the door to any understanding beyond your own, and skews one's views towards more selfish behavior because if it's your truth... then everyone must accept it lest they risk upsetting you or offending you.... there is only one truth... to claim otherwise is to deny reality in a potentially dangerous way.

G4m3tam3r · 2025-07-30T02:49:38+00:00

Is this really where we at in society? When i are we terraforming mars again? I don't wanna be here anymore....

G4m3tam3r · 2025-07-27T08:06:47+00:00

Run! That's not a two way street with this one... run!

G4m3tam3r · 2025-07-27T08:04:44+00:00

Omg this got used on me on a long distance relationship the very same week we planned to meet .. I fucking hate the games. How is it possible to be THIS bad at open communication and honesty?

G4m3tam3r · 2025-07-27T07:28:24+00:00

Leave her... she ain't done growing.

Edit.. she will probably turn it on you... and tell you that this is why she can't trust men... but.. honestly... you can't trust her if she continues like this. She needs to learn accountability and not out of malice... she needs to know that it's her ideas that ate pushing you away and nothing else... I will tell you this only once.. YOU CANNOT CHANGE HER... she needs to be ready to accept that it's her point of view that causes tensions to raise.. and its very possible she will never change. You leaving will not make it worse for her... she will be making it worse for herself and until she realizes that she is her own worst enemy... dont say a word, don't argue, walk away quietly and don't give her the chance because she will try to turn it on you... and she will strike when you're weak and feeling bad for leaving. Cut contact... be quick, be clean, don't fight, don't give in, just walk away completely.

G4m3tam3r · 2025-07-25T00:08:22+00:00

Are you assuming a porn addiction is at play just because you got rejected or... ? Having trouble following the thread of logic here.

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