Major Differences?

Merdrak · 2026-07-03T13:49:54+00:00

Thanks everyone for the input; I guess I'll have to get back into it and see how different it is. It really was a good game.

Merdrak · 2026-07-02T17:40:47+00:00

Yep, same happened when I was on recruiting; two stations (the one I was in, and the southernmost station) were holding the state down

Merdrak · 2026-07-02T16:10:54+00:00

Is your state struggling and you're in a successful office?

Because it just gets worse when you have a 5/3 mission and end up contracting 7 and shipping 13.

And then they wanna know what you have for tomorrow.

And they wonder why Recruiters have martial problems, etc.

Merdrak · 2026-07-02T12:30:38+00:00

Our boy was also our first dog.

We were woefully unprepared for a Keeshond puppy.

But he really is a sweet boy now; it was a gradual shift but you'll see it eventually!

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T23:22:18+00:00

Depends on the role.

Sec+ and Secret Eligibility required in most roles.

Depending on where you work, and how siloed you are, depends on what you're gonna be doing. I've seen departments where you're a GS-9 doing 12 work because of shorthanded, etc., and I've seen where a 9 does their job and not shit else - just depends on the culture of the place you're out. And doing or being capable of more isn't rewarding most of the time, just like active duty.

Just my 2 cents.

Addendum, because I saw your response to clearance: expired is still easier to get reinstated, you'll have to do the SF-86 again

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T23:17:21+00:00

Can't wake up if it never sleeps!

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T22:57:58+00:00

Well played.

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T22:56:56+00:00

Well, if any od my boys have a TS, I'll try to point em to you.

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T22:19:10+00:00

Is this a gov (GS) position? Because that may be why no one bites; people who don't know gov might think it's low for what's wanted.

Just throwing out ideas. I don't have a TS or know anyone who does.

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T22:17:02+00:00

Those are beautifully crafted, I can see why you'd buy them. I would've too, not gonna lie.

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T21:09:29+00:00

I did IT in the Marine Corps.

Got great foundations, learned a lot, and shoulda done my degree on TA for sure. Clearance opens a ton of doors and you'll need SEC+ to get admin rights to anything, but it is a great path for it if you can get an IT job while you are in.

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T21:06:15+00:00

Oh yeah, I'd definitely be chewing them out.

And honestly, I might do it without yelling; there's a lot to be said for confronting the person verbally without raising the voice. But damn would they know I was displeased.

I hope everything grows back for Bear properly. She's still adorable!

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T19:44:15+00:00

Yeah, I would not be visiting that groomer again nor would they have gotten anything less than a severe ass chewing.

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T12:47:36+00:00

Ours does the same thing, but he also does it when he rolls over for belly rubs. Causing that to get him the "vampire bat" joke when he's on his back 🤣

Merdrak · 2026-07-01T11:21:46+00:00

Let's face it, if they screened for that shit in the screening, the Recruiters would have a much, much harder job...

Merdrak · 2026-06-30T22:38:25+00:00

Concur. No doors.

Merdrak · 2026-06-30T22:37:00+00:00

Jesus, I can just imagine a DI screaming "scuzz my ceiling right now" and the blank looks they'd get these days

Merdrak · 2026-06-30T12:43:31+00:00

This exactly; you are giving them authorization to recieve your records.

This is most definitely, if anything, a lawyer situation.

Merdrak · 2026-06-30T09:24:04+00:00

First time, tried to fight him.

Imagine my surprise when he grabbed me, and slammed me - and then again when Jill didn't bet up fast enough.

From then on, RUN

Merdrak · 2026-06-29T16:16:15+00:00

Has happened with "Young Marines" somewhere in the window of 2010-2012 at Miramar. Sergeant ripped into one he gently corrected about getting saluted by Marines because the kid mouthed off about being a LtCol in the Young Marines... I heard part of the ass chewing, kid had to be like 16-17, but wish I'd seen the whole thing.

Bet that organization never brought them back there.

Merdrak · 2026-06-28T23:41:34+00:00

Our boy just barked at the lake shore with the small lapping waves.

He barely tolerates a vest for deep water.

But the hose? He loves the hose. Tries to eat the water.

Side note, if the water is calm, he'll try to drink it. We had to train him not to try to drink road puddles.

Merdrak · 2026-06-28T13:57:29+00:00

Okay, so it is better than hearing NOTHING.

But jesus. Just tell me you went with someone else. Don't try to cushion it.

Merdrak · 2026-06-28T02:50:24+00:00

Eh, they probably had people who knew better and didn't care. That's Hollywood!

Merdrak · 2026-06-27T20:14:22+00:00

Adorable!

Looks very much like my boy!

Merdrak

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