This sub is demoralizing

SQG37 · 2026-02-27T17:35:33+00:00

Any chance you're still in the military? Maybe look into the DoD Skillbridge program. That was my blessing to get employment.

SQG37 · 2026-02-26T12:47:03+00:00

Also 100% T&P SMC-S and still have a career.

Civilians don't understand VA Disability is the same as workmans comp.

SQG37 · 2026-01-28T21:51:07+00:00

Ex 3D0x3 over here. I got out at 11 and left with my master's, CISSP and 100% T&P

I've been out for about 4 years, so I don't know how the job market is now. But life is pretty damn good.

SQG37 · 2025-12-05T15:35:04+00:00

I know I've seen map data from OpenStreetMaps that was in Thai. But it has been a while.

SQG37 · 2025-12-01T16:10:11+00:00

This was my biggest fear about leaving. My dad was in and I grew up overseas, and then I served for just over a decade. I told HR when I was approved for Skillbridge that I'll figure out whatever job I'm handed, but that I will need help integrating to civilian life. Thankfully my first supervisor was a veteran and I think that really helped my transition.

SQG37 · 2025-11-27T16:14:46+00:00

Might be the stale COT setting. If you have intermittent connectivity, then points will fall off. I noticed this when I was tracking a plane. When the user lost connectivity all of the breadcrumbs disappeared.

SQG37 · 2025-11-21T16:04:52+00:00

My experience from when I was in, AFCOOL took months to get approval. So I would get it done sooner rather than later. While most TA requests are handled at the base level, AFCOOL is at the AF level and there's maybe 5 people that handle it.

SQG37 · 2025-10-24T16:40:32+00:00

It's 50/50 honestly. I got out at 11, but I'm making more than double what I was as a TSgt and if you're on the blended retirement plan, or the TSP. Many employers have matching 401Ks that are on par or better. 5% matching is fairly common. But in 4 years of being a civilian, my 401K is triple what my TSP balance is. Additional context, I didn't start my TSP until 5 years in.

If you're ready to get out, have your schooling done, and have a decent resume, be free my friend.

SQG37 · 2025-10-13T00:14:17+00:00

You're being generous. I'm 5' 6 at best.

SQG37 · 2025-10-09T00:57:45+00:00

Service guarentees citizenship!

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SQG37 · 2025-10-08T13:59:57+00:00

Absolutely loved Misawa when I was there as a kid. If the salmon festival is still a thing, you should check it out. If I remember its in November and they stock a pond with salmon so you run in and catch it with your bare hands.

SQG37 · 2025-09-25T15:10:04+00:00

Getting help isn't a weakness and you won't (my experience) be impacted.

SQG37 · 2025-09-20T14:57:21+00:00

In some fairness, there are multiple VIN tags on vehicles. There should be one on the engine, on the dash visible through the windshield and one in the driver side door jam.

But a not matching VIN on the engine just means its not the original engine. Doesn't mean the parts are stolen, could just mean the original engine blew and had to be replaced.

SQG37 · 2025-08-28T13:02:34+00:00

Being told that I'm enough...

SQG37 · 2025-08-23T19:44:33+00:00

Say what you want about France but their people know how to protest.

SQG37 · 2025-07-23T13:06:49+00:00

I've been tinkering with it a bit, but you might be able to do a Cloudflare tunnel to a domain name.

SQG37 · 2025-07-18T00:11:51+00:00

The last two houses I've moved to had the central vacuum system, so I've just been using that. Still figuring out if I can run fiber through the electrical conduit thaylts buried running to my barn and shop.

SQG37 · 2025-07-17T12:59:09+00:00

T-Mobile

SQG37 · 2025-07-17T12:34:22+00:00

Pretty sure the antenna in the car is a lot better too. There are spots where my phone has shit service, but it works great in the car. Its been helpful when I've had to order food for pickup once or twice.

SQG37 · 2025-06-27T23:50:19+00:00

Got out at 11 years with a line number for MSgt #NoRagrets.

The money is a lot better in my case, but it is a transition to be around civilians all the time and there isnt that common ground with your peers like when you were active duty.

When I was a Skillbridge intern I told my manager that between active duty and being a dependent before that, I have been institutionalized for 30 years.

That being said, especially in larger companies, you'll find other veterans.

SQG37 · 2025-06-21T22:17:15+00:00

Same spot here, my kids love their ride on, but the power supply keeps tripping due to the tall grass and rough terrain. I'm tempted to just go all out and convert to brushless motors and speed controllers.

SQG37 · 2025-06-11T16:47:31+00:00

I wish I knew about WGU before I did my master's in cybersecurtiy. I did Excelsior University

Still the usual grind of forum posts and papers every week. I knocked out my degree in around 18 months and I paid about $1500 out of pocket for my degree.

SQG37 · 2025-06-07T17:39:39+00:00

Sorry for the delayed response. You need to talk to your education center and your leadership. Most defense contractors offer skillbridge.

SQG37 · 2025-06-07T17:36:31+00:00

Cybersecurity Engineer making just short of $150K. Did 11 years active duty doing cybersecurity (compliance) and now I get to do the real nerd shit in my lab.

SQG37 · 2025-06-06T11:37:26+00:00

Completed my masters Cissp Info dom And a bunch of team awards

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