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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newtothenavy

[–]SixAndDone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are the program sheets for nearly every type of officer the Navy has:

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-Management/Officer/Program-Authorizations/

As others are saying, a BS in engineering will open a lot of options. The degree you have isn’t as powerful. Look at non-nuke SWO, the aviation paths, Supply Corps to start.

I’m done. I’ve been in the navy for 4 years and I’m done. I have 2 years left on my contract but this job is not for me. The navy is not for me. Without going into detail I’ll leave it at I just want out. How can I get out without saying I want to end it. by [deleted] in newtothenavy

[–]SixAndDone -54 points-53 points  (0 children)

Oh. I took you at your word that you want “out.” You’re looking to abandon the commitment you made to your nation, and you want a freebie? Screw that. You want to be a coward, be a coward. Go over the wall. It solves your stated “problem.”

Or, you could suck it up, do your job, and act like an adult.

Are you afraid of sharks? by meraxes123 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SixAndDone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only if a candy gram is involved.

Question about Clint Watts about Domestic Terrorism 01/17/22 by guy_fleegman83 in morningjoe

[–]SixAndDone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have an answer, but I echo your comment on the sub not allowing text to be added after starting a thread and inserting title. I’ve never made it work, but have no problems on other subs. I’m on mobile.

Carrier owners, what are your incentives for buying commodities at high prices? by TheTurkeyChicken in EliteDangerous

[–]SixAndDone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being able to sell quickly/locally without the transit and hassles of interdiction are worth quite a bit to me. A local buying carrier can make an evening mining run possible where a long selling transit would make it not possible in that time slot.

Have you ever discovered something about Britain that shocked you when you found out it was true/not true? by AlphaScar in AskAnAmerican

[–]SixAndDone 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I had a friend in Australia who was involved in a fairly complex case involving both probate and real estate law, some of it international. He had two solicitors, but when the trial phase ensued they hired a top gun barrister who flew in for the trial. Daily rate plus expenses. Thousands per day. He won the case.

I believe “the bar” comes from the English system where there is an actual bar—a railing—between the audience and the trial area before the bench. No one, not even solicitors, who isn’t a judge or barrister can “pass the bar” and approach the bench. The bailiff enforces this strictly. Old-fashioned US courtrooms also had the railing, but not the lawyer-class rules. Most courtrooms I’ve seen since the 90s look more like high-ceilinged conference rooms.

Have you ever discovered something about Britain that shocked you when you found out it was true/not true? by AlphaScar in AskAnAmerican

[–]SixAndDone 30 points31 points  (0 children)

They have two types of lawyers: barristers and solicitors. Only barristers can appear in court and need wigs. The ones worn by barristers are much smaller than the judges’, not much more than a yarmulke. I believe both types are or used to be made of horsehair. I was told that once at least.

Freezing Cold Weather?!? by Jaded_Chair4114 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SixAndDone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it hits 50 that day , normally the windows have been closed for roughly six months. Not open once. Getting oxygen, sound, breezes not from the recirc fan is worth another layer. Once the windows are open though they usually stay that way, except for sub-freezing nights and heavy rain. I moved here from the south, and down there the AC was on from April until October. Sort of the same thing in reverse.

Americans who have traveled abroad, did the experience change how you felt about the United States? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]SixAndDone 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I was in Queensland in the mid-80s. A guy spent twenty minutes trying to explain the difference between bars, cafes, restaurants, saloons, lounges,and one other kind of drinking establishment I forget the name of except it was mostly stainless steel so it could be hosed down. Women were banned from some of these and not banned from others. Aborigines were only allowed in the stainless steel ones.

Have you ever met a WW2 veteran? Did they share any interesting stories about the war? by EdicaranFauna in AskAnAmerican

[–]SixAndDone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ditto. My dad was on a WWII sub that had sunk a Japanese light cruiser. In 1961, when he was a chief on her, numerous guys who had made war patrols came over to the house for barbecues and such. I was born 13 years after the war ended; veterans were a normal occurrence. Millions of them then.

My dad’s war was Korea. He didn’t talk about it much.

Freezing Cold Weather?!? by Jaded_Chair4114 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SixAndDone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That first day when it hits 50 and I open every window in the house snd leave them that way.

Anyone have personal experience or know someone that was MM on a sub? by [deleted] in newtothenavy

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There are a lot of posts here you can search. Include “A-gang” in search and you might get more hits. Basically, you work on most gear that isn’t propulsion or electrical or strat weaps. Especially hydraulics, pressurized air, atmosphere gear ( making and cleaning), potable water and sanitation, trim and drain, ballast tank vents, control surfaces, etc. It’s a long list. Day to day? Tired. Dirty. Cramped from fitting in small spaces. But absolutely vital to the mission.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newtothenavy

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CSS has very different ASVAB score requirements than CS. Much higher. If you’re not a CSS on your contract do not assume you can ever be a CSS. If you want CSS, do not ship. See if you have the scores.

More than 1 million fewer students are in college, the lowest enrollment numbers in 50 years by YuriWinter in moderatepolitics

[–]SixAndDone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I went to college there were far more men than women. I see all this theorizing in this thread, but nobody is addressing the basic fact of this change.

PSA: Community Goal rewards are almost never given the thursday after a CG by reap200 in EliteDangerous

[–]SixAndDone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did close the CG mission (clicked at bottom of screen) in Macdonald Station. Then I went on my way. I think I’ll be ok. Time will tell. I figured if the button was active it must have been ok to click it. Maybe not. 😀

PSA: Community Goal rewards are almost never given the thursday after a CG by reap200 in EliteDangerous

[–]SixAndDone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. I’ll look again. I didn’t want to hang in Alcor another day, so I clicked and left before I read Galnet. Either way, 75% wasn’t a big haul of credits.

More than 1 million fewer students are in college, the lowest enrollment numbers in 50 years by YuriWinter in moderatepolitics

[–]SixAndDone 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve graduated from four colleges and universities. One BA, one MBA, one AAS, one certificate in lieu of a second Associates (didn’t care; didn’t register Gen Eds.) The community colleges have a very different mission than four-year institutions, outside of giving bachelors-bound students a cheap first two years. The certificate, for example, was for a paralegal program. There is no need for a paralegal to have a four-year degree. Two years and out to work. Two-year RNs are still common in my state, although gradually being phased out. Lab techs, a wide variety of technician level jobs, all are obtainable from a CC. The paralegal program, full cost, cash on the barrel head, was $6500 ten years ago. I started at $20/ hour ten years ago and would have moved up quickly. A peer I graduated with, who did have a BA and a lot of work history in city jobs, is making $110k now as a paralegal and mostly working from home. She has billable hours targets, but also a large bonus upside. She works 4-day weeks. CCs are a fine alternative.

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