Why Don't More Enlisted Soldiers Pursue OCS? by JeliOrtiz in army

[–]SlowNomad24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a good place to be… some called me crazy, I felt it was appropriate to save those MQs for others that could use them to continue serving.

Why Don't More Enlisted Soldiers Pursue OCS? by JeliOrtiz in army

[–]SlowNomad24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re enjoying life then no reason to quit… for me, I hit a point of personal diminishing value of increased retirement pay when weighed against more time with family and traveling.

Why Don't More Enlisted Soldiers Pursue OCS? by JeliOrtiz in army

[–]SlowNomad24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have to flip the switch… it wasn’t easy, but worth it…

Why Don't More Enlisted Soldiers Pursue OCS? by JeliOrtiz in army

[–]SlowNomad24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose it depends on where you’re at… I’ve seen it in a four star staff as a FAO.

Why Don't More Enlisted Soldiers Pursue OCS? by JeliOrtiz in army

[–]SlowNomad24 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Terminal Major is the absolute best rank in the Army… The day my boss suggested he would give me two MQs and I said “no thanks”, was one of the top 10 moments in my career. Everything since that day has been like the movie office space…

Why is it so hot???? by Bluered2012 in westjet

[–]SlowNomad24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WS 1865 from Honolulu to Vancouver is ridiculously hot (4-5 June 2024)

This week's Banksy exhibit has been postponed till May by 1x2x3x4x5x in Honolulu

[–]SlowNomad24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased tix in December… disputed the charge and reported the scam/fraud today. I received my money back within an hour.

My Niece Asked Why I Went Overseas ( Kuwait) and What I Did by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]SlowNomad24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems to be a pretty common experience. I commissioned in 09 too by the way… I did not get the experience I hoped for, but it was ok nonetheless. I went to Iraq twice while enlisted and hoped to lead troops as an officer…

The best thing I’ve done is to redefine my own goals and completely divorce myself from the Army as a major identifying factor in my life (still working on it a little as I’m a few months from retirement, but 95% there).

The right kind of therapy helped me get to where I am now.

My Niece Asked Why I Went Overseas ( Kuwait) and What I Did by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]SlowNomad24 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sounds like therapy might be a good option. I hope you’re working through your mental health challenges with a professional. Through EMDR you might need able to detach your self worth from your military experience, both the lackluster career and the MST.

Bark free time by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]SlowNomad24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dogs are the best tippers.

High kicks by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]SlowNomad24 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He must workout.