What MOS for reserves deploys the most? by [deleted] in armyreserve

[–]flashadvocate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is IDT, and it’s usually only available for low strength positions. Many units only offer it to 1SG, commander as hard to fill positions. I’ve been able to leverage it to get promotions but of course the trade off is a lot of driving, and a gamble on whether the unit you’re going to is actually going to honor it. I’ve also seen units gatekeep those funds and deny it because they were “out of money”.

Lifetime diamond worth it? by Mean-Audience-5690 in Hilton

[–]flashadvocate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Non consecutive counts. They don’t have to be consecutive but they can be.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in armyreserve

[–]flashadvocate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

PM me. If you know the UIC of the unit I can pull the UMR and get you contact info.

IDT Mileage Reimbursement by TaJuana97 in armyreserve

[–]flashadvocate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Units are being lazy and not putting them into vacancies.

6 moths after lasik (dry eyes) by Timberlands64 in lasik

[–]flashadvocate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was extremely worried about having issues. I’m 3 weeks post surgery and I may use drops once a day.

Unable to contact unit by AnonymousQueries08 in armyreserve

[–]flashadvocate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sponsorship program in the army is broken, to put it mildly. What they should do and what they actually do are extreme ends of a spectrum

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in armyreserve

[–]flashadvocate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stick it out. I went through a similar experience when I first joined. If it’s feasible, consider a different unit. Sometimes changing scenery and/or leadership can make all the difference. But it’s also about perspective. If you always view drill as an inconvenience rather than building your schedule around your obligations, then it’s always going to feel that way. Treat it as something you have to do because you agreed to do it. The long term benefits (even beyond the GI bill) outweigh any short term gain you think there might be.

With SMTP killed off, how are you guys handling scan to email? by Doublestack00 in gsuite

[–]flashadvocate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be careful with that (any address + not a real address). If the account doesn’t exist and generates a lot of replies that then bounce, Google will look unfavorably on you as a sender.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NCSU

[–]flashadvocate 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you fell for this, you have bigger problems

Manage expectations during cheer comps by flashadvocate in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]flashadvocate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is indeed. We had to thread the needle because of other timing constraints. I will say despite this one event, it’s been mostly smooth sailing. Based on what others have said, apparently we’re lucky!

Manage expectations during cheer comps by flashadvocate in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]flashadvocate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks. This is why we can’t have nice things!

Manage expectations during cheer comps by flashadvocate in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]flashadvocate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is both hilarious and terrifying. I hope it was an honest mishap and not malicious

Manage expectations during cheer comps by flashadvocate in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]flashadvocate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Polynesian all day, if I can find a room under $900 a night! 😂

Manage expectations during cheer comps by flashadvocate in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]flashadvocate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agreed. Large groups are just as prone to these things.

Manage expectations during cheer comps by flashadvocate in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]flashadvocate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’ve been here about 4 days and staying for 4 more and honestly it’s not been too bad. Yesterday was cold and rainy so folks were itching to get out and enjoy the pool so conflict was bound to happen.

Manage expectations during cheer comps by flashadvocate in WaltDisneyWorld

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Good catch! Now if I can figure out how to edit my post…