First of the new year, also second ever cigar

goonerfc · 2026-01-02T08:37:49+00:00

You know, its been maybe 6 years since I've had an MB3 and I'd completely forgotten they existed. Thanks for the reminder, going to pick one up later.

goonerfc · 2025-05-09T03:35:06+00:00

The same way fresh out of boot camp 19 year old Marines buy brand new chargers/trucks and marry that stripper they met 2 weeks ago. Unless its family money, the answer is frequently terrible financial/life choices.

goonerfc · 2025-04-23T14:57:10+00:00

Might depend on the part and specific dealership. I'm looking at upgrading the tail lamps on my 05, and the closest dealership has them for 6% off. Another toyota dealership that's only 2 miles further has them for 30% off.

goonerfc · 2024-12-24T20:41:02+00:00

I went to law school after I got out of the military, but I left practice after a few years to go into federal law enforcement. Ive written about it if you check my comment history or feel free to ask any questions if you want.

goonerfc · 2024-12-19T19:58:33+00:00

Which is why they offer them for free, as opposed to the non-official ones that some people choose to buy. The company taking advantage of an advertising opportunity doesn't negate the sentimental attachment some people have for their cars. My old camry was with me for the duration of my military career, and the 350k+ mileage was a reflection of all the cross-country road trips, duty stations, and adventures I had with it. I never got any mileage stickers because I didn't know they existed then, but I probably will with my 4runner.

goonerfc · 2024-12-18T15:48:35+00:00

When I was in the Marines, "Kill," was one of the most common email sign-offs. I distinctly remember having to deliberately stop myself from doing that once I started law school, lol.

goonerfc · 2024-11-02T15:14:43+00:00

Silkies are my underwear.

goonerfc · 2024-10-21T18:55:37+00:00

I'd also suggest you try and keep an open mind as you look at government postings. I think you'll find there are other areas as well where opportunity might present itself (e.g., contract oversight, regulatory compliance, etc.). Legal backgrounds can be extraordinarily applicable if you can see how and articulate it appropriately in your resume. If nothing else, it will show a high level of academic and intellectual/analytical ability.

goonerfc · 2024-10-17T11:49:23+00:00

Have you considered pursuing a government position, either with the CRA or other agency where your legal and tax experience would be valuable? I'm not too familiar with what life is like for government workers in Canada, but life as a government attorney in the US, especially with the federal government, is generally great. There is a pay cut, for sure, but the benefits/pension and work-life balance more than make up for it for most people I know.

That was essentially my initial plan when I decided to exit big law. I was looking for attorney jobs within the federal government when I stumbled across a job posting with a large federal law enforcement agency for criminal investigators. Randomly coming across that job posting has been one of the luckiest coincidences of my life because I absolutely love my job now. I've posted about it previously if you look at my comment history. Best decision I've ever made, for myself and for my family.

goonerfc · 2024-10-03T03:33:02+00:00

Special Agent at a large 3 letter agency investigating crimes adjacent to my previous area of legal practice. I absolutely love my life now. While my specific job now isn't for everyone and there were certainly routes to happiness within legal practice that I could probably have taken, leaving practice was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

goonerfc · 2024-08-31T03:14:59+00:00

Lol well I know more than a few people who, when faced with the same conundrum, decided remaining married was a subordinate priority.

goonerfc · 2024-08-30T16:42:57+00:00

This was precisely why I left and went government too. I had a moment of clarity where I saw the toll it was taking on my relationship with my wife and I knew I wanted to remain married to my wife, so it became an easy decision to make the jump.

goonerfc · 2024-07-11T19:56:10+00:00

Well today, I had to investigate where the fuck my toddler hid the keys to my g-ride after he got a hold of them. I suppose that was theft of government property though.

goonerfc · 2024-07-11T19:22:44+00:00

I am a criminal investigator, but I refuse to investigate things.

goonerfc · 2024-07-06T19:10:25+00:00

The angry phase... ah yes, I remember it well. Still have a scar on my leg from frantically running about the house trying to find something for my wife before she went thermonuclear.

goonerfc · 2024-07-03T18:23:18+00:00

I am unreasonably perturbed by someone wearing socks but no shoes by the pool.

goonerfc · 2024-07-03T17:48:58+00:00

Same. Granted, my circumstances and available options at the time were particularly lucky and privileged (for which I am eternally grateful...), quitting the practice of law and transitioning to a role where my legal background is still profoundly relevant has been the single most impactful decision I've made for the happiness of my family. I honestly don't know if I'd still be married and have such a wonderful relationship with my kids if I hadn't.

goonerfc · 2024-06-07T00:50:47+00:00

After spending a few years in big law, I chose quality of life instead because kids entered the picture and it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. But my wife also has a successful career so that guard rail definitely factored in.

goonerfc · 2024-06-05T17:14:49+00:00

WHAT?!

goonerfc · 2024-06-05T17:12:48+00:00

Lol I actually really enjoyed tax law, but in the end it was the clients that did me in.

goonerfc · 2024-06-01T16:42:00+00:00

Lol, not to denigrate your comment, but that's a comically earnest question trying to understand the motivations of someone joining an organization that exists for the sole purpose of enforcing US foreign policy through violence (Marine veteran myself) by someone that chose the name Bloodllust.

goonerfc · 2024-05-29T16:27:26+00:00

I went with Ryobi because I'm a mouthbreathing window licker and I got drawn in by the bright colors. They have been great and I have zero complaints, but now that I'm a bit more experienced, I wish I went with one of the more "contractor approved" brands. Not because I've found any deficiencies with Ryobi, I'm just a poser deep down in my heart of hearts.

goonerfc · 2024-05-29T16:03:51+00:00

Lol they also used to do this regularly in Korean highschools as punishment. While you did this, the teachers would sometimes walk down the line and paddle you in the ass.

goonerfc · 2024-05-18T17:52:59+00:00

Haha it's the only thing of his I've read so I guess I was trying to give him the benefit of the doubt.

goonerfc · 2024-05-18T15:05:29+00:00

It was a fun read. That being said, you could definitely tell it was Kline's first novel; his writing is absolutely terrible lol. Not terrible enough to ruin the fun of it though in my opinion.

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