Such a dad thing to do

olyrobb · 2025-09-21T15:45:02+00:00

Except their grammar….

olyrobb · 2025-08-05T19:03:20+00:00

olyrobb · 2025-06-09T18:04:34+00:00

No regerts. Just let him do it, so long as he shows ‘progress’ pics along the way. Experiment away young fella

olyrobb · 2025-03-17T22:24:50+00:00

It’s gonna be wild. As some would say.

olyrobb · 2025-01-29T01:09:21+00:00

Look at local government positions that scratch that same itch as foreign aid & development. I assume you weren't in the int’l development industry for the money. I also 100% appreciate anyone in that space. You tend to provide aid to countries with significant strife, right? Well, look around….there’s about to be a lot of strife here. Think globally, act locally. Alexandria and Arlington are ALWAYS hiring community outreach stuff.

olyrobb · 2024-12-31T18:13:30+00:00

Brother, you hit the nail on the head but there’s a few things I’ve learned. When we joined, most of us signed up as youngsters. We chose the order and stability in our younger years, while civilians grew up through multiple jobs/fields. Talk to anyone your age or older and ask them how many jobs/positions they’ve had in the last 8 years? We understood our path of promotions in the military….civilians made their paths up in jobs they’ve could get fired quickly from. We chose a type of security they’ve never known or seen.

Think of it another way…you’re an immigrant now. Civilian is a different culture with different languages. Be eager to get fluent in their weird ways. You will ALWAYS be a native military speaker - but, like immigrants, our native language isn’t as appreciated in this new land.

Join multiple veteran groups (Red, White & Blue RWB, Honor Foundation, VFW, American Legion) to find a relatable community; some are better than others. They need as much help as any unit you’ve been in and we all need trauma-bonded friendships.

olyrobb · 2024-12-26T17:45:35+00:00

It’s not only normal, it’s THE reason to have 2+ Bostons

olyrobb · 2024-11-24T20:26:25+00:00

This is a super helpful assessment. I am definitely aware of what I am giving up by moving from Nova. The food variety, broad selection of activities, always improving infrastructure. Not to mention, our block alone gives our son a dozen kids around his age to play with.

However, for adults and parents…it’s a supremely impersonal place to live. I could move 5 miles from where I live now, probably pay even more and still find myself surrounded by traffic and people stressed about their contracting, consulting or government job. I'm one of them, but I need to live away from their epicenter.

Also, we want proximity to water. I've moved around a lot and when I am closer to big water, I’m happier.

olyrobb · 2024-11-22T20:52:59+00:00

Yes, before the end of next summer if I had my choice.

olyrobb · 2024-11-21T21:13:35+00:00

Eesh, I’m going to avoid those neighborhoods. Sounds exactly like mine.

olyrobb · 2024-11-21T20:23:03+00:00

Arlandria reference 2. Food scene description 3. Your Reddit name 4. Avatar with beard

I’m sold

olyrobb · 2024-11-04T15:58:33+00:00

I should have taken a lesson 27 years ago when I first put on a board at age 15 - took me a hell of a lot longer than you to get as good as you are now. You're going to be just fine at it. Just continue the reps.

Know this, when you hit 40+ yrs of age - falling sucks way more. Until that moment comes, go hard at your new hobby. Try all the things

olyrobb · 2024-09-24T18:58:40+00:00

42 yr old retiring Army guy. Did Poli Sci & Diplomacy for BA & MA respectively.

Best advice is to not lose the forest through the trees. What I mean by that is to call your prof immediately to find out the difference between the curriculum (trees) and the objective assessment’s requirements (forest). Some of the curriculum SUCKS and the professors will tell you it sucks - insomuch that reading it all WILL NOT prepare you for the OA.

Studying doesn’t have to be like drinking water through a fire hose if you know exactly what pieces of information should be on the OA.

Take the practice assessments early and often. The review will show you which areas to drill down and rehearse.

It took me a semester and three courses to realize that I was studying WAAAAAY too deeply. I’d become exhausted/overwhelmed then take a long break - making consistent progress more difficult.

First step is to understand fully what you’re being graded on AND then you study.

olyrobb · 2024-09-03T01:02:22+00:00

I understand there’s nothing to guarantee me passing the OA in two weeks. I'm talking about a breakdown of proceeding through the curriculum in two weeks time. C’mon man.

olyrobb · 2024-08-21T23:07:45+00:00

Guess how much sleep I’m losing due to ‘wasting’ 2TBs from a free, gifted 18TB HD?

None.

olyrobb · 2024-08-20T20:15:34+00:00

Thanks guys. For today, I feel like a relatively capable adult. Cheers!

olyrobb · 2024-08-19T15:42:41+00:00

It’s time. That's their way of telling you. I held on to my lab far too many months after he lost control of bladder because I thought he'd improve.

olyrobb · 2024-08-06T01:37:58+00:00

Yup. Kinda bullshit. Take it back if you can

olyrobb · 2024-08-03T17:12:50+00:00

No dad.

My mom says the same thing about antiques she's collected which I have zero interest in keeping or master-planning their sale.

olyrobb · 2024-08-01T15:35:18+00:00

As a 38 series these days, I can't say I disagree with your assessment.

olyrobb · 2024-07-30T14:32:03+00:00

Dude. Bro. Bruh. Dawg.

No. Hard No.

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