Re: I got a job... offering! [message #275220 is a reply to message #275182] |
Tue, 24 July 2007 04:27 |
puddle_splasher
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Oblivion165 wrote on Mon, 23 July 2007 21:06 |
My friend Joshua had a similar experience. (Pre-Iraq, Conflict free military) They told him he was going to be working with computers in a mobile command station somewhere around Washington state.
He told me he saw a computer once while he was walking the wire at a military base in Italy.
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Anyone joining the Military is also a soldier, first and foremost. They will be called upon to learn basic weapons skills and may be expected to use them.
Computers users are no exception.
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Re: I got a job... offering! [message #275223 is a reply to message #275220] |
Tue, 24 July 2007 04:46 |
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puddle_splasher wrote on Tue, 24 July 2007 07:27 |
Oblivion165 wrote on Mon, 23 July 2007 21:06 |
My friend Joshua had a similar experience. (Pre-Iraq, Conflict free military) They told him he was going to be working with computers in a mobile command station somewhere around Washington state.
He told me he saw a computer once while he was walking the wire at a military base in Italy.
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Anyone joining the Military is also a soldier, first and foremost. They will be called upon to learn basic weapons skills and may be expected to use them.
Computers users are no exception.
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So you wouldn't mind a bald faced lie? After you sign the papers they don't even pretend to keep their word.
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Re: I got a job... offering! [message #275255 is a reply to message #275161] |
Tue, 24 July 2007 09:17 |
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Dave Anderson
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Quote: | So you wouldn't mind a bald faced lie? After you sign the papers they don't even pretend to keep their word.
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Everyone going into the military goes through basic training, and in most branches its 9 weeks long; no matter what job you're signing up for.
David Anderson
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Re: I got a job... offering! [message #275262 is a reply to message #275218] |
Tue, 24 July 2007 09:39 |
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R3N3G1DE wrote on Tue, 24 July 2007 07:18 | Carve your name on it!
Good luck!
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Rofl, then when they launch that missle, the remains will be there and the people who survived will say "DAVE S. ANERSON, I WILL KILL YOU ONE DAY!"
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Re: I got a job... offering! [message #275265 is a reply to message #275161] |
Tue, 24 July 2007 09:45 |
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Dave Anderson
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At first my father and I joked about it a bit...
"Oops! Sir, that missile just hit one of our own ships."
"Somehow it was given the wrong coordinate, sir."
"Sir, I think its your horrible compiler..."
David Anderson
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Re: I got a job... offering! [message #275275 is a reply to message #275255] |
Tue, 24 July 2007 10:38 |
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Oblivion165
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Dave S. Anderson wrote on Tue, 24 July 2007 12:17 |
Quote: | So you wouldn't mind a bald faced lie? After you sign the papers they don't even pretend to keep their word.
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Everyone going into the military goes through basic training, and in most branches its 9 weeks long; no matter what job you're signing up for.
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He was there for 3 years and even today he hasn't been to Washington state. I hope something like that doesn't happen to you but be warned.
(3 years was his entire enlistment)
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Re: I got a job... offering! [message #275280 is a reply to message #275161] |
Tue, 24 July 2007 10:45 |
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Dave Anderson
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That's really unfortunate for him. What branch was he enlisted in?
David Anderson
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Re: I got a job... offering! [message #275346 is a reply to message #275161] |
Tue, 24 July 2007 16:30 |
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Dave Anderson
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Well, he came, and he left. Luckily it was a recruiter I already know and he's pretty trustworthy too. It turns out my job would be more of a hardware aspect being able to troubleshoot and repair the missile systems. Not my cup of tea really. I told him I'll definitely think about it though.
David Anderson
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Re: I got a job... offering! [message #275506 is a reply to message #275430] |
Wed, 25 July 2007 21:06 |
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Sir Kane wrote on Wed, 25 July 2007 07:33 | Why do the n00bs always get the fun jobs?
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What's up with you?
Congratulations Dave! I'm sure you'll do great, if you choose to accept the job.
Creator: AoBFrost
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