Author Topic: My job application... (Read 918 times)

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2008, 10:49:19 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Well, at least you aren't in the position I was in at your age. The girl I dated all through high school had promised to be with me through my Navy times and get married after I got out was actually out whoring herself to any guy with a heartbeat while I was proudly serving and protecting her right to be as much of a slut and a ***potato as she wanted to be.

Not that I am bitter about it.

Young and dumb myself. Engaged going into boot. Phone call home after battle stations I call her, my only call home the whole time. Turns out she found someone new a month before and pawned, not pwned, my ring and bout a jet ski. I got pwned. Lesson learned. And I have a jet ski for the taking, just need a good alibi.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2008, 10:57:25 PM »

Well, yeah, I was actually saving my money back then for a new Trans Am. I had a feeling about her so I didn't want to spend money on something I knew I wouldn't ever get back. Oh yeah, I meant to put 'guzzling' between *** and potato.

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2008, 11:01:23 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Well, yeah, I was actually saving my money back then for a new Trans Am. I had a feeling about her so I didn't want to spend money on something I knew I wouldn't ever get back. Oh yeah, I meant to put 'guzzling' between *** and potato.

Was she in the Navy to? Seems like they all fit that description now. (That was a joke, funny ha ha knee slapper, for anyone that has a navy wife, daughter, or what not. If you were in the Navy you'd understand.)

DiabloTX · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2008, 11:07:26 PM »

No, she wasn't. But after my experience in the Navy she would have fit in nicely. Especially being 5'4" and 36DD.

I now return you to your thread about looking for a job.

AWMac · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2008, 11:11:46 PM »

Made E5 in 3 Years, E6 in 6 Years and E7 in 9 Years. MOS 05F at Gordon, ABN Jump School at Benning, 82nd ABN Recon Course at Bragg, Jungle Ops Training Course Panama, CZ, Airload, Sea and Rail Movements Course at Bragg, Defense packaging of Haz Mat at Bragg, Completed Instructors Course Ft Gordon. Honor Grad at my ANOC..Ft. Gordon. Graduated Tactical Comms Cheif Course and COMSEC Custodian Course at Badd Toltz, FRG. Then Counter Intelligence in Combatting Terrorism. All under 12 Years.

By about the 17th Year I had I pisssed off people. People that deserved to be pisssed off. Mostly REMFs, West Point Ring Knockers and Overweight Lesbian SGMs that thought they were the Cream of the NCO Corps. Stuck it out to my 20.

I retired in Jan 95 from Huachuaca taking 90 Days of Terminal Leave. Drove by the Ceremony they were having on the Parade Field...I honked them Good~Bye...

No regrets for the most part. Was disturbing to see an old friend who was busted twice before, has hearing aides in both ears and a CAT 4 profile on his back and legs *non Airbourne Soldier...LEG* make the E8 list.

Oh well did my 20 Years. 1975~1995. Joined at 17, Retired at 37.

Civilian Life is duh suxxor!!

Mac

Ripsnort · « **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2008, 08:10:59 AM »

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Originally posted by Wolfala
Rip,

If I told you how many jobs I applied to at Boeing, (Its over 50 by now) you would **** yourself. Haven't heard a damn thing back from any one of them.

Timing is everything, and of course the position you apply for. With the 787 running behind schedule, I think I'd be flooding Boeing right now with applications for ANY job they have open. Once you get your foot in the door, then you can move around. Take a janitor job if you have to....

I wish you good luck. Rule #5--Never quit!

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2008, 05:16:43 PM »

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Originally posted by BlueJ1

But like I said, alot can change in 4 years. Im still young and dumb. Tomorrow I may want to stay in the rest of my life as a E-3.

Doh! My squadron called me today to come in. I go in expecting a drug test or some thing along the lines of paper work. Find out they are pulling me back from the barracks for a few days then sending me TAD to ASF school. (Auxiliary Security Force) Then I'll be working as base police for awhile. Im very happy they did move me. Talking to my supervisor he said he didnt want to screw me over in the first place and send me to the barracks, he was following orders. He also said he followed his orders, and is now sending me where I want to go. Im very excited I wont be working as a janitor anymore. Get to qual on the M16 and pistol range. Also get OC sprayed, not looking forward to that. I remember going into a tear gas chamber back in the day when I was a sea cadet. I had fluids coming out of my face from every hole. I cant wait. I guess sometimes it does pay off to work hard.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2008, 05:20:23 PM »

That's good news. Also bear in mind that 99.9% of our unit recalls over the last 5 years were to support the security force. Which means they got recalled back to active duty to stand gate guard duty or work at a customs check point. None have been what would be called "in rate work". BUT, having said that, make the most of the opportunity as it seems you will.

Ain't it a shame that the Navy doesn't require small arms quals in bootcamp? Ridiculous...

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2008, 05:36:11 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
That's good news. Also bear in mind that 99.9% of our unit recalls over the last 5 years were to support the security force. Which means they got recalled back to active duty to stand gate guard duty or work at a customs check point. None have been what would be called "in rate work". BUT, having said that, make the most of the opportunity as it seems you will.

Ain't it a shame that the Navy doesn't require small arms quals in bootcamp? Ridiculous...

It is sad its not required. Ive shot both the M16 and a pistol before. I was so tired when I shot the pistol in great lakes I did poorly. Only receiving a marksmen. I hope to get expert this time around.

BlkKnit · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2008, 06:48:59 PM »

Look at AAR in either OKC or Hot Springs, Arkansas (I work there) They will probably still be short handed and have a program in place for OJT to get your licenses and may even pay for part or all of the tests. Plus its experience on modern regional jet aircraft that should suit your field quite well (Bombardier CRJ..I hate 'em personally, but I am a turboprop guy).

If you dont mind living in the area, these are worth looking at for an entry level job. Many use it as a springboard to better places. BTW, if you come to AAR, tell 'em I sent ya.....I want my $500 bonus

have a look at aarcorp.com dang they got a lot of places I didn't know about!

eagl · « **Reply #25 on:** January 23, 2008, 07:39:43 PM »

It would be back in a govt job, but check out usajobs.com.

eagl · « **Reply #26 on:** January 23, 2008, 07:43:02 PM »

Smut (CJ Martin) used to play AH a lot... He was navy, electronics type, forbidden by official edict to make coffee while his ship was underway, and when he got out he went to work on the F-18 program on the civvy side. He got out to work on Janes F-15 and Janes F-18, and then went back to Boeing to work on the superhornet program.

Based on his experience (navy puke who couldn't be trusted to make coffee

), consider trying Boeing.

Hornet33 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 23, 2008, 08:18:49 PM »

BlueJ1 I see your here in the Norfolk area now. You would be surprised about how many Navy guys I know who are in the same boat as you. Not satisfied with their job / choice of career.

If your wanting to serve in the military, work aviation, and actually DO something everyday that serves your country and people in general you should take a look at the Coast Guard. We fly the HH-60 Jay Hawk so your already trained and you would end up on a flight crew. SAR missions, counter narcotics missions, medivac. You'd be VERY suprised at how many prior service folks come into the Coast Guard and end up making a 20+ year career out of it.

Anytime you want to talk, meet up for a beer or something PM me and I'd be happy to talk to you about my experiance with the Guard. I can also get you in touch with the right people in this area if you decide that's a route your looking to pursue.

I assume your stationed over at NOB. I live about 10-15 minutes away from there and maybe 20 minutes from NAS Oceana.

Anyway the invitation is there.

eagl · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2008, 08:40:13 PM »

If you want to be a cop, try the California Highway Patrol. They have the hands-down best retirement pension in the country. Every CA governor in the last couple decades has been trying to get their fingers into that pot, but the CHP has some good lawyers

The CHP has some attractive military to CHP options. Yea the CHP academy is like 10 months long, but the pay is pretty good and after you get some seniority, you can often get transferred pretty much anywhere in the state you want. Gotta do your time in LA or El Centro first, but after a couple years your options open up.

My Dad was career CHP and my brother is CHP now. It has it's downsides of course (once in a while they get shot) but they have a fairly good reputation and they don't get shot at too often.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #29 on:** January 23, 2008, 08:46:30 PM »

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Originally posted by eagl
If you want to be a cop, try the California Highway Patrol. They have the hands-down best retirement pension in the country. Every CA governor in the last couple decades has been trying to get their fingers into that pot, but the CHP has some good lawyers

The CHP has some attractive military to CHP options. Yea the CHP academy is like 10 months long, but the pay is pretty good and after you get some seniority, you can often get transferred pretty much anywhere in the state you want. Gotta do your time in LA or El Centro first, but after a couple years your options open up.

My Dad was career CHP and my brother is CHP now. It has it's downsides of course (once in a while they get shot) but they have a fairly good reputation and they don't get shot at too often.

Oh man, I bet they got some good play in the late '70's!

CHiP's I mean, not necessarily your dad.