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Offline Biggoals2bdone

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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #30 on: April 25, 2008, 11:53:40 »
Tyler are you in the US Army, because in Canada, there is no such thing as Boot.
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #31 on: April 25, 2008, 12:03:01 »
Hi Dj,

First of all congrats to you for wanting to clean up your life.  Well we are not that different.  My wife/friends think it is crazy what I want to do but I know in my gut that Pilot is the life for me. 

The same should be for you.  If you TRULY believe you were meant to be in the Combat Arms then by all means go for it regardless of the nay-sayers.  it's your life buddy - not theirs.  Your son will grow up to be proud of a dad that had the guts to follow his own convictions.  The military will offer life lessons that cannot be gained out here in the civilian world.  Not to mention the pay would be comperable or better.  You'd also have educational opportunities to pursue a diploma/degree later in your career.  You will also have job stability which is much more than I can say for anyone in the civilian world (unless you work for the government).  The army is a life less ordinary.

As for your personal issues.  Get that GED, build up your physical fitness and learn that you can change from an angry fellow to a disciplined soldier with a son to care for.  You are doing this for his well-being also.

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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #32 on: April 25, 2008, 12:05:54 »
So sorry.  BMQ.  Terribly sorry for using the wrong slang.  Whatever.  ::)
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #33 on: April 25, 2008, 12:13:06 »
Quote from: Biggoals2bdone on April 25, 2008, 11:53:40
Tyler are you in the US Army, because in Canada, there is no such thing as Boot.

Funny, I seem to remember going to boot camp around 79ish.
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #34 on: April 25, 2008, 12:17:18 »
"Boot Camp".  It's just slang for BMQ right?
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #35 on: April 25, 2008, 12:18:26 »
yup
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #36 on: April 25, 2008, 12:22:22 »
I think there has been many slang names for it (we called it boot camp in '89 when I did it) but I think there is a more 'funky' name for it now  ;)
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #37 on: April 25, 2008, 12:27:11 »
Quote from: Eye In The Sky on April 25, 2008, 12:22:22
I think there has been many slang names for it (we called it boot camp in '89 when I did it) but I think there is a more 'funky' name for it now  ;)
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #38 on: April 25, 2008, 12:28:27 »
oh yeah!  "Basic Up!".  Where all your instructors tell you,"good job", "we're proud of you", "do you need some help?"  HAHA.  Oh, and they never use the F-Bomb.  It's "Frig" or "Friggin!".  Man I can't wait for my Basic Up, it's gonna be a walk in the park!

Note:  TylerSnap!'s post is heavily laced with sarcasm.
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #39 on: April 25, 2008, 12:37:33 »
Quote from: TylerSnap! on April 25, 2008, 12:17:18
"Boot Camp".  It's just slang for BMQ right?

While a "slang" term for anything does not have to have official recognition to be used, sometimes there are consequences for using the wrong slang.  I've most often heard "boot camp" used in reference to USMC basic recruit training.  Way back in 1976 (when I attended CFRC Cornwallis) the commonly use term was "basic".  One of my fellow recruits once used the term "boot camp" in the presence of an instructor (and he may also have called him a DI, another no-no).  The instructor, to reinforce his lesson about nomenclature, made the recruit wear both pairs of his boots, one pair on his feet, one pair on his hands and had him walk on all fours around the barracks 100 times.
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #40 on: April 25, 2008, 12:39:51 »
Well if anything will convince dj to join the forces that should be it.
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Re: I need some strong advice, from people who might have been in my shoes.
« Reply #41 on: April 25, 2008, 12:41:29 »
Hi there.

This is just my opinion, cause its similar to yours.  I am a session bass player, and I'm currently on the road in North America.  This life, its great it really is, I get to meet lots of great people such as Finger Eleven, Goo Goo Dolls, Faber Drive, Jimmy Eat World.  And all the other great bands I've got to meet while touring.  The money is good, not many expenses due to the tour bus and riders (meals and drinks) at shows.  Now, despite all this, I'm home in 4 days and when I get there I am re-activating my application and going to be merit listed again (how do I know?, because the Capt. at Toronto CFRC told me he would do it for me after I talked to him).  I thought to myself the same thing you did, I want to have a stable job with a stable income, now I could go to Fleming in Peterborough ON for their Paramedic program, but the opportunities, benefits, and yes money are too plentiful in the Forces to pass up.  Its an exiting, and demanding job, and that is very appealing to me.  There is no money to be made in music anymore.  People do not buy albums, everything is downloaded.  And the only age demographic with enough money to spend on music (age 14-18 & its their parents money :-p) just don't care enough to buy the album, they will just Limewire that catchy song in their head.  I'm leaving for something better, no doubt.

You appear to have been making a big effort to reach your goal here, good for you.  As for what you should do, by what you have told us, CF sounds like a wise choice.  And if you really are passionate about it and willing to do what is necessary to get in then thats half the battle won.  Just remember (as I'm sure you are fully aware), what you want to go into is dangerous, things happen, and as you said, you have a son and a girlfriend to look after.

Good luck to you, Kyle
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« Reply #42 on: July 09, 2008, 11:10:14 »
Hey guys, read some post on here for the last few months but i am faced with a decision and i figured who better to ask then people in the forces.

*sorry about my life story*

Now Ive had a pretty rocky childhood, i don't have any formal training or education, my folks split up when i was 12 and my moms went nutty dragging me and my sister all over Canada so i never had the same opportunity's as others my age. We never stayed in one place too long so i didn't even have the chance to graduate high school. the highest i achieved was some grade eleven courses, but i am not stupid, before all this i had A's, and high B's in school so i know what I'm capable of intellectually. I am now 21 and some people have recommended the army to me as a structured environment that will give me skills in life, but is not having my GED going to greatly hamper my lifestyle there? Ive been told to go for officer training, but obviously i need schooling for that, so i guess my question to all you guys is this:

Should i go back and get me GED (yeah i realize I'm old and it embarrasses me, but its better late than never) and look into post secondary and go officer or is it worth all the trouble? Maybe i should just go NCO like some have told me.......I'm sick of dead end jobs.

I really need a direction in life and a career path to look ahead to, a goals to set and eventually achieve, this has been on my chest for along time, so i welcome all opinions whatever advice you can give i will listen to because this crossroad may shape the outcome of my entire life!

Thanx for your time :salute:
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Re: Need help in life
« Reply #43 on: July 09, 2008, 11:34:38 »
The highest level of education you have, the better.


Go and get your GED, then join up.


Pretty blunt answer I know, but it is the best option. Also do a search of the site, since there have been questions like this asked before.

Good luck.
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Re: Need help in life
« Reply #44 on: July 09, 2008, 11:35:34 »
You may be able to join right now, depending on how many credits you have, but I highly reccommend getting your GED first. It leaves you with more options in the Military, and it makes you a better candidate for selection.
Your background is nothing to be embarrassed about.  What's important is that you're going for it.

Good luck, and keep us posted!
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