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Garoad Kuroda

Prophet of Muppetry

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,989

02-19-2004 23:14

Anyone here have any experience in this field?

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WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

Devlin Gallant

Thought Police

Join date: 18 Jun 2003

Posts: 5,948

02-20-2004 10:00

I was in the Air Force for 13 years.

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Garoad Kuroda

Prophet of Muppetry

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,989

02-20-2004 15:58

Recently? I've been thinking of going in, probably as an officer since I have a degree. I don't know how familiar you are with how things are now, but if you have any advice I'd love to hear it. Especially anything that pertains to the initial training!

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BTW

WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

Moleculor Satyr

Fireflies!

Join date: 5 Jan 2004

Posts: 2,650

02-20-2004 17:06

As long as you're not married, and have no kids, or other relationships of the romantic kind, go ahead. Join.

If you're married and/or have kids, the military is the absolute worst, most cruel thing you can possibly do to them. 'specially kids.

*speaking from experience*

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Devlin Gallant

Thought Police

Join date: 18 Jun 2003

Posts: 5,948

02-21-2004 13:33

It's a good job if you don't mind being told what to do. Much better then the other services. Better food, better facilities, more freedom in a lot of ways. Lots of ways to further your Education very cheaply while in. Enlisted training includes Basic, and Technical schools. Officers have OTS. Talk to a recruiter, doesnt obligate you to join.

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David Cartier

Registered User

Join date: 8 Jun 2003

Posts: 1,018

02-21-2004 16:24

Agreed. From the standpoint of having been a DoD employee, the Air Force has the best deal of any of the services.

From: someone

Originally posted by Devlin Gallant
It's a good job if you don't mind being told what to do. Much better then the other services. Better food, better facilities, more freedom in a lot of ways. Lots of ways to further your Education very cheaply while in. Enlisted training includes Basic, and Technical schools. Officers have OTS. Talk to a recruiter, doesnt obligate you to join.

Garoad Kuroda

Prophet of Muppetry

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,989

02-21-2004 20:21

One thing I'm worried about is ending up in a "bad" job. I know you can get a guarantee when you sign up; but during wartime or for whatever other reason if manpower is badly short in certain areas, can they reassign you to a totally different job? I want to get into software development or any other type of tech job (especially good if it transfers over to a civilian position well), since I have a Computer Science BS right now.

Although, if I could pretty much have a guarantee to stay in the field I want, I wouldn't rule out staying for a long term (assuming I liked it). I'm not sure if I should choose the reserves or not, either. This is my toughest life decision ever and I'm very slow at deciding anything. lol

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BTW

WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

David Cartier

Registered User

Join date: 8 Jun 2003

Posts: 1,018

02-21-2004 20:29

You can get a guarantee from any branch but it's no good unless you get it in writing, just like anywhere else. Someone with a BS in Computer Science obviously isn't going to get a "bad" job, but it could very well be a fairly boring one, just the same as in the civilian sector.You might want to look into the Navy, too; the uniforms are better looking!

From: someone

Originally posted by Garoad Kuroda
One thing I'm worried about is ending up in a "bad" job. I know you can get a guarantee when you sign up; but during wartime or for whatever other reason if manpower is badly short in certain areas, can they reassign you to a totally different job? I want to get into software development or any other type of tech job (especially good if it transfers over to a civilian position well), since I have a Computer Science BS right now.

Although, if I could pretty much have a guarantee to stay in the field I want, I wouldn't rule out staying for a long term (assuming I liked it). I'm not sure if I should choose the reserves or not, either. This is my toughest life decision ever and I'm very slow at deciding anything. lol

Dusty Rhodes

sick up and fed

Join date: 3 Aug 2003

Posts: 147

02-22-2004 00:47

If a good job is your only objective, you probably should steer clear of military service. Patriotism and service to country should figure into a decision to join the military.

Garoad Kuroda

Prophet of Muppetry

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,989

02-22-2004 09:27

From: someone

Originally posted by Dusty Rhodes
If a good job is your only objective, you probably should steer clear of military service. Patriotism and service to country should figure into a decision to join the military.

I've already thought about that, no worries.

A boring job certainly isn't a problem either...I'm just concerned about coming back into this (tech) job market years from now when even more jobs are exported overseas, if I don't have some kind of worthwhile job skill...I'll really be screwed.

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BTW

WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

Devlin Gallant

Thought Police

Join date: 18 Jun 2003

Posts: 5,948

02-22-2004 15:28

Be sure to research the specific job you want. Most software used by the military is developed for it by civilian companies. Make sure you find what you want first.

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Garoad Kuroda

Prophet of Muppetry

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,989

02-22-2004 17:25

How do I research that? Just look around the AF websites?

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BTW

WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

David Cartier

Registered User

Join date: 8 Jun 2003

Posts: 1,018

02-22-2004 19:06

Check out www.defenselink.mil

Garoad Kuroda

Prophet of Muppetry

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,989

02-22-2004 22:32

Thanks I'll keep that in mind.

If I start off with the reserves, is it hard to transfer over to active? Or if I start with the shortest length contract, is it tough to get that extended? Or...is it possible to change jobs after a certain amount of time?

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BTW

WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

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Garoad Kuroda Prophet of Muppetry Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,989	02-19-2004 23:14 Anyone here have any experience in this field? _____________________ BTW WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!
Devlin Gallant Thought Police Join date: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 5,948	02-20-2004 10:00 I was in the Air Force for 13 years. _____________________ I LIKE children, I've just never been able to finish a whole one.
Garoad Kuroda Prophet of Muppetry Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,989	02-20-2004 15:58 Recently? I've been thinking of going in, probably as an officer since I have a degree. I don't know how familiar you are with how things are now, but if you have any advice I'd love to hear it. Especially anything that pertains to the initial training! _____________________ BTW WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!
Moleculor Satyr Fireflies! Join date: 5 Jan 2004 Posts: 2,650	02-20-2004 17:06 As long as you're not married, and have no kids, or other relationships of the romantic kind, go ahead. Join. If you're married and/or have kids, the military is the absolute worst, most cruel thing you can possibly do to them. 'specially kids. speaking from experience _____________________ </sarcasm>
Devlin Gallant Thought Police Join date: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 5,948	02-21-2004 13:33 It's a good job if you don't mind being told what to do. Much better then the other services. Better food, better facilities, more freedom in a lot of ways. Lots of ways to further your Education very cheaply while in. Enlisted training includes Basic, and Technical schools. Officers have OTS. Talk to a recruiter, doesnt obligate you to join. _____________________ I LIKE children, I've just never been able to finish a whole one.
David Cartier Registered User Join date: 8 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,018	02-21-2004 16:24 Agreed. From the standpoint of having been a DoD employee, the Air Force has the best deal of any of the services. From: someone Originally posted by Devlin Gallant It's a good job if you don't mind being told what to do. Much better then the other services. Better food, better facilities, more freedom in a lot of ways. Lots of ways to further your Education very cheaply while in. Enlisted training includes Basic, and Technical schools. Officers have OTS. Talk to a recruiter, doesnt obligate you to join.
Garoad Kuroda Prophet of Muppetry Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,989	02-21-2004 20:21 One thing I'm worried about is ending up in a "bad" job. I know you can get a guarantee when you sign up; but during wartime or for whatever other reason if manpower is badly short in certain areas, can they reassign you to a totally different job? I want to get into software development or any other type of tech job (especially good if it transfers over to a civilian position well), since I have a Computer Science BS right now. Although, if I could pretty much have a guarantee to stay in the field I want, I wouldn't rule out staying for a long term (assuming I liked it). I'm not sure if I should choose the reserves or not, either. This is my toughest life decision ever and I'm very slow at deciding anything. lol _____________________ BTW WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!
David Cartier Registered User Join date: 8 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,018	02-21-2004 20:29 You can get a guarantee from any branch but it's no good unless you get it in writing, just like anywhere else. Someone with a BS in Computer Science obviously isn't going to get a "bad" job, but it could very well be a fairly boring one, just the same as in the civilian sector.You might want to look into the Navy, too; the uniforms are better looking! From: someone Originally posted by Garoad Kuroda One thing I'm worried about is ending up in a "bad" job. I know you can get a guarantee when you sign up; but during wartime or for whatever other reason if manpower is badly short in certain areas, can they reassign you to a totally different job? I want to get into software development or any other type of tech job (especially good if it transfers over to a civilian position well), since I have a Computer Science BS right now. Although, if I could pretty much have a guarantee to stay in the field I want, I wouldn't rule out staying for a long term (assuming I liked it). I'm not sure if I should choose the reserves or not, either. This is my toughest life decision ever and I'm very slow at deciding anything. lol
Dusty Rhodes sick up and fed Join date: 3 Aug 2003 Posts: 147	02-22-2004 00:47 If a good job is your only objective, you probably should steer clear of military service. Patriotism and service to country should figure into a decision to join the military.
Garoad Kuroda Prophet of Muppetry Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,989	02-22-2004 09:27 From: someone Originally posted by Dusty Rhodes If a good job is your only objective, you probably should steer clear of military service. Patriotism and service to country should figure into a decision to join the military. I've already thought about that, no worries. A boring job certainly isn't a problem either...I'm just concerned about coming back into this (tech) job market years from now when even more jobs are exported overseas, if I don't have some kind of worthwhile job skill...I'll really be screwed. _____________________ BTW WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!
Devlin Gallant Thought Police Join date: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 5,948	02-22-2004 15:28 Be sure to research the specific job you want. Most software used by the military is developed for it by civilian companies. Make sure you find what you want first. _____________________ I LIKE children, I've just never been able to finish a whole one.
Garoad Kuroda Prophet of Muppetry Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,989	02-22-2004 17:25 How do I research that? Just look around the AF websites? _____________________ BTW WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!
David Cartier Registered User Join date: 8 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,018	02-22-2004 19:06 Check out www.defenselink.mil
Garoad Kuroda Prophet of Muppetry Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,989	02-22-2004 22:32 Thanks I'll keep that in mind. If I start off with the reserves, is it hard to transfer over to active? Or if I start with the shortest length contract, is it tough to get that extended? Or...is it possible to change jobs after a certain amount of time? _____________________ BTW WTF is C3PO supposed to be USEFUL for anyway, besides whining? Stupid piece of scrap metal would be more useful recycled as a toaster. But even that would suck, because who would want to listen to a whining wussy toaster? Is he gold plated? If that's the case he should just be melted down into gold ingots. Help the economy some, and stop being so damn useless you stupid bucket of bolts! R2 is 1,000 times more useful than your tin man ass, and he's shaped like a salt and pepper shaker FFS!

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