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Ustorque
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 03:56 pm: | 
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Chase as was said by all thanks for you commitment and service to all of us and our country, can't wait to finally meet ya and enjoy some great rides in the future. |
Torquemonster
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 04:17 pm: |
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"You don't know shit until you are at least 30. "
Dont sweat being 28 and starting fresh. I made a career change @ 34 with 3 kids in tow and am happier than Ive ever been. Props to you for wanting be a better Dad. Thats what its all about.
Put your dilemma in the big man's hands and get some sleep. He'll point you in the right direction.
Thank you for defending our country! |
Chasespeed
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 05:14 pm: |
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Thanks all....
Today worked out pretty good... FINALLY got the 214 worked out, only tool 7 times...
Anyway...
Thanks for the words and support...
Anyway, i have been loading the truck, repacking bearings on the trailer, checking this and that... gotta disconnect the battery in the sporty, that damn alarm thing making the lights flash will make me insane before I even get on the highway....
SO... the next page has been turned.
They have been trying to talk me into staying since... well.. who knows.
BUT, with everyone doing a big draw down, no bonuses anywhere... there is no incentive to stay.
That being said....
Time to get back to work....
Chase |
Spatten1
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 05:20 pm: |
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Thanks for serving, we all owe you a debt of gratitude. |
Ratyson
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 05:31 pm: |
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Chase, thanks for your service!!
My last day in the Navy was September 16th, 1992. And I remember it like it was a week ago.
The beginning of the transition is scarier than the transition itself.
What was your rate? Anything that tranfers to the civilian sector?
Mine didn't... I was an AW/Rescue Swimmer... not much to transfer from that except being a lifeguard, and that doesn't pay much.
Good luck!! And following winds! |
Americanmadexb
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 06:36 pm: |
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Thanks for your service.... sending my brother back to Iraq this Fri!!
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2008xb12scg
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 06:48 pm: |
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Thanks for your service Chase! My 17 y.o. son has decided to join the military. |
Chasespeed
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 08:22 pm: |
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Click for larger pics..
OBVIOUSLY this rig is unique, and its safe to say I wont be missed on the road...
Tiff didnt finish the graphic on the side...
Oh well...
Chase |
Doon
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 10:34 am: |
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Safe travels and thanks for your service.
84-> 32? Where is home? And see you at HHR (assuming I get back from Myrtle beach and Daytona in time )
-Patrick |
P_squared
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 10:42 am: |
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Thank you for your service. You'll be just fine. I did the same thing almost 10 years ago, leaving the military after 10 years at 28 yrs. old. It worked out well for me, as I'm sure it will for you.
God speed and travel safe. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 11:07 am: |
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Chase,
You are not starting over, you are about to apply ten years of experience under different circumstances. That “Real World” people kept referring to? No such thing, you were already there and chances are those that called Non-Military life the “Real World” were making excuses for piss poor performance.
+1 on GI Bill. You will come out cash positive to take a couple classes. Take those classes, get a degree. Military service is GREAT, but it has a glass ceiling without a (pe)degree. Good news it can be basket-weaving 101. Military service has taught you most of what you need to know already, get a pretty piece of paper and a nice frame too.
Try sleeping in! It's quite a nice experience. Why just last Sunday I stayed in bed until almost 7 AM! Amazing what you can do as a civilian.
Try not shaving sometime. Ask me about going to work unshaven once! It was a sureal experience! Sometimes I don’t shave on Saturday OR Sunday.
Question authority. Done well some of these people APPRICIATE it.
Have Fun.
Be Proud.
BorowedBike
USN 1988 - 1994 |
Buelliedan
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 11:25 am: |
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The shaving comment is so true! I used to shave every day Mon-Fri and would try not to on Sat and sun. Now I have a policy that I only shave once a week on saturday! I love it!!! |
Chasespeed
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 04:39 pm: |
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Well, fist thing is first.
In Jacksonville, FL right now... having a drink. My Poor rodeo has a permanent crease down the middle now. That trailer is just WAY too narrow... need to re-design that. It has been airborne, and on one wheel, on many occasions. Not to mention the slab from Victoria, TX to Baton Rouge...
ANYWAY...
ON the 1100 miles I have driven alone so far, I have put a HUGE amount of thought into things.
Right now, I am going to get my family situated... I am still actively searching for work, BUT, also trying to decide which PROFESSIONAL route I should take. I would be jsut happy swinging wrenches for a living, or working in a shop, or better yet, opening my own(with more focus than the first time). BUT, I DO need to feed 3 other mouthes besides me....
AS long as I can meet my financial obligations, I will take the job that suits my needs, and desires.
SO, got anotehr 1100 miles to go, and put some more thought into it. I want to pursue a degree, but, other than Mechanical Engineering, I dont really know much about what it out there(YET, I will be looking deeper within the week)....
NOW...
I havent shaved since Tuesday..
Tried to sleep in... just dont know how yet.....
And as far as questioning authority...
Yeah, that is sorta a daily thing for me...
Only thing is, I have learned how to do it with tact....
Thanks all. I will be home on Saturday morning.
Chase |
Tank_bueller
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 05:15 pm: |
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Good Luck my friend, and thank you for your service.
No advice here, only well wishes to you and your family. |
Teddagreek
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 09:44 pm: |
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Good Luck...
Might want to look into the reserves if you have any inactive time on your contract, You can basically join but aren't committed to a contract.
I did almost three years in the reserves this way. My only regret is not staying in the reserves..
You active duty time weighs in a lot in the reserves you could basically finish your 20 and end up with a better pension then some one who did just 20 years in the reserves..
If you were a mechanic you can make a pretty good career with a decent city.
Good luck again
I wish you the best.. |
Brinnutz
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 10:06 pm: |
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I did what Tedda did.
I finished my IRR time in the reserves (still am). It's a crock of shit, but after being out a year I missed it to damn much to not be some part of it.
So, one weekend a month it is. Oh, and you can get some health and dental insurance through TriCare for pretty cheap ($80 for a single guy), it's called TriCare Reserve Select medical. It's a good gig, since that's really the main reason I drill. |
Chasespeed
| | Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 11:12 am: |
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So, one weekend a month it is. Oh, and you can get some health and dental insurance through TriCare for pretty cheap ($80 for a single guy), it's called TriCare Reserve Select medical. It's a good gig, since that's really the main reason I drill.
I was told I would only be covered while activated, etc.
I do plan talk to someone more thuroughly when I get home....
And I was a mech before the navy, but, not during.
Thanks all...
Chase |
Chasespeed
| | Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 01:46 pm: |
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Well, I am in Monson, MA.. in one piece...
After this long drive, I am having a drink, and a buddy is on his way out to help me unload, and move stuff...
Chase |
Court
| | Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 02:51 pm: |
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Damn man . . . did you avoid me just cause you thought **I** might cook?
Keep the reports up. . . . you have a lot of folks cheering you on.
Court |
Djkaplan
| | Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 05:20 pm: |
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Just about everywhere I've ever worked has had a military veteran calling the shots at some level. You apply for a position at a place like this and your service will get noticed; it's absolutely a foot in the door. |
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