Uncle Du 22 Posted December 30, 2009 I'm an E-6. I'm still in the reserves and it's pretty much a joke. I know it's not that bad, and I know how to do it and all, but there's the distinct possibility that they might not even let me back on active duty any way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James the Defender 7 Posted December 30, 2009 Why? Slap your CO or something? :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticks 1 Posted December 30, 2009 I know what you mean...I spent about 6 months (too many) in the Reserves. I think about 75% of my unit couldn't pass their pt test even *rolls eyes* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted December 30, 2009 It's a manning thing with the Navy now. If I were to go back in as an E-6, it would cost them more money than it would cost to train 2 new people in the same thing I did. I do have a critically manned NEC which could help (kinda like an MOS), but being that I'm an E-6, I'm more geared towards leadership and supervision in that pay grade. I wouldn't actually be doing the job that my NEC pertains to, which makes me less marketable to come back in. Yea, the reserves is pretty much a joke. We have some E-7's and above that are all into it, but in reality, we're not really doing anything. It's nice to have the little bit of extra income, but I'm not even doing something in relation to my original training. What branch were you in Sticks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) I just did a show at work where people were buying a vacation house on St. Croix. It looked so nice compared to what I see out my window. Glad to have ya back, Sticks! :D Edited December 30, 2009 by Mara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted December 30, 2009 Hey Sticks! I really do NOT want to go back active duty. I really don't miss that sith. I like having facial hair. I dunno, the jury is still out on you and facial hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted December 30, 2009 Hey, I like it, so it's staying. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted December 30, 2009 Well, I guess that's what counts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted December 31, 2009 Anyone hungry? We're starting to throw out leftovers now because they're at the going bad stage and it's stuff that can't be frozen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted December 31, 2009 I had some leftover KFC, so I'm good. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted December 31, 2009 We had that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayingel 24 Posted December 31, 2009 remind me why i gave up my day off tomorrow to work more of this hellish week at the mall? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayingel 24 Posted December 31, 2009 oh and i just got an academic suspension letter from my college without having been on academic probation first. wtf? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted December 31, 2009 Probably a goof. Call the dean's office or your advisor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticks 1 Posted December 31, 2009 It's a manning thing with the Navy now. If I were to go back in as an E-6, it would cost them more money than it would cost to train 2 new people in the same thing I did. I do have a critically manned NEC which could help (kinda like an MOS), but being that I'm an E-6, I'm more geared towards leadership and supervision in that pay grade. I wouldn't actually be doing the job that my NEC pertains to, which makes me less marketable to come back in. Yea, the reserves is pretty much a joke. We have some E-7's and above that are all into it, but in reality, we're not really doing anything. It's nice to have the little bit of extra income, but I'm not even doing something in relation to my original training. What branch were you in Sticks? Not were, are. I'm active Army...military intelligence officer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ender 8 Posted December 31, 2009 Are you the modern Colonel Flagg? (Prin gets it... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James the Defender 7 Posted December 31, 2009 I love when Flagg pops out of the trash can outside the mess to talk to Charles. "Your mother, your father, and your sister Hon-a-rea." "That's Honoria." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted December 31, 2009 Not were, are. I'm active Army...military intelligence officer Ahhh, cool! What are ya, like a Captain? Just guessing. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted December 31, 2009 I think that Sticks has more intelligence than Flagg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James the Defender 7 Posted December 31, 2009 I think everyone does :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted December 31, 2009 I just did a show at work where people were buying a vacation house on St. Croix. It looked so nice compared to what I see out my window. Glad to have ya back, Sticks! Was it House Hunters International? With the guy that wanted to live on the boat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ender 8 Posted December 31, 2009 Just bought my yearly bottle of Lagavulin. Feeling a bit crap, so I may just stay in tonight, drink it and watch all my friends tweet/text how drunk they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted December 31, 2009 I'm thirsty and would really like to start drinking right now. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) I just did a show at work where people were buying a vacation house on St. Croix. It looked so nice compared to what I see out my window. Glad to have ya back, Sticks! Was it House Hunters International? With the guy that wanted to live on the boat? It was, but not with the guy with the boat. It was a family from Ohio. Might not have aired yet. Shh. :p Edited December 31, 2009 by Mara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad furday 57 Posted December 31, 2009 Dad brought home a red wine called Excelsior...and all I could do was quote Scotty: "Excelsior?! Why in god's name would you want that bucket of bolts?!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
