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padre:
Glad to hear from you though
aaamy:
Happy birthday, mister biggrin
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Hey hows it going everyone? I am back and hopefully gonna be online more often I finally found a temporary job its at ups just for a little bit so i can have some money but its going okay. I am basically just trying to enjoy myself now and have a good time so if anyone is local and wants to go out drinking or...
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mrsted_stryker:
Happy New Year!
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padre:
I haven't heard from you in a while. How are you doing?
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hey everyone sorry i know i havent been on much recently been really busy trying to find work but i miss all you guys so drop me a line or just hit me up by email if u wanna chat i still hop on to see if anything is new just haven't had extra time to sit on here like i would like to you...
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leib_:
thanks for commenting on my set

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hrlyquinn:
Welcome to SGDelaware! Come on in and say hi. smile
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alright well lately my life sucks the girl i thought i was in love with and loved me too bailed on me i can't find work i have a temporary job but its only til the new year yippee (sarcasm) i never get to see my daughter and im miserable i just wanna be happy life sucks seriously im single im lonely im poor i...
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fragilesong_:
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tinypixy:
Good morning darling! Just droping in to say good morning and I hope your weekend was good so far wink
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So i haven't done a blog in a little while just thought i would let everyone know nothing is new in my life still single still have drama with my ex but im trying to just deal with everything and keep clear of alcohol so i don't end up drinkin way too much like i did before when things were going bad but other then...
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ilbulldog:
Hey, how goes the job hunt?
ilbulldog:
That's good news. Keep thinking about school though. Sorry, sounding like a dad.
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hey everyone so since i have been out the job search isn't going well been applying every where and anywhere for any kind of work but i think i might just go and join the army with how shitty the economy is really and i kind of miss the military service what do u guys think?
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ilbulldog:
Hey pal. Please tell me if my advise is unwanted. It's just that I've been where you are and I want to help. So here it is:

The economy sucks and it's going to get worse. GO TO SCHOOL. The GI bill provides enough for some living expenses in addition to tuition and books, etc. You earned it, use it. It will give the economy time to recover and will make you more marketable. If you really miss the military, consider ROTC. You might end up on scholarship and still collect your GI Bill.

If you don't want to do that, apply at security companies. They don't always advertise but are almost always looking for people. They end up having to hire a bunch of what we used to call "shitbirds" so when a vet comes along, they usually snap them up. The work's not hard and if you do well you move up quickly. This is what I did for two years after I got out. That was until I figured out I wasn't going very far without going to school. Unfortunately for me, I fell between the old and the new GI Bill so I had to pay for it myself.

Find the local office of your state's office of employment security. First, if you haven't already, apply for unemployment. Again, you're eligible and you've earned it. They also all have people whose job is to help vets leaving the service. They can point you to vet-friendly businesses where you'll have an edge and will help you apply for government jobs where, again, being a vet gives you a step up.

If you're set on going back, and I really do understand missing the lifestyle, consider the reserves or National Guard. It will give you some extra cash and even more benefits for going back to school. The guard is offering literally thousands of dollars in signing bonuses, especially for returning vets.

That's my say. Wishing you the best of luck in whatever you decide.
bitten:
oh yes. very very nice. biggrin
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i am finally home, i love it here im glad to be around my family and just been so busy i have been here for two weeks and barely spent anytime on the computer but its okay ill try to make more time for u guys love u all!
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ilbulldog:
Welcome home my friend. Can I give you a little advice from someone who's been there? Coming home can be hard. After the initial rush you may feel yourself getting, for lack of a better word, restless. You may begin to be bothered by all the differences between civilian life and Marine life. Most people won't understand what you've been through, what you've accomplished. This may make you angry. Anyway, my point is to find someone to talk to, someone you trust, another vet, whatever. When I came home, after the initial rush, I just got angry. Drank too much, got in fights. It doesn't happen to everyone, but it happens a lot. I hope you understand that I'm just trying to be helpful here. Again, welcome home and thank you for your service.
mrsted_stryker:
ya it sucks. But its ok, I am working from HOME!! biggrin wink
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since i am stuck in california until what i can only hope is monday im going out and getting fucking shmammered fuck this shit i just want to get out and go home to see my family FUCK!!!!!!! mad mad
ilbulldog:
Sorry you're having such a tough time pal.
bitten:
awww poor guy stuck in Cali. tongue!!!
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THE VETERANS BY: Chad Van Rys

he left a family and a home
great friends and a life
because something big came up
and it was just his turn to go

i know not everyone agrees
with our boss and his policies
and sometimes even they get down
when their working on christmas eve

but dont try and look behind their eyes
you may not...
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fragilesong_:
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