I am currently in the final year of my college and just starting my journey towards a career in cloud computing. I hold an AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and am currently pursuing the Solutions Architect Associate certification. Additionally, I am learning Linux, Networking, Operating Systems, Python, and Containers.
I am planning to pursue a career as an AWS Cloud Support Engineer to kick-start my journey in the cloud domain. I have noticed entry-level positions for this role and am very interested. I am open to all kinds of advice and suggestions. If anyone working in this field could offer their guidance, I would greatly appreciate it.
Looking for a mentor:) as well.

I am currently in the final year of my college and just starting my journey towards a career in cloud computing. I hold an AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and am currently pursuing the Solutions Architect Associate certification. Additionally, I am learning Linux, Networking, Operating Systems, Python, and Containers.
I am planning to pursue a career as an AWS Cloud Support Engineer to kick-start my journey in the cloud domain. I have noticed entry-level positions for this role and am very interested. I am open to all kinds of advice and suggestions. If anyone working in this field could offer their guidance, I would greatly appreciate it.

I am currently in the final year of my college and just starting my journey towards a career in cloud computing. I hold an AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and am currently pursuing the Solutions Architect Associate certification. Additionally, I am learning Linux, Networking, Operating Systems, Python, and Containers.
I am planning to pursue a career as an AWS Cloud Support Engineer to kick-start my journey in the cloud domain. I have noticed entry-level positions for this role and am very interested. I am open to all kinds of advice and suggestions. If anyone working in this field could offer their guidance, I would greatly appreciate it.

Please help
It feels like there's no job that can provide a liveable wage I am in my late teens and I have no idea on what I want to study since it feels like all jobs are insanely oversaturated and not to mention AI advancements.
pharmacy but people say there's not much career growth and the wage is too low for the amount of study ($25 an hour)
Medicine but its insanely competitive, will be studying past my 30s most likely, burnout is high.
Anything in tech I've heard is insanely saturated and the job market isn't looking good for it.
Engineering I have heard is oversaturated similar to tech.
Architecture isn't well paid for the education required and poor work life balance.
Law is similar to architecture
accounting may become redundant due to AI
Psychology is apparently useless
Nursing is a difficult job with understaffing, ect
Nutrition doesn't have many job opportunities.
Trades work will be difficult especially since I really can't stand the heat during the summer I won't be able to work.
So what jobs aren't oversaturated with a normal work life balance...?

I am NOT OOP. OOP is u/Onceuponaclimb
Originally posted to offmychest
I (25f) was left millions of dollars by someone I use to casually date
Trigger Warnings: death, stroke
Original Post: October 19, 2022
So, I am still in shock writing this post and I haven’t told anyone yet, not even my husband. I think the first thing I need to do is speak with my husband and then decide what we want to do. I am not sure how he will feel about this. I’m going to go on a whole ride here because this is still so unbelievable.
I (25f) was left millions of dollars by an older guy I use to date. Back in 2017 when I was in college, I went to Florida to spend the summer with my uncle. I use to frequent the Las Olas area and one evening while I was out with some friends who lived in Florida, I met an older gentleman. I was 20 at the time, not a lot of experience with men or anything really.
This guy was in his early 60s but definitely looked 45 max. We started dating and mostly, I would just attend these high end events with him like galas and yacht parties and travel around the states a lot. At this time, his wife had just passed on a year ago and during the summer I met his son casually at a dinner party at his place. I would run into his son whenever I was at his place and we had a good relationship.
Dating this guy was super refreshing, like, a finer kind of life I was never really use to. It was just a fun time and all throughout this time, we never slept together once. We would kiss and cuddle but he never initiated sex. It was just great conversation, he told me about all his life experiences and how he made his money, he was into real estate, investing, and the hotel industry. He gave me a lot of advice about money etc. In the back of my mind, I knew he had money ofc but I didn’t realize he had this much money. Anyway, I was in college for Nursing (I am now an CVICU nurse) and at the end of the summer I had to go back to the North for school. A few days before I left, he actually sat me down and asked me if I really wanted to finish school. He basically was asking me to quit school and move to Florida with him and just kind of be his trophy girl. (Which honestly is what I was during the summer) I thought about it and even though it seemed easy, I honestly didn’t know a whole lot about this man, and I never saw myself as that person. I wanted the career, and the degree, and to make my own money. I never ever asked him for money or for anything at all. I just genuinely enjoyed his company.
I wanted to continue to date him however, but he said he couldn’t do the long distance and if we were going to date he would want me to live with him. For me, it was just all too soon. And the huge age gap I wasn’t sure this was something I wanted long term. We ended up going our separate ways but we still kept in touch. Checked in on each other every couple of months. Just hi and bye. I eventually got married. I of course told my husband about that relationship because it did mean a lot to me and I did care about him. The last time I spoke to him was about 3 months ago.
Well, the executor of his estate contacted me a few days ago. A few hours later his son also called me and we talked for a long time about him and how he passed. Honestly, at first I didn’t believe that it was real but after talking with his son. Wow. His son told me this guy talked about me so much and that he told him I pulled him out of depression and sadness after his mom died. His son told me I meant a lot to him because the time I came into his life was a really rough time and I made it better.
I feel so many emotions because I never knew our relationship meant so much to him. I am very grateful he thought of me and I am still not sure if I should accept this money. I am a nurse and while nurses don’t make millions, I make good money to live a comfortable life. My husband also has a great job as well. I will be talking with my husband about it soon. I don’t really know a lot about money but yea… I’m still in shock. I never thought I would ever have this amount of money my entire life.
Tldr; I got left millions of dollars by someone I use to casually date. I am now married.
Relevant Comments
OOP on how she was asked out by the older guy for dates

OOP: Not romantic or filmy at all. Just a regular way people meet. We were at a restaurant that had a bar, I went up to the bar to grab some drinks for us and he was there and offered to pay for them. He asked me to sit at the bar with him and I told him I was already out with some friends. We decided to exchange numbers and he called me. We chatted for a few days and then he asked me out to lunch. Our relationship wasn’t like, romantic or dreamy or anything of the sort. It was just a good time.
When he asked me to move to Florida he just explained he really enjoyed my company and spending time with me and he wanted to explore where this might go. It wasn’t like, “I’m inlove with you and I want to be with you forever” type thing. Thats part of the reason why I am kind of stunned.

AnotherAnimeNerd: Aside from talking to your husband, I'd talk to the son as well. You're in a spot where you and your family can live comfortably (granted, not making any bad financial decisions).
Take a month off and enjoy life, do things he enjoyed. Take his son and just reminisce.

OOP: I talked to his son a few days ago. He wanted to be cremated so his son is going to do that and its just him, his friends, and a couple of extended family members. I will speak with my husband to see if he would be okay with going. If he is, then we will attend.

OOP on speaking with an attorney on how to deal with this properly, don’t tell anyone else until she has decided on the steps on how to protect money should she accept the inheritance

OOP: Thank you for the advice. I for sure will not be telling anyone about it. I have sat on it for a few days alone and haven’t told anyone at all. I will be telling my husband this evening. And we will decide where to go from here.

OOP on if she knew how the older guy has passed on

OOP: His son told me he had a stroke. Was declared brain dead at the hospital and a day later they turned off life supporting measures.

 
Update – posted within the original post: October 20, 2022 (next day)
———-Update: So I spoke with my husband yesterday and he said the choice of whether to accept it or not is entirely up to me. He said money like that could forever change our lives of course, but at the end of the day, if I’m not comfortable accepting it then I shouldn’t. So, I have decided to accept it. Just thinking about being able to retire my parents gives me so much joy. Thanks for all the advice and input! I appreciate it all! ————
Relevant Comments
clowntown777: Be willing to talk to and be flirtatious with men older than your parents. Sometimes possibly even sleeping with them. Boom, get rich.

OOP: Sometimes good companionship is more meaningful than sexual escapades. Not saying we both weren’t attracted to each other but it was more than that. And also, you can form lasting relationships with people your own age. There are a lot of high value men in their 30s who will give you the world if they can and not abuse and take advantage of you, but of course you should treat them the way you want to be treated. Just be genuine. I have dated men who are way well off in their 20s. There is nothing wrong with wanting to date someone who is financially capable, society makes it seem like there is something wrong with that. I’ve never asked any man I’ve ever dated for money or other things. You become your environment and the people you hang around. I’ve learnt a lot about investing and real estate just by being among this crowd. Sometimes that knowledge is way more important than anything else. And if they happen to be 20, 30, 40 years older than you… so what? My husband isn’t a millionaire ofc, but he makes good money and he for sure is a high value man that will take care of me in many ways, and I will do the same for him.

 

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This is probably one of the most asked INFP questions but I'll ask anyways. How in the world did you find the career you LOVE? I feel like there's no career path that interests me. Like literally almost none at all. If I am interested in something, I find out a deal breaker usually. I've been a stay at home mom most of adult life, and I LOVE that. But my kids are teens now. I did all my pre reqs for nursing, but now I don't like dealing with ppl or being in positions with a lot of responsibility because I scared of doing something wrong. It gives me anxiety to not know my place in this world, have no meaningful contribution now that my kids are older. The jobs that do interest me don't pay well. I love dogs, studying human behavior, health and researching topics. Not sure there's a career out there that doesn't require either more college or will deplete me on a daily basis. Did anyone just fall into their job and love it now? What do you do?

Hi guys! I’m a 25F and I’m a BSN prepared RN. I’ve been a nurse for a little over 2 years now and I have lots of debt bc 17 year old me had no idea what I was doing. I have 32k in federal student loans that I pay $116 a month for, I’m not really worried about those but I unfortunately got sucked into private loans. It took me 5 years to get my degree, I had to retake a class and with COVID things got a bit delayed.
I had Sallie Mae loans and my interest rate was 13.75% and I deferred payment all throughout school… keep in mind I even went to a state school and commuted 2 out of 3 years even though I lived an hour and a half away. My grand total for private loans was 128k that I have gotten down to 117k at a refinanced of 6.2% rate… 5.95% on autopay. I started aggressively paying them within the last 9 months and I pay $1,500 a month. I also have a car payment of $550 and my insurance is $140 a month. Those are all of my bills.
I make $46 an hour and clear roughly $4,200 a month without any overtime. Im considering graduate school to become a nurse practitioner. I don’t want to do bedside nursing forever, but I don’t want these loans to hold me pay. I would strongly prefer NOT to defer on my private loans while in graduate school, I still want to keep making payments. My job will pay $5,000 a year and I can take 1 glass at a time up until I get to clinicals so that will make it more affordable. Also the university I want to go too is affiliated with my hospital system so I will get 25% off tuition, plus I can apply for scholarships at my job and potential school. NP school with no scholarships or tuition reimbursement is about 38k for the entire program.
I know I have a lot of debt… it’s super overwhelming but I’m living at home for a very very long time and I’m trying to do the right thing and make this situation right for myself. Becoming an NP I would get at least a 20k bonus on my salary off the bat just as a starting salary.
What do you guys think? I wouldn’t take out any loans for grad school and go slowly so I can pay for it and obtain scholarships while still paying down my private student loans. Is it worth?

My husband is an orthopedic surgeon and cannot take more than a week off at a time, and realistically cannot be up for hours on nights before surgeries. Our (very active) toddler will be 2 1/2 when baby is born. He does not attend daycare nor do we have anyone local who watches him - I care for him 24/7. I’m terrified for the next newborn stage. We had an INCREDIBLY rough time with sleep/colic/feeding with our first, but my husband was just starting his career as an attending and had much more time to help out. Now with a toddler to care for and less help, I know I can’t do it alone.
What’s the best approach? Hire a nanny who can watch our toddler during the day while I take care of the newborn and rest? Send our toddler to daycare? Hire a night nurse? I know we are extremely blessed in that we can now afford this type of help. Would love any tips to help get through this next stage!

We’ve been together 3 years…officially maybe one year. We broke up a few months ago for a month and then got back together and recently trying to make things better. I ended up getting pregnant. When I told him I made him a cute box announcement and he was sooo happy saying how he was praying to God for this. Despite both us wanting a baby, literally talking about it all the time, he has changed his mind now that it’s happened and wants an abortion. I’m just shocked and hurt because he’d always make comments like I can’t believe you not pregnant yet or if you were pregnant you’d definitely be living with me etc. we were just talking about baby names a couple weeks ago. I honestly didn’t think he’d want an abortion…I thought he’d be like let’s do this together and move in (next step pregnant or not) but no. He says he wants to be with me and loves me but still unsure because of how we broke up recently. He wants to live together first and get engaged before bringing a baby in and doesn’t want baby to be in a broken home again. He also mentioned he feels trapped now and obligated and doesn’t want to just be with me cause I’m preggo. I’m like huh?? So hurt. I understand and want all that too but I got pregnant…it’s never gonna be the right time. And I wouldn’t go so far as to think to have an abortion. I’m so turned off by his reaction. And I see him as a coward now and feel like I’ve lost respect for him. I too can see the practicality of having a baby right now, and didn’t even think of an abortion. I love this man and see him in my future so that’s why I was so willing to have it. I was not trying to “trap him”. It’s been 3 years. But now I’m so doubtful…and hurt that he’s that unsure about me, feels “obligated”, and doesn’t seem like he sees a future with me like I thought? Or no faith and hope for us? On top of that so heartless about the abortion, he was like I’ll pay for everything and right away gave me his card no hesitation. He’s being so distant too not even asking how I am and barely texting me. I’m sticking to the logical thing and going to go ahead with the abortion because what I thought was stable and safe is not actually so I’m taken aback. I don’t want to have that drama in my life.
I just want to get it over with and try to move on. I don’t want to be with someone who isn’t sure about me…after 3 years. We’re not that young too. I’m attractive, I have a good career as a nurse, and a lot to offer in a relationship and I just don’t think he values me. If he wanted to he would right?!
Anyway, I’m heartbroken and the pregnancy hormones don’t help. How do I move on? How do I find the strength? To love myself more.

I’ve posted the last couple days about the pregnancy. We’ve been together 3 years…officially maybe one year. We broke up a few months ago for a month and then got back together and recently trying to make things better. I ended up getting pregnant. When I told him I made him a cute box announcement and he was sooo happy saying how he was praying to God for this. Despite both us wanting a baby, literally talking about it all the time, he has changed his mind now that it’s happened and wants an abortion. I’m just shocked and hurt because he’d always make comments like I can’t believe you not pregnant yet or if you were pregnant you’d definitely be living with me etc. we were just talking about baby names a couple weeks ago. I honestly didn’t think he’d want an abortion…I thought he’d be like let’s do this together and move in (next step pregnant or not) but no. He says he wants to be with me and loves me but still unsure because of how we broke up recently. He wants to live together first and get engaged before bringing a baby in and doesn’t want baby to be in a broken home again. He also mentioned he feels trapped now and obligated and doesn’t want to just be with me cause I’m preggo. I’m like huh?? So hurt. I understand and want all that too but I got pregnant…it’s never gonna be the right time. And I wouldn’t go so far as to think to have an abortion. I’m so turned off by his reaction. And I see him as a coward now and feel like I’ve lost respect for him. I too can see the practicality of having a baby right now, and didn’t even think of an abortion. I love this man and see him in my future so that’s why I was so willing to have it. I was not trying to “trap him”. It’s been 3 years. But now I’m so doubtful…and hurt that he’s that unsure about me, feels “obligated”, and doesn’t seem like he sees a future with me like I thought? Or no faith and hope for us? On top of that so heartless about the abortion, he was like I’ll pay for everything and right away gave me his card no hesitation. He’s being so distant too not even asking how I am and barely texting me. I’m sticking to the logical thing and going to go ahead with the abortion because what I thought was stable and safe is not actually so I’m taken aback. I don’t want to have that drama in my life.
I just want to get it over with and try to move on. I don’t want to be with someone who isn’t sure about me…after 3 years. We’re not that young too. I’m attractive, I have a good career as a nurse, and a lot to offer in a relationship and I just don’t think he values me. If he wanted to he would right?!
Anyway, I’m heartbroken and the pregnancy hormones don’t help. How do I move on? How do I find the strength? To love myself more.

Hi all,
I'm not sure it's totally helpful to be asking this question versus getting out and doing something, but I'd like to hear thoughts directly from others.
I'm 33M, have been sober for over three years now, and I feel absolutely stuck in life. I don't enjoy much throughout my day, I'm constantly overthinking, and I doubt my abilities to have a stable career, establish myself financially, have a family, and actually be able to know anything to provide value. I'm medicated for depression on a low dosage, and regularly see a therapist. I'm currently in school with the plan of finishing a degree in just anything (which is a great source of anxiety), though I am considering pursuing nursing after having worked in healthcare for a couple years recently. Former athlete. It's easy to say I don't have hobbies, interests, skills, or knowledge. When I think about it, it feels true, but deep down I know I have much to offer. I spend too much time on reddit or instagram, and have a tendency to compare myself to others, which always lead to bad feelings about myself. Truthfully, I don't do a lot right now, I think I'm afraid to be new again. But every new topic of possible interest comes with waves of anxiety and thoughts of not being good enough. I am afraid that nothing will change, and nothing will settle in.
Have you found yourself in similar patterns? What changed and what does your life look like right now? How did you get out of this space?
Thank you for your time.

I've been working for this dentist for a couple of months now. There is always an adjustment period when you work with someone new, but this is just bizarre behavior to me. I've worked for much larger offices with multiple dentists, I've worked in solo-practitioner offices. In the totality of my career, I've worked with 9 other dentists. I have never seen a dentist touch their patients this much and never in this kind of way. This is the tenth dentist I've worked for, and with my question today, I'm hoping to gain some insight from others in the field.
This particular dentist taps on the side of patient's head when he tells them to bite on the paper. Like aggressively TAPSZ on their temple. I see patients wince and duck, because they're not expecting it, and it looks forceful and un-welcomed. Then he will rub his fingers in circles on their temples when he tells them to grind on the paper. It's not limited to the articulating paper. He runs his fingers down patient's arms, pinches their arms, grabs their arms throughout a procedure.
He was delivering a denture the other day, and he said something like, "this shouldn't pinch or poke ..." then ran his fingers down their arm, grabbing, poking and pinching their skin. Patients recoil from these unwanted touches, and look at me as if I'm in control of the man.
We were delivering an implant crown to a patient earlier this week. He ran his fingers up and down the patient's arm and says, "this will screw aaaaaaaaaall the way into your jaw," and he rubbed his fingers down the whole length of her arm and back up. His tone gives me the creeps, and our patients look visibly uncomfortable. I can't tell what his angle is, or why he does this. I have never seen a dentist touch their patients like this. Maybe a hand on the shoulder if a patient told the dentist that their spouse died, or if they were battling breast cancer again. But that was all I've ever seen before. This just seems like pushing his patient's boundaries of personal space.
He pats his hands on the center of patient's chests. Male and female, but mostly female. Pats their chest with an open palm. Is it disrespect for patient's personal space? Or is it impolite? Is it worrisome? He rubs the tops of patient's heads. 5 years old or 50 years old, he rubs their head vigorously. Patients look unamused.
I hope this doesn't sound like a rant-- but I'm troubled and overloaded, and the people who work in the office seem to turn a blind eye to this guy, or just leave. He has a history of people walking out, quitting on the spot. He has thrown a couple of things in the few short months that I've been there. He has a temper-- that's beside the point.
He wipes his instruments on patient's shirts! On the sleeve, he just doesn't seem to care.. He lays multiple 2x2s, cotton rolls, floss, instruments, the aiwater syringe on the bib on the patient's chest. Male or female, young and old. He insists that his assistants place multiple 2x2s, cotton rolls, and floss on their chest. I don't like to do this, so I won't. I will hold them, he will take them from my hand, and lay them on their chest. He will put soaked (blood, spit, you name it) cotton on the patient's chest. He once ruined a woman's shirt with porcelain etch-- she called the office, demanding to be reimbursed for her blouse. He laughed at her. He is well aware of what he's doing and the materials that he's using, but he continues to lay soaking wet cotton, caustic materials, whatever on a thin bib on their chest. I can't help but start to think this is his set-up for reaching for their chest. I mentioned how he flat palm, pats their chest when he's working on patients. It's so weird to me.
Is it disrespectful? Is this impolite? Is this borderline predatory? Is this completely normal and acceptable? It's as if he enjoys pushing people's boundaries just to see what he can get away with. .. I don't know if it escalates from here. I've only worked for him for a couple months.

1 Was expelled from piedmont high school in 1946 for writing an obscene suggestion to a school official on the athletic field scoreboard and also burning an effigy on the school lawn.
2 Was considered for the role of Charley Varrick but turned down the role because he could find no redeeming qualities in the character.
3 Did not want to do any more Dirty Harry films after the enforcer 1976 which was intended to be the last film. However after a poll was held in 1983 for a potential new Dirty Harry film, and Private agreements with the studio allowed him to do more personal films in exchange for the subsequent sequels. A 6th Dirty Harry film was also rumored but was disapproved by Eastwood for being too dark, it was later made into ricochet with Denzel Washington.
4 Nicknamed Samson by hospital nurses because he weighed 11 pounds and 6 inches at birth.
5 Every which way but loose was not originally written for him. Eastwood was supposed to pass the script to Burt Reynolds but he liked it so much he ended up doing it himself even though he was warned it could kill his career.
6 Owned the rights to the novel nothing lasts forever, for a short period of time which later became die hard.

1. Was considered for his version of Rambo at one point before Sylvester was cast.
   
2. Went on a 4 year acting haitus before returning in 2008 with Gran Torino.
   

TL;DR, 12 year old male neck lymph node incredibly swollen for 6 weeks, other accompanying symptoms. (Yes, we’ve been to PCP 3 times, ER twice and still no answers except a referral to a surgeon.)
Back in early April, my son had the flu (tested positive) and 2 days later the skin around his right eye became swollen and a rash covered his face m. He had a small swelling of a neck lymph node. I took him to his PCP and they said it was most likely allergies, but to go straight to the ER if it worsened. It seemed to resolve itself in a couple of days.
Three weeks later, in the first week of May, the same eye swelling happened, but this time it was accompanied by a swollen lymph node. It was moderately sized, enough to cause concern. I took him to the ER and they said it was likely allergy induced and prescribed clindamycin.
After about 5 days, his eye and face had improved but his lymph node kept growing larger. I took him to the ER again, and the doctor did blood work; a CBC and cultures. She advised to stop taking the clindamycin and put him on amoxicillin instead.
The next night, he woke me up trembling uncontrollably, scared. I checked and his temperature was 98.1. I comforted him back to sleep, but he immediately woke up and projectile vomited. I checked his temp again and it was 102.3. I gave him ibuprofen and after 15 minutes he said he felt fine. I almost took him to the ER for a third time but he said he felt much better so I decided to let him sleep. I checked his temp all night and once the fever broke he stayed around 97-98.
The next day, I took him to his PCP (however, a nurse practitioner had to see him), and she said his CBC came back normal (no excessive white blood cells) and that the cultures were normal as well. She also said the vomiting was probably caused by the antibiotics. She kind of blew off the fever, didn’t really say anything except the lymph node might be a reaction from the virus (the flu from a month ago), and we made a follow up appointment for today to see his actual PCP.
So today, his actual PCP didn’t have any answers and told me she was referring him to surgery. I asked why, and she said to “keep an eye on it just in case”. I asked if it was something to be concerned about and she gave a vague “not really” answer.
I still have no answers. I will wait to see what the surgeon says, but my question is:
Should I get a second opinion? His blood work being normal is a good sign, but they don’t have a definitive answer or diagnosis, so what can I do? Will the surgeon biopsy it? What more can I do? This anxious mother needs to know.
Also, his appetite has gone down and he seems more tired than usual, but he just went through a growth spurt and he’s going though puberty. He has also been experiencing constipation, a feeling of “fullness”, and excessive thirst.

We’ve been together 3 years…officially maybe one year. We broke up a few months ago for a month and then got back together and recently trying to make things better. I ended up getting pregnant. When I told him I made him a cute box announcement and he was sooo happy saying how he was praying to God for this. Despite both us wanting a baby, literally talking about it all the time, he has changed his mind now that it’s happened and wants an abortion. I’m just shocked and hurt because he’d always make comments like I can’t believe you not pregnant yet or if you were pregnant you’d definitely be living with me etc. we were just talking about baby names a couple weeks ago. I honestly didn’t think he’d want an abortion…I thought he’d be like let’s do this together and move in (next step pregnant or not) but no. He says he wants to be with me and loves me but still unsure because of how we broke up recently. He wants to live together first and get engaged before bringing a baby in and doesn’t want baby to be in a broken home again. He also mentioned he feels trapped now and obligated and doesn’t want to just be with me cause I’m preggo. I’m like huh?? So hurt. I understand and want all that too but I got pregnant…it’s never gonna be the right time. And I wouldn’t go so far as to think to have an abortion. I’m so turned off by his reaction. And I see him as a coward now and feel like I’ve lost respect for him. I too can see the practicality of having a baby right now, and didn’t even think of an abortion. I love this man and see him in my future so that’s why I was so willing to have it. I was not trying to “trap him”. It’s been 3 years. But now I’m so doubtful…and hurt that he’s that unsure about me, feels “obligated”, and doesn’t seem like he sees a future with me like I thought? Or no faith and hope for us? On top of that so heartless about the abortion, he was like I’ll pay for everything and right away gave me his card no hesitation. He’s being so distant too not even asking how I am and barely texting me. I’m sticking to the logical thing and going to go ahead with the abortion because what I thought was stable and safe is not actually so I’m taken aback. I don’t want to have that drama in my life.
I just want to get it over with and try to move on. I don’t want to be with someone who isn’t sure about me…after 3 years. We’re not that young too. I’m attractive, I have a good career as a nurse, and a lot to offer in a relationship and I just don’t think he values me. If he wanted to he would right?!
Anyway, I’m heartbroken and the pregnancy hormones don’t help. How do I move on? How do I find the strength? To love myself more.

The life and biography of Abe Simpson is a running gag filled with extreme contradictions and improbable stories, but I tried to piece it all together (mainly using material before Season 10) to create a timeline that accounts for Abe’s senility and simply realism. Leave your thoughts down below!
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1912: Born in New York City to Orville Simpson and Yuma Hickman Simpson. Abe recalls being born and raised in another country but this probably didn’t happen, so we will just assume his father was an immigrant from either England or Canada (In my opinion Canada is more likely). I choose 1912 as the Simpsons is set around 1995, and if he is 83 years old in the early seasons, he was likely born in 1912.
c. 1920: The Simpsons relocate to Springfield, Oregon (Although never confirmed to be Oregon, we can use many context clues to make an educated guess it’s Oregon).
c. 1927-1931: Abe attends and graduates from high school. He mentions being a professional athlete but this probably isn’t true, but I will assume he was on high school sports teams: namely the Baseball, Track & Field, and wrestling teams
c. Great Depression: Abe likely works many odd jobs during the depression. I will give him some benefit of the doubt to some of his claims as he very well was a shoe shiner, a night watchman, a farmer, and traveling salesman in this era.
c. Great Depression: Although he definitely exaggerates his athletic exploits, I will say he was an amateur wrestler with the stage name “Glamorous Godfrey”. He also claims to have been a Javelin thrower in the 1936 Olympics, but he was likely just a good javelin thrower who participated in exhibitions and traveling circuses, and at best may have received a U.S Olympic Team tryout invitation.
c. 1938: My guess is that Abe enlisted in the United States Army before WW2. This could explain why he was a Master Sergeant (highest enlisted U.S. Army rank in WW2).
c. WW2: Abe rises to the rank of Master Sergeant in “Flying Hellfish” unit of the U.S Army. He served in the European Theatre: probably from D-Day in June 1944 to VE Day in May 1945. As a Master Sergeant, he was the highest enlisted rank and would have served as a battalion senior NCO.
1944: The Night before the D-Day invasions, he conceived a daughter named Abbey with a British woman named Edwina.
1945- Early 1950’s: As he had no legitimate family and mentions serving in other branches of the military, my guess is he decided to remain in the U.S. Military following WW2. This could’ve involved him maybe switching services from the Army to the Navy or Air Force, giving his claim of serving in all branches some credibility. For whatever reason, he would end up being discharged from the Military in the early 1950’s. My personal theory for his discharge, which would have ended his goal of a potential career, was that he was a member of the Communist Party of America.
c. 1950’s: Using his G.I bill benefits, Abe bought land in Springfield and went into thr Farming Business.
1955: Abe would marry Mona Simpson, the mother of Homer Simpson.
1956: This year he would have two children. Herbert Simpson Powell: an illegitimate child of a carnival worker he had a one night stand with, and Homer Simpson: his legitimate son with Mona Simpson.
c. 1968: With the Vietnam War in full swing, this is when Mona Simpson would likely become a hippie, leading to her and Abe’s separation through her faking of death. Around this time, Abe’s farming career would end as his farm would be foreclosed by the bank.
1970’s: After retiring as a farmer, Abe went back to being a salesman, specializing in selling goods such as medicine.
c. 1980-1995: Homer mentions putting Abe into a retirement home as soon as possible, and this would have most likely have happened around 1980 when Homer is in his early 20’s and Abe is in his late 60’s. This brings us to present day-The Simpsons in 1995, where Abe is a seasoned veteran of the Springfield Nursing Castle.

I have been a nurse for nearly 10 years and have a considerable amount of experience in ICU, PACU, same day surgery, hospital management, infection control, and now I’m the director of nursing at a long term care facility. I’m considering going back to school to become a CRNP. I generally like being in leadership, but I genuinely miss the medical side of things. I didn’t come into nursing to get into administration or business, and it’s frustrating on many levels, including the lack of work-life balance, as I have an almost 1 year old with the hopes to continue growing my family. For all you nurse practitioners out there: do you feel like the market is oversaturated? Is it worth taking on the time and expense to go back to school? Any perspective is welcome - thank you!!

Was filling out new hire paperwork for residency this morning in H.R. and overheard an NP in a managerial role encourage a new nurse hire to complete an NP program. His reasoning was that much of the coursework is online and "easy" and can be completed while being employed. He went on to mention how there are plans of expanding NP roles throughout the hospital system and how they're trying to "break-in" into certain departments. This is not the first time I have heard midlevel providers or NP students describe their career path as easy.
I'm just venting because I have NEVER heard anyone state that being accepted into medical school, completing medical school, residency, or fellowship was easy. In fact, everyday i'm reminded how challenging residency will be.

As the title says, my tech pointed out her Venmo and a tip jar on my way out of my session today. She said to use her Venmo QR code here because she hasn't always been getting her tips if I left it at the front. The cash register prompts to leave a tip every time I check out.
Should I be expected to tip after every session? I look at this like it's a medical procedure. I was interviewed by a nurse practitioner before I could schedule my first appointment. It seems odd to push a tip. Am I wrong for thinking this was strange?

I could really use some advice and insights from those who might have been in a similar situation or who have knowledge about the paths I’m considering. Here’s my story: I graduated from community college with an AA in Biology, which I really enjoyed. My original plan was to become a Physician Assistant (PA). However, when I transferred to a university, I became disillusioned with school and almost dropped out. In a bid to find my passion, I switched my major to Sociology, and it was a game-changer. I fell in love with school again and recently graduated with a degree in Sociology. Now that I’ve graduated, I’m feeling uncertain about my career path. I’ve been considering going back to school to become a nurse. The idea of helping others in a hands-on medical capacity still appeals to me, much like my initial PA aspirations. To get a better sense of the field and to gain some practical experience, I’m thinking of enrolling in a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program. Here are some of the questions swirling in my mind: - Is going back to school for nursing a good move after already having a degree in Sociology? - Would starting with a CNA program be a good idea to test the waters and gain experience in the healthcare field? - Has anyone made a similar transition and can share their experiences? - Any advice on how to navigate this career change? I’d really appreciate any advice, insights, or personal stories you can share.

Hi, I am a rising freshman in college and I am not quite sure what to major in– which is okay! My college provides a year or two to really decide what you want to declare in, and in all honesty, you can forge your own major.
However, I recently interned at a safety net clinic and found that I actually really enjoyed it. I was a quality-assurance auditor and basically just recorded whether or not the provider washed their hands, but shadowing the providers was a great opportunity to get a taste of what being a medical provider is like. The providers were super cool too, and some voiced their grievances and others gave good advice about what kind of person makes a good/happy provider.
Overall, I felt that a job in medicine- whether that be as a doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse, or even in administration- is something I would be happy doing. I really like helping people, and I would characterize myself as a very kind, a little shyer person who likes to learn.
However, my parents and siblings have also voiced that I do not truly understand what I am getting myself into, which is also true. I don't really have a sense for what medical school is like, apart from it being very difficult. I also don't really have a sense about what this is like long term. Additionally, my mom pointed out I am someone who isn't really the most hardworking or with the best work ethic. I wouldn't say this a wrong assessment, but I did juggle varsity athletics, heavy academics, and other extracurricular commitments, and missed a few assignments over a long year.
Thoughts?

Seasonal Allergies Immunotherapy
Hi I’m planning on applying for OCS when I graduate in May. But im currently taking allergy shots for my seasonal allergies. I would have no problem pausing them during basic etc. Resuming when I’m past training, but is this something I have to do? Is it worth having to get a medical waiver for it? Do I need to tell my recruiter?
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Currently in the process of reenlisting as a prior service who was chaptered out in AIT for SI. Submitted and turned over all my paperwork to my recruiter and awaiting MEPS. My recruiter said this is the longest part of the waiting game from his experience. How long should I be expecting to wait realistically? I would ask my recruiter but I feel like I've bothered him enough over the past few weeks lmao. - Thanks!
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Hey guys l need some advice so i'm gonna get straight to the point. I am 20 and a junior in college. I ship in June and i have 3 Mos choices so far. 19D, 11b and 19k. Which do y’all recommend?I'm hardworking and not lazy so yeah. I am joining for many reasons but one of the main reasons is travel. Would I get to do tha much? Thank you
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Hey guys, I enlisted with an airborne contract that has my first assignment at Fort Liberty. How likely is it that I get assigned to the 82nd?
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Weight loss
I'm currently 5% body fat over for the arms 2.0. I'm eating way better and consuming 12-1,500 calories and losing an average of 3,000 calories a day. I've been running/walking 2 miles a day of hill terrain. My recruiter said I need to lose 10 pounds by May 17. I need tips and tricks on how to lose those pounds by then
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Army National Guard recruiter says at MEPS you can choose from several dates to start basic. Is that accurate?
If so, typically how many dates are there to choose from and how far in the future? I have a great civilian job, so would like to know my date as far in advance as possible.
Edit: would go on to traditional state OCS (yea, I know the internet’s opinions on it but it fits my life really well) afterwards.
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I've got 4 years active and 3 years guard under my belt and I've always put in to my tsp to get the match. I know you need 8 years to keep the matching, but my unit has drained what little motivation I had left for the army, and I've decided I'm done. I'm curious if anyone can help me figure out if there's any option that will help me keep my tsp matching besides a 1 year extension. I doubt the IRR counts towards 8 years, and from what I understand, the inactive guard is simply a pause button. So instead of pushing me to 8 years, it's just delaying my 7th till next year or something. I'm also wondering if a future federal job would contribute to that 8 years or if it has to be all concurrent. Thank you for any help or any resources or links yall can send me to figure this out.
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I was wondering if I could join the army with depression, anxiety, and OCD. All diagnosed. I have no suicide attempts or anything like that, no inpatient care either. All of these are somewhat mild and manageable, and I haven't been on any medication. But that was another concern of mine, if I was to get on any medication, would that disqualify me? Thanks a lot.
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Im currently a senior in high school trying to enlist in the army since December but I’m at a loss of what to do. I took the asvab scored a 61 but autism came up on my records from when I was a kid. I had to get a full medical Record for meps then they wanted my pharmacy record and now they want some more records my recruiter made me sign a form for my old doctors to get it from them about a month and a week ago. I called him the earlier this week and he said he Kentucky or Kansas (I didn’t hear him well and forgot) doing some training I honestly just don’t know what to do I’ll graduate from high school in a few weeks and I probably have a month after that before my parents kick me out any advice?
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Hey all, I wanted to get some insight on whether you all think I would be able to enlist with Crohn's. I've seen online that it's generally marked as an "unwaivable medical condition" but sometimes goes on a case by case basis. My IBD is very mild, I honestly forget that I even have the damn disease because it doesnt effect my daily life at all. I have it managed by taking an 8-week biologic but have gone on extended breaks from it before due to insurance reasons (roughly 2-3 months without any meds) and had no flare ups or any issues of the sort. However, my doctor is thinking of switching me to a daily pill (Rinvoq). I don't have any food sensitivities like a lot of Crohn's patients have (caffeine, alcohol, dairy, etc.) and have never had any surgeries nor does my GI doctor think i'll ever need one. I wanted to enlist for a 17C contract as im already in college for tech anyhow, I'm not sure if that would effect my standing. However, dream MOS is 18X but I figure that may be tougher to get by a recruiter. Any advice or thoughts? Army has been my dream forever and I don't want to have to give it up, so I'd really do anything haha.
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I have 2 non violent felonies from 2011 and PTD from 2022 for possession. I've been upfront and honest with my recruiter. He sent me to test today and I scored 63 on Asvab and GT of 113. Is there a chance for me? Thanks in advance. 30 and in great health and shape.
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What bases would you do bmt if your in cyber security and aviation mechanics?
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I ship out in a week. Went to meps and signed in March. Can I change my MOS? Or is it too late ?? I want something language related because I’m fluent in Arabic (already passed DLPT)
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For anyone that has done OSUT at Fort Moore, how long does it typically take before they’ll tell you where your FDS is?
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I have read a few horror stories where someone enlisted with X,Y, or Z in their contract, but after basic they where told something else and could not confirm the original. For example, someone claims they had a specific location through Option 19, only to later be told they are going somewhere else.
My first question is: has this happened to anyone here, and if so and how was it resolved?
My second question is: after signing your contract, how do you gain acess to it later? Do you receive a physical copy for yourself? Can you download a copy? Is there someone you can ask in the Army to retrieve it for you? Will it be acessable on a portal of somekind?
I am considering enlisting with option 19 and the location is very important to me. Thank you!
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Is phone use in BCT only delegated to calls? Also does phone use depend on what phase you're in, like, red phase 20 minutes, blue 30 minutes? Going to jackson
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Not the best time to swear in, waivers
I have all of my waivers approved, however, I won’t be swearing in due to job circumstances. If things change, can I still go back into the army or will I blocked out of it forever?
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I have an AAM and 3 COAs which S1 has been tracking for months but which have yet to reflect on my PPW. Do I have any recourse?
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my recruiter says that I can't get option 4 in my 35W contract but I really want to be airborne as a 35p/m so I have a higher chance of having my skills be put to use. Can i put in for airborne at DLI or AIT? what is the earliest I can do this and how would I go about it? I just went through the normal MEPS process not the airborne physical fyi
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Is a bonus worth choosing the Army over the AF?
In general, I’ve heard that the army’s QoL is less than that of the Air Force. However, the army has way more jobs w bonuses that I’d be interested in. And it’s the same or similar jobs as the Air Force, but w a bonus. I know the Basic Training for army is also longer, but a bonus can be convincing. I have the same question, but in regards to joining the navy as well. I want to focus on my education during my enlistment & get my bachelors & id also like travel opportunities. I haven’t taken my ASVAB yet, it’s scheduled the 16th. I scored rlly well on the PiCAT, and according to those scores I qualify for some army jobs w a bonus. I know it’s not as simple as that, and it’s a whole process & based on what’s available. Just want some opinions on if I was offered an army job w a bonus as opposed to the same/ similar Air Force job without, would you consider it worth it based on your experience?
I already got some answers from a post I made about this, but moderator deleted it and said to comment here. But any additional info/ insight is greatly appreciated. I want to make the best choice for my future in the case that I don't want to do 20 years.
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I'm joining up rn and working with a recruiter. We've got my waivers and everything. Pretty much just have to pick a job. For background I was an IET separation back in 2009. From what I've read and what me and my recruiter have gone over I am glossary non-prior service. I could have sworn I read (albeit a while ago) that business rules did not apply to GNPS, so I should be free to pick my MOS. However, I talked to my recruiter earlier today and he wants me to sit with his 1SG and go over the job options available for prior service. Am I wrong and I just get what I get?
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Please help!
I was looking to join the guard but in my medical records it shows I had Guillan barre. I was feeling some numbness in my legs, but looking back at it, it was very cold outside and I was just a bitch who would try to get out of school by any means possible. They did a spinal tap and never found any trace of the disease however. I was in the hospital for a couple of days, the gave me immunoglobulin and then I went home and nothing ever came of it. I am currently completely asymptomatic This was when I was 12 or 13 years old. Now I’m 18 and want to join but my recruiter said I have to get all the records and stuff. What is the chance that I will still be able to join? I tried looking it up online but I couldn’t find an answer. Also if I’m able to join, will I need a medical waiver?
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My MOS is 68W, I'm shipping out in June and I'm taking the OPAT in a couple of weeks. I'm 5'2 and 115ish pounds. I'm pretty fit. My biggest worry is the standing long jump. I want to pass the OPAT with flying colors and keep my MOS. Is there any advice or tips y'all can give me?
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I’m looking to graduate and enlist in a month but can’t decide on what MOS I want. I think 11B because I don’t want to individuate and do army shit or 68W but I’m not sure if I can get advanced combative training or other schools I want. I want to do something that’s “high speed” and meaningful while working my way towards Ranger reg. Is the 82nd Airborne a good pathway to that? How is civil affairs? Can you enlist directly into it while being active duty?
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Thinking about reenlisting to army with 8.5 PS in USMC. Been out < 5years. Will I have to repeat AIT if I keep my same MOS? I know this is the wrong channel for USMC feedback but also considering going back there if it would mean not repeating AlT. Thanks in advance!
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Hi everyone! I’m a high school student planning on joining the military. I’m Muslim, so I want to be sure that whichever branch I join is accommodating to Muslim needs. If it changes anything, I’m planning joining through the ROTC route.
My main concerns are, does the Army give beard waivers for Muslims? Is it possible to take short breaks throughout the day to pray? Can you fast during Ramadan? Can you be provided with halal (no pork/no alcohol) food?
Also, I’m interested in infantry or armor (or any kind of ground forces officer in general). Would these accommodations interfere with being selected for these careers or being mission ready? (Such as a beard, fasting, etc.)
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i’m a current nasty girl and i’m looking to transfer to Active duty. i understand i need a conditional release in order to sign a new contract and need my G-1 to sign off on it. i’m looking for info on the process from someone who’s gone through the process.
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What are the odds of getting a waiver for ulcerative colitis? I was EPTS’d out in march 2023 after being diagnosed while I was at 30th AG. My GI said I was in remission as of jan of this year. I take 4 Lialda pills a day and get an entyvio infusion every 2 months. I feel perfectly fine now though. Scored a 74 on the asvab.
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Medical record
In the navy currently and getting out in a year. I had a back injury prior to enlisting that I didn’t disclose. I plan on entering the army after my contract. If this comes up will my discharge from the navy be lowered or my benefits revoked?
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So my recruiter told me that I have to get a lease first, but the thing is, is that we don't have one with our landlord. It's more like an oral lease and he's a slumlord who never tries to communicate with any of us. That being said, my recruiter then said that I should find a lease online and edit it to where I state that I'm paying the rent to my sister instead (who has a valid ID) He also stated that my sister and I have to go to a check-cashing place to get it notarized. Is this all ok to do and will the BHA be approved? Also if it's approved, does this mean that the rent we pay which is $1,365.50, is going to be paid for while I'm away and how exactly??
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Can I enlist if I have a Mexican highschool diploma? (I am american, just finished highschool in mexico) And don't have a address in the USA???
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I am thinking of finishing up my bachelors and joining as an officer, my question was whether it was possible or not to guarantee mos 17c in the army if I join as an officer.
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I just got told that I cant enlist for 2 years after my waiver got denied for a history of depression. I stopped feeling depressed last August but got officially cleared into remission in February. I was told theres no point in a consult and the most I can do is reach out to a congressman. Other than reaching out to a congressman, is there really nothing I can do?
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Questions about Virginia National Guard
I want to do OCS! Now here’s my confusion. My recruiter is saying that the moment I swear in is the moment my contract is going to start and will count towards that 6 year! So, if he is right, I will basically complete 2 years training if I do state OCS. But I would like to have more control on what branch I get! My top 3 are: cyber warfare, signal, and intel. Should I do accelerated in that case? Also how likely am I to get one of those aforementioned three if I do state OCS of 18 months? My bachelor was in Computer Engineering, and I am currently enrolled in ASU for master’s pursuing Computer Science! Will I get that 24k a year tuition fee because he said there’s a possibility I might get it since it’s fully online? Can I get tuition assistance and loan repayment both? Does getting either one incur additional service time?
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im thinking of joining as a officer and going into ocs, what is the best branch for a well paying civilian job after completing my service, for context my major right now is relg studies plus maybe bio.
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I leave for Future Soldier Preparatory Course for the fitness aspect on the 21st, has anyone gone through it recently? There’s not a whole lot of information on it online, I was just wondering what it’s like, and what to expect. Do you get issued all of your gear since you will be going to bmt after? What is reception like? Any and all information and tips is greatly appreciated!
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So my husband is going to meps next week. he has 2 different sets of scars on his left arm. He works at a mobile home plant building houses. One was from when he got caught on a nail so it's a little deeper looking and another was from some sheet metal at work. He didn't disclose it to his boss because he works on a line and it would've put his team behind so he just put some bandaids on it and went about his day and cleaned it up when he got home. This was about 1-2 years ago. What is his meps experience going to be like? They aren't self harm obviously but we've heard horror stories about the doctors at meps not believing people and DQ them. He honestly forgot about telling his recruiter and his recruiter has already sent in all his medical history and got him scheduled for meps. Should he still go ahead and tell his recruiter or just wait and disclose it at meps?
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Should i go in as 17c or try my luck at ocs?
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I'm currently in process Enlisting in the Reserve, while holding an associate's degree in mechanical engineering technology, with some side education in programming. While I am working towards my bachelor's degree, I'm looking to pick an MOS that will help my career, or at the very least, be interesting. I don't remember my scores, but my Recruiter told me whatever I pick, my score won't be the limiting factor.
Top of the list for career jobs is 15 series, from what I've heard from currently enlisted in my friend group, wrenching on aircraft in general is a fast track to a cushy job on the outside with my education. 25 series looks boring but useful as anything IT/electrical complements my degree. On the more interesting side, I was looking at 91 series, either 91F or 91P.
Am I going anywhere wrong with any of these jobs? Anything I should be keeping in mind?
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25D or 35T I just wonder which MOS would be better for career. I am really interested in IT. I know 25D is not entry MOS. Let’s say you meet requirements for both MOS. If you stay as enlisted side, what would you recommend?
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I’m heading to ait now at fort Moore for 91M do I get my phone and am I in a dorm how is that like
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Hi all,
I am a permanent resident here is the US, and last week I finished my ASVAB mock test with a 95 on my AFQT. The recruiter says I am eligible for everything that doesn't require a security clearance which is kind of a problem as my dream MOS are the 35-series and 17-series (As both of these are locked behind clearance requirement)
After some thinking, I narrow down to the following, but there are still too many so I hope I can get your feedback on what I am doing. My aims are: a/I want something that will translate into the civilian world well if my time in the army doesn't go well, b/I want an MOS that can advanced through warrant or becoming a commission officer if my time in the army does go well, and c/I want to push myself to the limit and break out of my comfort zone to see where I can go. If I sound arrogant, please forgive for that: I am just trying to be as careful as possible. I am nearly reaching my thirty, and I want to take deliberate steps because I no longer have the luxury of youth and family to try and fail.
The MOS are:
11-series, 12B and 12D: I have a soft spot for these despite knowing they don't translate into the civilian world. But in my heart somewhere is a wild child that wants to test my physical prowess and wants to blow things up. I do know my knees and lower back will hate me for picking this.
15 series: With exceptions to 15C, 15J, and other works related to flying or being mechanics of sensitive equipment, I can be an aircraft technicians. I read that there are demands for airplane mechanics but I don't know much about this field other than a/I got to repair planes, b/people seem to hate it because you have to sign a long contract if you become a warrant.
68A: I did see this MOS getting recommended a lot but after reading its description, I am not very sure if I want to do it either both in the army or afterwards. I must also admit I don't have a good insights onto the day to day life of this job. Can someone shed some light about this MOS for me?
68C: Becoming a nurse seems like a very safe choice out of the military given that the BLS projects nurse to be in high demand and being able to take care of your family sounds like a big plus to me; however, I don't know if I like being a nurse. My parents were doctors, and having seen the hospital environment I can say I am not a fan. I also look into 68A but BLS prospect for it didn't seem good, and the training on 68E, 68D, and 68V look a little bit too short. Do you really become a dental assistant just with 10 weeks of training?
68W: I must admit, I have a soft spot for 68W as it allows me to be both learn some medical skills and be on the field. However, I do notice that 68W only translates to paramedic/EMT post-army, while 68C translates to becoming a nurse (which is more valued and regarded as "better" than paramedic or EMT and thus in higher demand)
88H, 92A, 92F, and 92Y: I pick these because, according to BLS, there is a projected increase need for people in warehousing and transportation. From my limited understanding of the fields, you will be in charge of handling logistics such as maintaining unit inventory, ordering supplies and weapons for your units, etc. but I am not very sure on the difference between, say, 92Y and 92A.
So, can you give me a suggestions? May anyone who has been in these MOS share their experience to help me pick? What are some of the MOS I miss?
Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
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Is the 09m program ending at the end of may?
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How does one secure a religious exemption before basic training? My recruiter said we would talk about it down the line but it’s getting down to the wire and I’d rather it not get forgotten.
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Hi my duty station is at JBLM I’ll hopefully be there around May of 2025. I still have too go through basic and AIT but I was hoping that I could get some info about the barracks and hopefully get in touch with some of the people that are getting stationed/ already stationed There that are aviation, specifically 15Y. Thank you
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How can i improve my chances of success after the military?
I'm going to meps in 2 weeks and im shooting for a 25 series mos. 25H was what was available at the recruiters after i took my practice asvab. I'm not the brightest bulb but, hey, I'll take it. Aside from college ,which i want to continue to pursue throughout my time in the army (or after depending on my mental fortitude once i'm actually in,) how can i set myself up for success in the civilian world? Any input from past 25h or 25 series who somehow translated their career into decent paying jobs will be much appreciated.
I'll add I'm only joining the army for the college benefits and free training as i come from a poor household and have no other feasible way to pay for it.
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Hello everyone,
I was recently laid off from a $64k job, and honestly, I'm not too upset. I was already feeling burnt out and unhappy, staying primarily for the promised educational benefits to facilitate a career change, which obviously fell through with the job loss. Now, I'm considering my options and the military as a new path has been sounding appealing to an extent. The VA loan and GI Bill are particularly enticing because they would help me pursue a degree without getting into debt, and enabling the career change I've been considering. And the thought of being able to buy a house at this age/economy seems awesome.
At 28, I'm weighing the implications of joining now, especially considering the pay cut and spending four years AD without the guarantee of going overseas which for me would make it much more worthwhile. Also, I'd likely be one of the older members among younger peers, which is another factor to consider. My entry rank would be E3 due to my associate degree told by the Air force recruiter I met, but I'll need a moral waiver for a misdemeanor I had at 18, which might limit my job options not to mention she told me I would have to be at the disposal of whatever the Air Force wanted me to do? Which I am assuming means that I could enlist for one thing that they tell me nope get your doing this.The Air Force recruiter told me that I would be just fine and I would be able to get in as long as my ASVAB score is high enough.
I'm torn about whether to commit to AD and save myself or a longer term in the military via reserves but still stuck in the same loop of feeling in fulfilled, unable to afford university and in a place I would rather leave. Insights from anyone who joined the military later or faced similar decisions would be incredibly helpful.
Thanks for any advice!
P.S I am also ok with the idea of the military as a career as I would still be able to retire earlier than many of my peers if I pursue the 20 year route..
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I’m reenlisting at the end of this month (was NG but going active). My husband is also active and I was wondering how likely is it that I can be in the same battalion as my husband? I know married couples aren’t supposed to work directly together but would that still be considered “working together”?
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Hi All, I'm 23F graduating college with my bachelor's in international relations at the end of July. I speak intermediate Spanish and would be open to learning more languages. I am looking for a mos that doesn't restrict me to behind a desk or sitting on my ass all day. I was thinking of something intelligence related. I would appreciate any advice/help.
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So i have hemorrhoids right now and I go to MEPS monday. I have a Drs visit from about 2 years ago where she prescribed me the cream to use. The cream says to only use it when you have hemorrhoids. I still have the cream. Will I pass MEPS if I bring that the Dr visit. or should I get a new one the day before? It's Saturday so my recruiter won't answer.
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So I enlisted on Friday. (25H) and I ship to BT in August. I’ve made my mind up before enlisting that I was going to make a career out of it. So now I’m here before you all to ask… what’s some advice you could give someone looking to do 20. Like what’s steps would you take if you could go back to make the most of your Army career? I remember my dad who served in the navy would always say “choose your rate choose your fate” and I think I started off on the right foot. Any suggestions to help make the correct steps in my new career path?
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Going back in. Needing some suggestions on different MOS.
So when I was in the first time I was a 25U. I was 16 when I swore in to secure my mos and left at 18YO. I’ve decicided to go back in. Im picking between 19 jobs, I qualify for all of them as I keep my old asvab scores. I scored over a 105 in everything so I have a pretty big list to pick from. These jobs have good jobs outside of the army and that’s my angle, I know 25U translates to a good job outside of the army but it’s not my cup of tea. So any info on the jobs in the army and civilian life for these mos would be greatly appreciate. The jobs are: 68L 68X (specifically because I want to help vets who are/have suffered) 88H 35F 25B 35M 35G 35L 88K 88N 88U 27D 31E 12M 15Q 15N 25U 88L 88M
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Already signed my contract but I really really wanna change my MOS by the time I ship out for BCT in mid-July, what would be the best way to approach and ask my recruiter to change my MOS? The one that I want is really in demand (19K) so maybe that might help?
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Background: Greencard holder, 6yr+ experience in IT field. No degree. Married.
Always wanted to join the military and finally have the opportunity to do so.
What I want to experience from the military;
I want the opportunity to grow in the IT field and have military experience and later on attain a contractor job in overseas installations. Very interested in being able to move overseas for a few years specially Japan.
My biggest interest is to grow in my career + experience other countries.
Recruits have also told me that for active duty they are allowing first duty station to be chosen because the army apparently has a shortage of people joining so they want to motivate people to join by allowing them to choose duty stations. This has made me consider going active IF they aren't lying about this + the job security has always been a plus to me.
My primary plan was :
Going reserve, getting my citizenship while in basic training, changing my mos to 25B then finding government contracting job overseas preferably (Japan) and changing my unit to Japan to drill there (Camp Zama). Overall my biggest goal is to move overseas and be in the IT field.
What is the best route? Advice is greatly appreciated in advance:)
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I want to enlist as a 19D Wont be for a year or so still but trying to do my research and evrything and make sure this is what i want, So far it looks like it is but i have a couple of questions that i need answering before i decided to enlist. 1. as a 19D with 19C coming will 19D still be manning Bradleys 2. What are my chances of being assigned to a cav unit i really dont wanna be assigned to an infantry or god knows what else 3. Am i able to enlist as active at 17?
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Is it hard to get a self harm waiver? It happened one time three years ago. My recruiter is pushing for it now
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I'm going to MEPS this week and I was told that the Job I'm really interested in (12w) is rare and to not get my hopes up. I'll be doing research about some other jobs, but if I really want that job should I just wait for a slot to open up or go with alternate choices?
Does anyone have any experience with this job and how often slots show up?
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Vision Waiver Acceptance Probability
So I’m wanting to enlist as an 11x OP 4in the army, went to MEPS a few weeks ago, and am currently waiting on a current injury to be waived. I’m just kind of worrying about my vision waiver. Recruiter said we have to wait for this to be cleared first, then we can launch the vision waiver.
What’s the probability that a vision waiver will be accepted with Visual Acuity of 20/30 20/50 corrected vision. I understand everything is case to case, I’m just kind of worrying that it’ll end up being denied.
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Is there a list of all the different Options in contracts? Like Option 40, Option 4, Option 19, etc?
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In the process of renegotiating my contract before shipping out and I'm seriously considering 19K (M1 Armor Crewman). Recruiter told me that anyone can volunteer to go to airborne school at BCT and I really want to go airborne but it seems like 19Ks don't really do it as much as other MOS's. Is it true that i will have the opportunity to volunteer myself for airborne school at basic? If not, how can I attend Airborne or any other specialized school as a tanker?
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Leaving for BT in 2wks. First stop Ft Lenwood and then ft sill for AIT. Then off to Ft Drum for my 1st duty station. Can anyone offer insight on what to expect at each location/stage? 13F if it matters. Much appreciated.
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Just reserved mos 88L Water craft engineer.
Was excited at first as I’ve e heard a lot of good things about this mos, but i have a wife, 6yr old and another on the way and am worried that i wont be home that often given this mos. Im supposed to go to meps in 4 days and swear in. Im really not trying to be away from my family all that often. Is this mos bad for family life? Have i made a mistake? Or should i keep it and roll with it. Any recommendations on what i should do?
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Hello, I’m in ROTC right now but I’m about to go to CST. I have been looking into branches as much as possible and am pretty set on ADA but I wanted to ask if anyone here has been on a HIMAD or SHORAD deployment that can give me some insight on what it’s like, more specifically SHORAD but I do want to hear both sides.
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Joining the army
hi, I am 17 turning 18F, and im joining the army and going to boot camp soon. What are some advice or anything you would tell someone before they go to boot camp or thinking about joining the army?
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Hello, I'm currently a high school senior who is interested in joining the ROTC. I've reached out to ROTC recruiters in the colleges that I will be attending however, they never picked up their phones nor responded to their emails after multiple attempts. I've also scheduled appointments with them only for them to not show up multiple times. I've also called the army and they said they would have someone call me but they never did either. I was wondering if anyone could help me get in touch with an ROTC recruiter as I got a few questions about the Army ROTC as well as the process to proceed.
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Can you go to an maritime academy before your service then get it paid when you join? Can you take maritime academy while active duty?
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What are possible first duty stations for Army officers out of ROTC by MOS?
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