Shenanigans Local #666 -- You Paid Your Dues, Now Kick Off Them Shoes!

[TSJMajesty]

I entered on the "Buddy System".... our names were called to go
on to different buses to the Airport---his headed to a flight to Chicago, and mine to
Orlando. We were both like WTF??

Yeah, that's uh...., f'ked up!

Plus it seems like they'd be shooting themselves in the foot. Word gets out, less people sign up once they learn it's BS.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Yeah, that's uh...., f'ked up!

Plus it seems like they'd be shooting themselves in the foot. Word gets out, less people sign up once they learn it's BS.

Hahahahaha...you funny.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Hahahahaha...you funny.

They bait and switch ALL the time......and also, force decisions by removing options....to get you into rates they need to fill.....it's kind of gross actually.

But I am sure they are having a hard time lately...just finding suitable recruits.

 

[Iron1]

Welcome to Gubberment work, boys! Where the fucking and fuckery, and no apologies
for any of it, is the norm.

I used to have a buddy who was in the Marines in the 90s. He told me when he left boot they told him they were sending him for specialized training and build a tolerance for the environment needed to perform at his duty station. So, they shipped him to whatever military base is the furthest north in Alaska where he trained for months in the winter. Then, the day comes to head to his duty station and he gets his orders: Panama Canal.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I used to have a buddy who was in the Marines in the 90s. He told me when he left boot they told him they were sending him for specialized training and build a tolerance for the environment needed to perform at his duty station. So, they shipped him to whatever military base is the furthest north in Alaska where he trained for months in the winter. Then, the day comes to head to his duty station and he gets his orders: Panama Canal.

That tracks.....

 

[Warmart]

Heh, back in the 80's (at least) - the Navy recruiters would push HARD to get you to go into the nuke program. Gawd, if I had a nickel for every time I told them I had ZERO interest in that, I'd be a rich fuhker!

My 2nd and last ship was nuclear powered, and prob the largest single group on the ship were the "Nukes". They were some miserable mofo's and even made the Boatswain Mates seem like a happy bunch. Good to have your initial choices reinforced, lmao.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Heh, back in the 80's (at least) - the Navy recruiters would push HARD to get you to go into the nuke program. Gawd, if I had a nickel for every time I told them I had ZERO interest in that, I'd be a rich fuhker!

My 2nd and last ship was nuclear powered, and prob the largest single group on the ship were the "Nukes". They were some miserable mofo's and even made the Boatswain Mates seem like a happy bunch. Good to have your initial choices reinforced, lmao.

Yep ...got a 97 on the asvab.....so got that for a LONG time.

My rate was full of nuke dropouts.....and they were annoying and burnt out....glad I didn't go that way!!! Their study hour requirements were insane!!!!

 

[Warmart]

Yep ...got a 97 on the asvab.....so got that for a LONG time.

My rate was full of nuke dropouts.....and they were annoying and burnt out....glad I didn't go that way!!! Their study hour requirements were insane!!!!

Yeah man! And most of their work was reading gauges

Nephew of mine went in and fell for it, lmao. But he does have a pretty good civvie job now, and guess he's happy.

 

[la szum]

Heh, back in the 80's (at least) - the Navy recruiters would push HARD to get you to go into the nuke program. Gawd, if I had a nickel for every time I told them I had ZERO interest in that, I'd be a rich fuhker!

My 2nd and last ship was nuclear powered, and prob the largest single group on the ship were the "Nukes". They were some miserable mofo's and even made the Boatswain Mates seem like a happy bunch. Good to have your initial choices reinforced, lmao.

I was a Nuker.











And you are not wrong.

 

[FuzzyAce]

Yep, some had to swim undetected, and possibly disarm a warhead.

 

[la szum]

Yeah, that's uh...., f'ked up!

Plus it seems like they'd be shooting themselves in the foot. Word gets out, less people sign up once they learn it's BS.

I don't think they cared.

I also think the "Buddy System" was a ruse and more of a marketing campaign
to raise enlistment numbers. No way they want you hanging with your "Buddy"
from back home in Boot Camp/Basic Training. The whole point is to strip you
of everything you know, and thought you knew. No comfort zones allowed. Period!

 

[Warmart]

I was a Nuker.











And you are not wrong.

Nothing but my most gracious sympathy, sir! I can't even imagine, one little iota. Hopefully it was at least somewhat fun for you.

 

[la szum]

Yep, some had to swim undetected, and possibly disarm a warhead.

 

[la szum]

Nuker = E3 right out of Basic. Instant $$ increase!

Nuker = Best Food + Accommodations the Navy could offer to an enlisted person.

Nuker = Master's Level Physics Degree in 18 months.

Nuker = All other enlisted persons roll their eyes at you.

Nuker = Mandatory study hours AFTER your normal duty. Mandatory. 4 to 6 hours a night.

Nuker = $$ ain't all that.

Nuker = Why the fuck did I do this?

 

[la szum]

Nothing but my most gracious sympathy, sir! I can't even imagine, one little iota. Hopefully it was at least somewhat fun for you.

Like all enlisted personnel the single best thing was the people you are enlisted with. Full stop.

I also had a Randall 4 x 12 half stack in my 4 to a man Barracks/Bunk Quarters.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Good Morning!!!

Saturday, day for play...if you are lucky!!!

Time to get all that stuff you've been putting off done!!! Snow will be here before you know it!

Daily Special
Can of Pluff Mud Porter - 3.50
Bowl of Frogmore Stew - 3.50
Knowing you are not Homer Simpson, radiant!

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Good Morning All!!!

Sunday!!!!!

Pretty lazy mood around here, not doing anything non guitar related. Period.....oh and go lions!!

Daily Special
Case (maybe 2) of Miller Lite to share....hehe.
Leftover Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Help yourself and try not to make too big of a mess.

Thanks for being here, thanks for the fellowship and support.

 

[la szum]

Yes! Looking forward to a day of intense nothingness!

Probably clean the bathroom and vacuum, bake some bread,
cook some bacon and eggs here in a minute. The spirit of
nothingness will be enveloping it all. Aaahhhhhhhh.........

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Good Morning All!!!

Daily Special
Shots of tequila - free
California Burrito from Aldaberto's, or Santana's - free
Sending thoughts and love to a friend, effortless.

Thinking of a few things this morning. Thinking of a few people this morning. Thoughts swirling, heart churning.

Life is too short for bullshit, don't be a bullshit person. Love those near you, hard as hell. Squeeze those that need squeezing, hard as hell.
Remember what is truly important, what truly matters.

It's not arguing over the minutiae of gear and musical theory, that's for sure.

Also, as @FuzzyAce reminded me, Happy Veterans Day to all my fellow Veterans past and present!!!

 

[FuzzyAce]

Cheers to all the Vets here and out there.