Swifty

[polishmafia]

Swifty recommended me as a part time tech at a local Goodyear. Thanks Swift.

Almost three years later, I'm a manager and get a bunch of Style members great deals!

P.S. For those that know, I hate my second job.

[dumb_ricer]

Originally Posted by Halon

Affording a house by yourself, at this age, is not an easy thing when coming right out of college. I bought my house when I was just about to turn 24, but I had zero college debt (thanks military), and had money saved up as the military is basically a paying full time job.

I have nothing against Swifty, minus the fact that him and three friends hijacked my brand new car for like 4 days!

And on the Military note, I was just looking at the post 9/11 GI Bill, and that thing is insanely awesome!

Fully paid tuition at any state school in the country, 1k towards books a year, plus E5 with dependents BAH! At the University of MN that comes out to about 1500 dollars a month for housing/whatever the fuck else. Not bad at all! And you can take advantage of it for 10 years!

[FattyBoomBatty]

Good benefit for risking your life in the service of our country.

[mlomker]

Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty

If you are making 80k/year, then I would consider you to be pretty high up on the IT ladder

Keep in mind that I'm 37 and started in IT as a CNE in `95. My title these days is 'network architect' at a Fortune-500 company. You don't start out there...you spend a decade busting your butt.

My undergrad is in business but I have a list of industry certifications longer than your arm. I'm not going to pretend that I know what employers look for at the entry level anymore, but my masters thesis is on the confluence of formal education, industry certification and experience when making hiring decisions (no kidding). These are your pillars...if you are weak on your degree then you should consider overcompensating on the other two.

[dumb_ricer]

Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty

Good benefit for risking your life in the service of our country.

I'm joining the Air Force and am going to be working on Jet Engines in an Air Conditioned hangar more than likely. Hardly very much of a life risk. But yes, a good majority of our forces are in dangerous places/conditions.

[A//// Guy]

Just thought Id drop this in here too.

[mlomker]

Originally Posted by dumb_ricer

I'm joining the Air Force and am going to be working on Jet Engines in an Air Conditioned hangar more than likely.

My Dad did the same job based out of Little Rock during Vietnam. I understand the appeal since I enlisted in the Corp, myself (rejected due to asthma). Once you're in you don't have a lot of choice about where you are stationed...the government owns you. I think it's safer to assume that your life actually is on the line because saying 'no' is basically not an option once you are in. Predicting the future is impossible...who knows what war we will be in 2-3 years from now.

[EclipseGST]

"Rubbing one out in space is great... Except after awhile its like living in a snow globe!"

[96GST16g]

thought this thread was about swifty not pullin dick in space or how the military is and how jobs suck or are bitchen i do respect the good words about the military though

[mlomker]

Originally Posted by 96GST16g

thought this thread was about swifty not pullin dick in space or how the military is and how jobs suck or are bitchen i do respect the good words about the military though

Good thing we're in the off topic forum, then.

[Halon]

Originally Posted by dumb_ricer

I'm joining the Air Force and am going to be working on Jet Engines in an Air Conditioned hangar more than likely. Hardly very much of a life risk. But yes, a good majority of our forces are in dangerous places/conditions.

That's what I thought to joining the Air Wing. Then I ended up living in Yuma for 2.5 years, and spending time in the middle east with minimal A/C, wearing full cammies every day and helmet, and carrying all your chemical gear in a back pack every where you go,and scud missile sirens going off every day. You really never know what could happen. You're going into the military, so don't expect that you won't ever be put in a dangerous situation. I bet the guys at Pearl Harbor thought they had it made.

[dumb_ricer]

Originally Posted by Halon

That's what I thought to joining the Air Wing. Then I ended up living in Yuma for 2.5 years, and spending time in the middle east with minimal A/C, wearing full cammies every day and helmet, and carrying all your chemical gear in a back pack every where you go,and scud missile sirens going off every day. You really never know what could happen. You're going into the military, so don't expect that you won't ever be put in a dangerous situation. I bet the guys at Pearl Harbor thought they had it made.

I would actually "enjoy" that I think. It is an experience not many people get to say they have had. I almost hope I have to go somewhere dangerous at some point. They don't train you for no reason!

I originally wanted to do one of the most dangerous jobs in the military. Whatever happens, happens, and I am looking forward to it!

Oh, and to bring this back on topic........







***Edited, did you not see my post about no bashing? No more warnings, only bans***

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Swifty seems alright to me from the few times I've met him. I think most of the guff he got on here was from talking up his car when it never even ran.






And as far as Swifty having a girl now, how can you afford a girlfriend with no job?

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