rayovac 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Well guys. I think an update is needed.Im going in the navy. I recently broke things off with my fiance, and whilst having a good job and all, I kept feeling a need to change and do something different. I love poker but don't want to take that chance, regular work seems so mundane, I didn't know what to do.Out of the blue about 2 weeks ago, I was driving home from Chick-Fil-A and saw the Navy recruiters office. I stopped off, talked to the guys, and they said I had to take some test (ASVAB). I took it, and got a 98. When they called me back saying they had my results, here was the offer on the table:6 Year Committment Active Duty (2 Years after as reserve)Any job I want, and they said with my aptitude they want me in Counter-Intel.Only 6 months aboard a ship every 36$45,000 Enlistment bonus$1,300 a month (to start) with room, meals, health insurance, dental.Full payment for my graduate work, and an additional amount in my monthly pay for going to school.If I want to live off base I can and they pay for my rent (amount depends on area).$125,000 Re-Enlistment bonus if I resign for another 6 after first tour.Ya think?? That's what I thought. I have never been happier in my life since I got my first blowjob. lol. I ship out in two weeks. Just wanted to let people know!!! Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyFinngars 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Best of luck and stay safe......hell of a thing to do in order to change the pace of things...why not get a dog? Link to post Share on other sites
2bthebest 2 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Good Luck Link to post Share on other sites
rayovac 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Best of luck and stay safe......hell of a thing to do in order to change the pace of things...why not get a dog?What dog can I get that'll make me $45,000 richer just for buying it?? Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyFinngars 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 What dog can I get that'll make me $45,000 richer just for buying it??A drug sniffing dog! duh...and they want you for counter-intelSeriously though, I understand the money is a big bonus but that is 6 years where you are not in control of what happens and are in a very dangerous occupation during a dangerous time. Link to post Share on other sites
NoSup4U 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Good luck and stay safe!Mark Link to post Share on other sites
Royal_Tour 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 YES!! Good Luck Man!I recently left my job, applied to school, Got accepted. now debating if i want to go back to school, or what i want to do exactly. maybe even start my own businessbut i left a 50k a year job designing, just because i was sitting there 1 day, and thought to myself, jesus christ, is this my life? I'm still too young to be worried about retirment.I dont want to live by my pay check, i want to LIVE damn it, so i watch the documentary "The Secret". and hellz ya, I'm making moves now babyAnd if you have any doubts. Just click this linkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOv6_sTioXA Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierAlum 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Seriously GL to you and I am grateful for what you are doing.I just hope you aren't doing this for the "money" b/c it really is basically pennies based on the commitment you are making. Link to post Share on other sites
rayovac 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Seriously GL to you and I am grateful for what you are doing.I just hope you aren't doing this for the "money" b/c it really is basically pennies based on the commitment you are making.No. It's not the money. It's nice, trust me, but I don't even get access to it for 16 months, due to the fact that I gotta complete basic training and my first 14 months of my "A" school.I just want to have excitement in my life for once. I'm sick of the 9-5 daily grind. Link to post Share on other sites
kidpkrJR 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 gl in your travels, stay safe Link to post Share on other sites
rayovac 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Thanks all for the support!! Now i got unlimited time for my pstar freerolls!! Link to post Share on other sites
Jrobb25 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 GL I might disagree with War but I do support the troops for doing what u guys do. GL Link to post Share on other sites
Ukosumu 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Good luck ... stay safe Link to post Share on other sites
Miguel McHarris 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Good Luck. YVAN EHT NIOJ Link to post Share on other sites
zengame 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 GL......takes guts. Link to post Share on other sites
chaosnhavoc 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Like my Dad found out during Vietnam, All Deals are out the window in the time of War... Check it out.. Link to post Share on other sites
DoinSublime 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 GL sir and thank you.Hopefully you can make some side money playing poker against fellow enlistees. Link to post Share on other sites
rayovac 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 GL sir and thank you.Hopefully you can make some side money playing poker against fellow enlistees.Gambling is expressly (sp?) forbidden in the navy on base or ship. But while I'm at my school in pensacola, that won't be too far from New Orleans poker rooms. Link to post Share on other sites
DoinSublime 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Gambling is expressly (sp?) forbidden in the navy on base or ship. But while I'm at my school in pensacola, that won't be too far from New Orleans poker rooms.Ha, never would have thought, but that makes perfect sense I think. Did you ask them? "So, uh, you guys have some pretty good games going or what?"Again, gl! Link to post Share on other sites
GWCGWC 83 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 They used to tell everyone that they qualified for nuclear sciences. I guess counter-intelligence is the hook now.Thanks for doing this Ray. Good luck sir. Link to post Share on other sites
flyingdonkey 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 GL to you Mr. Rayovac! Stay safe! Link to post Share on other sites
lordofelt 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Best part of joining the navy while the US is at war with Iraq... Iraq is landlocked woo hoo party on the ship!!! But honestly good luck and thanks for doing what you're doing. Link to post Share on other sites
Tiltinagain 973 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Thanks for your impending service!Seriously...make sure you have in writing "whatever job you want" before going in. I was in the army during the first desert storm and was given "choice of bases" to be stationed at. I ended up in Kentucky.My choice?I think notj/sHave fun and stay safe. You'll meet some of the best life long friends while serving your country.Congrats. Link to post Share on other sites
sandwedge 30 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Congrats, and thank you for serving. Link to post Share on other sites
SilentButDeadly3 0 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Last year, when I graduated high school, the Navy guy called me and asked to come over. I was only slightly interested so I said yes. They made a pretty convincing arguement and had me seriously considering it, but instead I went to college. But I got a 99 on my test. LOL POORLYHIDDENBRAGPOSTAMENTSglgl dude. Thanks for your service. Link to post Share on other sites
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