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Trish - The Nimitz relieved us on station last month. Hint: send him lots of junk foot, gatorade packets, and batteries. IF you can get your hands on some small battery operated fans (Walmart had them back in May) send those as well. The Beds / racks get really hot.
As for me, I just want to be done with all the politics and various other stuff that goes with this job. The Sailor part is fine, it's the other things that make it a pain.
With the updated education benefits that stareted in August, and the travel he can do, and all the untaxed money he is getting Right Now just for being out there, he's got alot going for him if he stays in.
Me, I'm gonna retire and TRY to teach Middle School . Want a 'calming' type of job for awhile.
My Wife is looking forward to it as well.
lNow I just need my BIKE and I'll be ok for a day or so!
As for me, I just want to be done with all the politics and various other stuff that goes with this job. The Sailor part is fine, it's the other things that make it a pain.
With the updated education benefits that stareted in August, and the travel he can do, and all the untaxed money he is getting Right Now just for being out there, he's got alot going for him if he stays in.
Me, I'm gonna retire and TRY to teach Middle School . Want a 'calming' type of job for awhile.
My Wife is looking forward to it as well.lNow I just need my BIKE and I'll be ok for a day or so!
Hey Bill,
Wow 10 deployments....and now your done with them? That is a lot of time. I think my son is in a squadron(VFA86) and attatched to the USS Ninmitz. He is talking about staying in for his 20 yrs and I hope he does. I am of course worried...with him going on deployment.
Wow 10 deployments....and now your done with them? That is a lot of time. I think my son is in a squadron(VFA86) and attatched to the USS Ninmitz. He is talking about staying in for his 20 yrs and I hope he does. I am of course worried...with him going on deployment.
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I know the anxiety has to be building but I think I'd rather be facing down the Taliban than teach at a middle school. Welcome back brother and hurry home. Almost time for a ride man. Sure the wife is happy, hope she is able to stand having you around for more than six months at a time, life will be different, remember the civilian world sucks to so get ready for even more stupidity and banality. At least you will have an out by jumping on your bike and forgetting all the "new BS" you will be dealing with.
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From: north of Daytona
No more "doing it by the book." I have been retired Air Force since 1995.......I haven't seen a 'book' yet. I am sure there are some books....but not where I work.
(Key words where I work...if you can picture. The words "I don't know.".......watered down to a 'shoulder shrug' and the uttering of "Uh-uh-know."
That is the answer to anything a boss asks...."Uh-uh-know."
Gets most out of work...and in one instance, a promotion.
Oh..but if you want to teach Middle School, you will hear plenty from the students. Think you worked with knuckle heads in the military, middle school kids got them beat. Rent the movie 'kindergarten cop'...(and get yourself a BIG whistle).
Get on your bike and ride.
You takes your chances.
Chuck
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From: Birchwood TN
You know one of my son's teachers(and one of his football coaches) were retired out of the Navy and went into teaching. I wish you and your family all the luck. And if you got through all these years in the milatary then you can get through anything!
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Those words don't mix too well... Trust me. I have seen plenty of teachers go through hell in middle school. I work as an SRO in a high school. Elementary school is okay and high school is okay, but the kids in middle school are just starting puberty.... They go crazy.. But if you are still willing to take it on... I take my hat to ya.
Sitting here with the wife 
at the Leowes Resort in Coronado Bay, CA just enjoying the company for a change.
For a change I can relax and unwind and NOT have to deal with the "Kids" on the ship.
it's only for one night, but it sure feels good just being able to unwind.
Later...Bill
at the Leowes Resort in Coronado Bay, CA just enjoying the company for a change. For a change I can relax and unwind and NOT have to deal with the "Kids" on the ship.
it's only for one night, but it sure feels good just being able to unwind.
Later...Bill
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From: Niceville, FL
I currently supervise 30 911 call takers/dispatchers. While they're damn good at what they do, and very professional, this job is tougher than anything I ever did on active duty.
Book? What book?
Interesting nite it was. Had forgotten ALL the effects of liquor and wine!
However now at the Ford dealer getting oil changed in my truck.
Otherwise have no idea what i'll be doing rest of the day. Although SLEEP does come to mind.
However now at the Ford dealer getting oil changed in my truck.
Otherwise have no idea what i'll be doing rest of the day. Although SLEEP does come to mind.
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