Attn whoring on a medium level: joining the Navy (UPDATE: passed entrance exam)

[opebo]

I've lived a pretty cozy little suburban life.  I could use a little hell.

I did that too - but I just drove a taxicab for a while.

Go through a "little hell" is not really the goal here, obeop. 

Really?  Come to think of it driving a taxicab was by far the most enjoyable employment I ever experienced.

[Starbucks Union Thug HokeyPuck]

I've lived a pretty cozy little suburban life.  I could use a little hell.

I did that too - but I just drove a taxicab for a while.

Go through a "little hell" is not really the goal here, obeop. 

Really?  Come to think of it driving a taxicab was by far the most enjoyable employment I ever experienced.

Well that's not saying much, is it? 

Nah, I'm just saying that a "little hell" is not exactly a deterrence.  See organized bullet points in my OP to understand my reasoning.

[Ban my account ffs!]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InBXu-iY7cw

Best of luck. 

[opebo]

Come to think of it driving a taxicab was by far the most enjoyable employment I ever experienced.

Well that's not saying much, is it?

Haha, no, it certainly isn't!  Good point.   

[Torie]

Seems like an wise and reasoned career move HD. And let me add my voice to the "good luck" chorus. All the best, and hopefully you will find the time to share some of your experiences with us. It was a pity that Naso was washed out of the air force (due to eyesight issues I think), nixing his ambition to be a fighter pilot. Reading about his experiences to the extent he shared them, would have been a blast. Cheers.

[bgwah]

Do they have internet??

Rob (old D-OR poster) joined the Army and was being shipped off to Afghanistan last I knew. Hopefully he's okay.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Semen Hockey Dude sounds like it fits........good luck!

[Badger]

God's speed Hockey Dude. And Thank You from all of us for serving!

Now, can we ship off every Rangers fan?

[patrick1]

Trying to go JAG route? Good deal, enjoy and best of luck.

[Starbucks Union Thug HokeyPuck]

Trying to go JAG route? Good deal, enjoy and best of luck.

I COULD enter that program, having just completed my first year of law school.  Fortunately, if I don't immediately qualify, I can enter a program to be considered for it later on after serving for some time.  I'd be very, very interested in such a thing, because I simply have no interest in any of the traditional legal practice paths.  I went to law school with the idea of becoming a politician at the advice of a very, very successful attorney and Jon Corzine cabinet member, Jerold Zaro, urging me to go with it because of untapped J.D. degree versatility.  It's disappointing how Rutgers treated us like we are all trying to be trial lawyers. 

THIs type of path, advocacy for soldiers and public service, is way more up my alley than sitting in municipal court advising teenagers about their DUI.  If I have to get my ass kicked a little bit and put myself aside for my country, so be it.  It's more fulfilling in the end. 

[Joe Biden 2020]

I'll be honest, Hockey, I'm a little jealous!  I've always wanted to join the Navy for another reason - to have the American Flag draped over my casket.  Alas, the Navy wasn't in God's plans for my life.

You're not a Christian, Hockey, but I will pray for you regardless.  Good luck, my friend.

As far as the "little hell" is concerned.  I could probably use a bit of that, myself.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I'll be honest, Hockey, I'm a little jealous!  I've always wanted to join the Navy for another reason - to have the American Flag draped over my casket. 

Emo.

[WalterMitty]

I'll be honest, Hockey, I'm a little jealous!  I've always wanted to join the Navy for another reason - to have the American Flag draped over my casket.  Alas, the Navy wasn't in God's plans for my life.

You're not a Christian, Hockey, but I will pray for you regardless.  Good luck, my friend.

As far as the "little hell" is concerned.  I could probably use a bit of that, myself.

Technically you are still young enough for the navy.

[Niemeyerite]

But... you are a communist!!!

Good luck.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I'll be honest, Hockey, I'm a little jealous!  I've always wanted to join the Navy for another reason - to have the American Flag draped over my casket.  Alas, the Navy wasn't in God's plans for my life.

You're not a Christian, Hockey, but I will pray for you regardless.  Good luck, my friend.

As far as the "little hell" is concerned.  I could probably use a bit of that, myself.

Technically you are still young enough for the navy.

That is true, although I'm at the upper echelon of the age range.  With my Tourette's medication, it's just not feasible.

[WalterMitty]

Bushie it is my understanding they take your medication and you see a navy doc who decides what meds you should be tak7ng.

[Starbucks Union Thug HokeyPuck]

But... you are a communist!!!

Good luck.

Is that the perception, or are you yoking?

Socialist?  Somewhat.  Communist?  Hells nah.

[© tweed]

-they will help with my massive student debt

how much, $200k?  and what kind of 'help' are they offering?

[Niemeyerite]

But... you are a communist!!!

Good luck.

Is that the perception, or are you yoking?

Socialist?  Somewhat.  Communist?  Hells nah.

Joking.

[Starbucks Union Thug HokeyPuck]

So the update would be that I passed the entrance exam, and scored well above average, a 56 (the vast majority score between 48-52).  So, basically that means i will be able to put together a hell of case to qualify for the officer program.  Yay!

But that's not all. 

The person who took me back to the testing site today was a woman named Amber.  She told me about how she's loved being able to travel around the world.  Her favorite location: Hawaii.  Her LEAST favorite: Thailand!  Naturally, I told her about a certain forumite I know that just adores the place. (but not exactly why)

So, there you have it ladies and germs... The Navy knows about opebo. 

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Congrats, bro.

[Sopranos Republican]

Just saw this! Congrats Hockey!!!

[windjammer]

I hadn't seen this topic.
Good luck, this will be a good experience for you. Maybe you will want to join the Army definitely, who knows .