I have been up since 6 this morning! My mom and I have been in Virginia all weekend visiting my brother who is in the navy. He just moved out here and we drove him his car and got to see his new place and all that fun stuff. I am so so happy that after almost 8 years he is in driving distance again!!
Admittedly I posted this and had a brief moment of panic because I was like.. This is Sunday, right? I have been so confused about what day it is all weekend. We drove over night on Thursday and then only slept a few hours before getting up and doing things on Friday. It messed with my head.
I thought you were going to meet me halfway!! Lol.
I have done so incredibly much driving in the last month. This is not normal for me. Fun though! I want to plan a trip to PA soon to see a friend's new baby/new home. Maybe you could meet me there?
I thought you were going to meet me halfway!! Lol.
I have done so incredibly much driving in the last month. This is not normal for me. Fun though! I want to plan a trip to PA soon to see a friend's new baby/new home. Maybe you could meet me there?
Post by kayladawn91 on Oct 11, 2015 9:04:48 GMT -5
I'm still in bed because I'm lazy and my dogs are making me want to stay in the warm bed too. Today I have more housework to do and I need to go grocery shopping. Nothing fun at all.
That's great, nuggetrn! My husband was in the Navy for ~10 years and was in VA briefly. Hope he likes his new station.
We're getting ready for a short trip and I'm putting off going to get supplies. The couch is too comfy and my tea is too good.
He has been here for about 3 weeks now. He is liking it so far, and it seems like a nice area. He says they were sandbagging the base last week in prep for the hurricaine! Then nothing really happened so that was good.
He was in California before this and he is excited to get more than one season! Already looking at buying a house, lol.
We have ham in the slow cooker, Turkey is going in the oven in a few hrs, gotta clean the house before my parents come over and make a pumpkin craft with the kids.
That's great, nuggetrn! My husband was in the Navy for ~10 years and was in VA briefly. Hope he likes his new station.
We're getting ready for a short trip and I'm putting off going to get supplies. The couch is too comfy and my tea is too good.
He has been here for about 3 weeks now. He is liking it so far, and it seems like a nice area. He says they were sandbagging the base last week in prep for the hurricaine! Then nothing really happened so that was good.
He was in California before this and he is excited to get more than one season! Already looking at buying a house, lol.
He has been here for about 3 weeks now. He is liking it so far, and it seems like a nice area. He says they were sandbagging the base last week in prep for the hurricaine! Then nothing really happened so that was good.
He was in California before this and he is excited to get more than one season! Already looking at buying a house, lol.
How long are American posting generally?
I am pretty sure the typical is 4 years.
But I think it really depends on the job/branch. My brother signed on for his first 4 years But then almost immediately extended that contract to 5 years because of his job.... Then signed on for 3 more years at a base 30 minutes from his first base so he could still live in the same area. Now that he is in VA he has been saying he thinks he will he here for 4-6 years. Also, this job wanted him so badly that they took him away from his other post about 6 months prior to his contract ended. Seniority rules I suppose.
But I think it really depends on the job/branch. My brother signed on for his first 4 years But then almost immediately extended that contract to 5 years because of his job.... Then signed on for 3 more years at a base 30 minutes from his first base so he could still live in the same area. Now that he is in VA he has been saying he thinks he will he here for 4-6 years. Also, this job wanted him so badly that they took him away from his other post about 6 months prior to his contract ended. Seniority rules I suppose.
Ahh ok. In Canada you sign a 25 yr contract (with 10yr extensions after that) and they post you wherever every 3-5 years ish. We've been weird though DH was at his first posting for 9 then we moved 3 times in 4 years, and we've been here for 2 now.
Started 2 threads last night then disappeared! Hope CAH was lots of fun for everyone!
Woke up and took some ibuprofen and am sipping on a 2nd cup of coffee. Minor hangover but I'll survive. Today = lots of planning for the week and lots of cleaning/laundry.
But I think it really depends on the job/branch. My brother signed on for his first 4 years But then almost immediately extended that contract to 5 years because of his job.... Then signed on for 3 more years at a base 30 minutes from his first base so he could still live in the same area. Now that he is in VA he has been saying he thinks he will he here for 4-6 years. Also, this job wanted him so badly that they took him away from his other post about 6 months prior to his contract ended. Seniority rules I suppose.
Ahh ok. In Canada you sign a 25 yr contract (with 10yr extensions after that) and they post you wherever every 3-5 years ish. We've been weird though DH was at his first posting for 9 then we moved 3 times in 4 years, and we've been here for 2 now.
Wow... I can't even imagine at 18 years old agreeing to do something for 25 years. I think most people here go into the military intending to make it a career but they have the option to change their minds at different points.
What happens if someone decides they do not want to fulfil the 25 year contract?
Good morning everyone! Lazing around after breakfast here. One of our friends got some awesome seats for the Cowboy game this afternoon, so that's on our agenda for the day. Can't wait!!
Good morning everyone! Lazing around after breakfast here. One of our friends got some awesome seats for the Cowboy game this afternoon, so that's on our agenda for the day. Can't wait!!
Post by penguin129 on Oct 11, 2015 10:08:12 GMT -5
We got up at 10. Now it's after 11 and I've been staring at my cereal in front of me, but posting and searching stuff on the interwebs instead of pouring my milk. I have to go grocery shopping today and then we're going to see H's grandparents. I'd like to try and get to the pumpkin patch today too.
I'm just sitting at my parents house listening to DS play with his grandpa. I was supposed to visit my grandma in the hospital, but my cold is too bad . Now I'm not sure what I'll do until this afternoon when people come over for turkey dinner. Hope everyone else is enjoying their Sunday morning!
Ahh ok. In Canada you sign a 25 yr contract (with 10yr extensions after that) and they post you wherever every 3-5 years ish. We've been weird though DH was at his first posting for 9 then we moved 3 times in 4 years, and we've been here for 2 now.
Wow... I can't even imagine at 18 years old agreeing to do something for 25 years. I think most people here go into the military intending to make it a career but they have the option to change their minds at different points.
What happens if someone decides they do not want to fulfil the 25 year contract?
You can put in a request to get out and it takes 6 months but then you don't get your pension. DH enlisted when he was 17 and can retire in 5 years. Jealous lol not really though because the crap he went through he deserves every day of early retirement.
I'm just sitting at my parents house listening to DS play with his grandpa. I was supposed to visit my grandma in the hospital, but my cold is too bad . Now I'm not sure what I'll do until this afternoon when people come over for turkey dinner. Hope everyone else is enjoying their Sunday morning!
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