Well.....

[MtGun44]

Is there any kind of certificate in that business? I know about ASE certifies
mechs, but not sure how you get it and how much difference it may make
in getting a job. What about car dealerships as a mech?

Bill

[Bad Water Bill]

Canadian National might be another place to look.

IIRC they are now building a new training facility for NEW employees.

[Recluse]

Whatever happened to enlisting?

Amanda.

Last I recall of that particular conversation, you were set on enlisting with the USMC--and I can easily see why a young bride would be severely concerned over that.

Why not consider Air Force? You can turn a wrench on a LOT of things there from small airplanes to big airplanes to automobiles to engines to large equipment. You would essentially move only two times--Lackland AFB for basic training, then to tech school (whichever base it was at) and then you'd get PCS'd (Permanent Change of Station) to your duty base. For one-termers, you typically don't get PCS'd again, so you'd have three or more years of absolute stability at one base.

During that time, you'd be earning money and funds for your GI Bill which can be used for a myriad of schools ranging from college to trade schools to vocational schools and even flight schools or seafaring (marine) schools.

Something to think about.

[No_1]

Do you think you can use some of that free time to clear up some ---> unfinished business <--- ? You have hosed CGA pretty bad.

Work has been slowing down, so I really havn't worked much the last couple weeks.

[BLTsandwedge]

Last I recall of that particular conversation, you were set on enlisting with the USMC--and I can easily see why a young bride would be severely concerned over that.

Why not consider Air Force? You can turn a wrench on a LOT of things there from small airplanes to big airplanes to automobiles to engines to large equipment. You would essentially move only two times--Lackland AFB for basic training, then to tech school (whichever base it was at) and then you'd get PCS'd (Permanent Change of Station) to your duty base. For one-termers, you typically don't get PCS'd again, so you'd have three or more years of absolute stability at one base.

During that time, you'd be earning money and funds for your GI Bill which can be used for a myriad of schools ranging from college to trade schools to vocational schools and even flight schools or seafaring (marine) schools.

Something to think about.

Having spent 11 years in the Army...and watching nieces and nephews grow up and graduate from high school and college, I like the idea of enlisting in the Armed Forces. The Air Force is (I've no support for the idea...just my observation) able to provide a better technical education. Caveat: military life is REALLY hard on marriages. It just is- no job worth taking is free of risk. But if your bride is opposed to spending long periods of time apart from you, think twice.

Saying that, you still need to be educated (high school) and be reasonably bright to do well in the military. You still have to have the fundamental 'stuff' to take advantage of what is being offered to you- it will be as valuable as what you make it to be......just like if you were to continue your current business.

After 27 years in my industry, I've incorporated. In 18 months I will expand. I will be looking for people skilled in math, standard PC applications and a variety of industry related systems to include property management specific software applications. These jobs pay VERY well. I will pay particular attention to those who have had their own business and/or have had experience in my industry as well as the military (AFRNG, ARNG, NRNG and all the NG/Reserve/active components are a HUGE resource for me). In short, I will always look to the armed services first...provided the fundamentals are there.

I believe I am a typical employer but regions may differ. As an employer I know I'm pushing the military hard in this post. I shouldn't...joining the military is a hugely personal decision and can't be taken lightly at all. The armed services (collectively) isn't something to 'jump into,' regardless of what the recruiter may tell you. In my mind and regardless of the work you are interested in: Family First. You have an obligation there....then to yourself. After all, most folks make a comfortable living without the armed services. But on a resume.....I believe it makes an individual stand out among the piles of resumes I look at when it is time to hire.

Best of luck my friend....you are well thought of here. Just translate that to the business folks you network with. It works.

Tom

T.E. Blackman & Associates Inc
Corporate Revenue Management Services
King of Prussia, PA

[Mtnfolk75]

How close are you to Missoula? And can you turn wrenches on highway trucks .. ?

[MaryB]

14 pages of jobs when the search was oilfield https://www.ndworkforceconnection.co...=&zip=&radius=

[fatnhappy]

Do you think you can use some of that free time to clear up some ---> unfinished business <--- ? You have hosed CGA pretty bad.

That's truly disappointing.

[No_1]

Yes it is.

[6bg6ga]

Do you think you can use some of that free time to clear up some ---> unfinished business <--- ? You have hosed CGA pretty bad.

Dude, I read what No_1 posted.

I NEVER borrowed from anyone and I don't owe any personal debts. All I can say is I would be ashamed to have a track record like that.

It is my opinion that there are some good people that came forward to help you and these people should be paid back and this should

have been addressed first before any toys or items purchased. REading back thru some of your posts it would seem that your priorities

need to be addresses and changed.

[Bullshop Junior]

How close are you to Missoula? And can you turn wrenches on highway trucks .. ?

I'm a little ways from missoula, but could make it work. I'm not the best mechanic, but have worked on everything from lawnmowers to dozer at least a little bit.

[Bullshop Junior]

Dude, I read what No_1 posted.

I NEVER borrowed from anyone and I don't owe any personal debts. All I can say is I would be ashamed to have a track record like that.

It is my opinion that there are some good people that came forward to help you and these people should be paid back and this should

have been addressed first before any toys or items purchased. REading back thru some of your posts it would seem that your priorities

need to be addresses and changed.

Alright let's get that stupid gun straight.

I put 20 bucks down on a finnish nagant that was at the local gun store that was priced at 120 bucks. The only reason I was gonna buy it, was because I know the finnish nagant rifles are worth a fair deal more then the Russian ones, so I was just gonna take it home, and stick it on gun broker and try to turn a buck on it. Next check, I went in with the other $100 and put it down, signed the papers got delayed and had to wait a few days to go pick it up. When I went in, they tried to hand me a russian nagant. I didn't want the Russian Nahant. When questioned, they said they didn't think I would know the differance, and that the other one had been put in the owners personal collection. When I asked for my money back, they wouldn't refund cash, and in that three day period I had gotten a new debit card, because the magnetic strip had worn of the old one, and they wouldn't refund it to a differant card. So the only choice was to put it on something else, or lose it. So I picked the cheapest gun in the store that wasn't a shot gun. A at cost AR15 that I put on a four month layaway, and havn't put a dime on it since, as I have about 6 dollars to my name, since I have been spending every penny of my checks trying to finally get caught up on bills. last check, in december I was finally caught up on all my bills for the first time in over a year, and was intending to start sending people the money I owe them starting first of the year. Did I forsee the oil market crashing? No, but it's just my luck, because every time something starts to go right, things happen. Like getting shot. Having a u joint go out on my truck and take the rear end, tranny, and transfer case with it. The oil market crashing.

And it make it clear. I don't have all these toys like I make it sound. Those guns I was playing with in texas were borrowed from a member here. If you ever noticed, I always said "in my possession". The only guys I have right now, are a handi rifle. And my single six. That's it. The 308 I am talking about getting, is a box of parts that still need put together I was gonna trade off of my dad.

that's that. Hopefully work picks up ahain, and I can pay everyone back this coming month as I had planned but we will see.

[Bullshop Junior]

And to make it a little more clear. There is still work here. I just need to find it. The only reason my company is not working, is that the general manager screwed up a job (several jobs actually) and got fired. The new guy is from Florida and won't let anyone work if it's below 0, because it's way too cold out. Which, is why I am hoping the few guys left with this company will slap some since into him, because that's not that cold for here.

[fatnhappy]

Does any of the foregoing 2 posts square your obligation to CGA?

[Bullshop Junior]

No, but I won't have money to send him either. Not till my next check

[richhodg66]

Amanda.

So, is poverty preferable to the sacrifices of serving in the military?

#1 son has been in the Corps two years now. Just bought a brand new house a few months ago. His wife doesn't seem to mind much. Just saying, everybody considers the military a bad deal, I beg to differ.

[WILCO]

No, but I won't have money to send him either. Not till my next check

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[fatnhappy]

Not till my next check

You've had a couple of those next checks in the last 8 months.

You're a young man Daniel. I'm glad to see you have ambition and are trying to haul yourself up by the boot straps, but..........

Near as I can tell you don't have a pot in which to piss. I should think if nothing else, your good name should be worth something. Shouldn't it be something you can value? Shouldn't it be something others see in you and likewise value? Shouldn't your good name be worth defending? Isn't your word a possession of your soul of which your bride should be proud?

I feel when you're older you'll truly realize the value of your good word. A couple years in the service and you'd see it first hand. My honor is an intangible concept I wouldn't sell for a measly $340.

May I suggest your time would be better spent flipping burgers, scrubbing butts in a nursing home or walking dogs for a second/third job than surfing the internet until you make it right?

I'm sorry, but until I see your name removed from the deadbeat scrolls my sense of honor requires that I disassociate from you and place you on my ignore list.

Dean

[Wayne Smith]

A Cadet is a student at West Point, the USArmy College. A member of the Cadet Corps. No, I am not one.

[ShooterAZ]

You've had a couple of those next checks in the last 8 months.

You're a young man Daniel. I'm glad to see you have ambition and are trying to haul yourself up by the boot straps, but..........

Near as I can tell you don't have a pot in which to piss. I should think if nothing else, your good name should be worth something. Shouldn't it be something you can value? Shouldn't it be something others see in you and likewise value? Shouldn't your good name be worth defending? Isn't your word a possession of your soul of which your bride should be proud?

I feel when you're older you'll truly realize the value of your good word. A couple years in the service and you'd see it first hand. My honor is an intangible concept I wouldn't sell for a measly $340.

May I suggest your time would be better spent flipping burgers, scrubbing butts in a nursing home or walking dogs for a second/third job than surfing the internet until you make it right?

I'm sorry, but until I see your name removed from the deadbeat scrolls my sense of honor requires that I disassociate from you and place you on my ignore list.

Dean

Agreed. Sell the Handi Rifle and The Single Six and repay your debts please. You'll feel a heck of a lot better about it when you get out from under this mess.