I'd rather be golfing.
Seattle sucks so I write about that.
Also work...ish in recruiting. Shoot your resume to kiawahislandstripclub@gmail.com for any and all job hunt questions.
There’s a lot to unpack in that comment, the first thing I’ll clarify is this: when I say overblown I’m not talking about the side-effects each individual feels and has impacted them. What I’m referencing is that the impression by non-Veterans on Veterans is overblown. The assumption that we all have it is what is overblown. I get two questions more than any other when I reference my service: did you kill anyone and do you have ptsd.
Your argument that society only cares about worthy Veterans is patently false when examining what the 48,000 VSOs actually do. Those VSOs came about because of the failures of the DoD and the VA to actively address the problems we face when leaving the military. Society recognized the shortcomings of the federal government and has gone about creating infrastructure and mechanisms to address the epic failures of the government. Society is actually the one doing something about it while the government just keeps wearing a label pin and posting flags on Facebook under the impression that’s somehow making a difference. If this article and your comment were taking shots at the VA or transition programs then I’d be all for it. But taking shots at society is where I draw the line. They’ve done more than anyone else.
55% or so. They are cleaning up now but a few years ago they spent more on their own conferences and “team building activities” than they spent on their entire mental health budget. I don’t want to downplay it by any means but I think PTSD is overblown and not nearly as prevalent as the media makes it out to be but the fact that they spent more on things like a ski trip in Colorado Springs than they did on mental health investments is disgusting.
Yeah this is not an accurate take. There are 48,000+ VSOs (Veteran Service Organizations) within the US who are all aimed at helping Veterans. Oh and for the love of all that is holy do not just donate to Wounded Warrior Project. Their overhead is insane and a hilariously little amount of money donated to them actually goes to Veterans. If you like the notion of supporting wounded Veterans please donate to the DAV, instead.
I became really good friends with a minor league ballplayer who was sponsored by CFA. They gave him a card that you can swipe and you get whatever you want there, whether $2 or $2,000…..for free. I legit ate there like 100 times one summer.
You need to take some notes from the dolphin. He, too, came in really hard and heavy on his bit. He’s adjusted and is super likeable now. Maybe you try the same.
My go-to was always checking people who were replying to them on Twitter. With half of the convo you can usually infer quite a bit. Insta is a little more challenging but there are work-arounds and tools available. My go-to, though, was always checking LI. You can see everything they’ve ever posted under the activity tab. Also, on Twitter/Insta you can check to see who they follow and that tells you quite a bit about someone. Further, if I see you liking random photos of these “real estate experts” in a bikini on LI our conversation usually ends right there. I might check to see if you know that model from high school or something to give you the benefit of the doubt, but people rarely know these random women they’re connected with. Moral of the story: don’t be a creepy and/or sexist perv and you should be just fine.
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There’s a lot to unpack in that comment, the first thing I’ll clarify is this: when I say overblown I’m not talking about the side-effects each individual feels and has impacted them. What I’m referencing is that the impression by non-Veterans on Veterans is overblown. The assumption that we all have it is what is overblown. I get two questions more than any other when I reference my service: did you kill anyone and do you have ptsd.
Your argument that society only cares about worthy Veterans is patently false when examining what the 48,000 VSOs actually do. Those VSOs came about because of the failures of the DoD and the VA to actively address the problems we face when leaving the military. Society recognized the shortcomings of the federal government and has gone about creating infrastructure and mechanisms to address the epic failures of the government. Society is actually the one doing something about it while the government just keeps wearing a label pin and posting flags on Facebook under the impression that’s somehow making a difference. If this article and your comment were taking shots at the VA or transition programs then I’d be all for it. But taking shots at society is where I draw the line. They’ve done more than anyone else.
55% or so. They are cleaning up now but a few years ago they spent more on their own conferences and “team building activities” than they spent on their entire mental health budget. I don’t want to downplay it by any means but I think PTSD is overblown and not nearly as prevalent as the media makes it out to be but the fact that they spent more on things like a ski trip in Colorado Springs than they did on mental health investments is disgusting.
Yeah this is not an accurate take. There are 48,000+ VSOs (Veteran Service Organizations) within the US who are all aimed at helping Veterans. Oh and for the love of all that is holy do not just donate to Wounded Warrior Project. Their overhead is insane and a hilariously little amount of money donated to them actually goes to Veterans. If you like the notion of supporting wounded Veterans please donate to the DAV, instead.
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Yeah but it’s still Temple. IH-35 has been under construction there since 1954 it feels like. Fuck that place.
This is so accurate is hurts.
Also, my plane got a flat tire once and was delayed three hours. Because that’s also somehow a thing.
Cool story bro
Not when you’re 12. Which he probably is.
Take me with you.
<3 Buccee's. Enjoy that drive on 45, it's sneaky therapeutic.
Not with that mentality.
Haha=kinda funny
Hahaha=I might smirk
Hahahaha=tell that joke at parties
Hahahahaha+=fucking hilarious
I can’t get over the fact that you used the term “dingy.”
TBH that festival sounds pretty lit
I’ve written articles drunk before. It’s okay. #safespace
I became really good friends with a minor league ballplayer who was sponsored by CFA. They gave him a card that you can swipe and you get whatever you want there, whether $2 or $2,000…..for free. I legit ate there like 100 times one summer.
You need to take some notes from the dolphin. He, too, came in really hard and heavy on his bit. He’s adjusted and is super likeable now. Maybe you try the same.
Could this conversation be any more relatable to everyone here yet depressing at the same time? PGP.
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My go-to was always checking people who were replying to them on Twitter. With half of the convo you can usually infer quite a bit. Insta is a little more challenging but there are work-arounds and tools available. My go-to, though, was always checking LI. You can see everything they’ve ever posted under the activity tab. Also, on Twitter/Insta you can check to see who they follow and that tells you quite a bit about someone. Further, if I see you liking random photos of these “real estate experts” in a bikini on LI our conversation usually ends right there. I might check to see if you know that model from high school or something to give you the benefit of the doubt, but people rarely know these random women they’re connected with. Moral of the story: don’t be a creepy and/or sexist perv and you should be just fine.