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what kind of luck have had people getting their VMET, ATARRS or whatever they call the military transcripts transferred into credits? Mine lists some MOSs that I was just slotted in with no actual training, mostly commo poo poo with a lot of recommendations for computer poo poo. Considering I'm going to pursue a CS degree I think, that could be pretty helpful? probably going to knock out my lower level courses at a community college then transfer to a state uni.
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OK, I wasn't holding my breath for anything great, because I would probably laugh at someones military transcripts if it was my job.
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Feb 27, 2016 23:45
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well, regardless of the outcome of my credits, I do know that when I start school, I'm going to throw a little spice into the "wear poo poo to look like a veteran" and rock ESS goggles and maybe long sleeve army pts and pants. The ones with the elastic cuffs on the ankles, I don't know if the new poo poo is out. CHICKEN SHOES fucked around with this message at 00:14 on Feb 28, 2016 |
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Feb 28, 2016 00:12
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they are starting some aerospace program at the local college and I think boeing is getting ready to move some jobs our direction
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Mar 1, 2016 03:51
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were you arguing in a govt class and using your mil experience as some sort of expert opinion because if so lol
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Mar 1, 2016 17:14
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man my father in law is some sort of geologist/engineer and makes loving bank working with quarries and poo poo
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Mar 2, 2016 17:32
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Ugh I need to get the ball rolling on school. I was originally going to try to go this current semester but it didn't work out. I did the application and was accepted (of course I was its a community college) but didn't follow up on anything after that. Now I'm trying to get in on fall semester. I need to schedule the placement test and get my transcripts turned in for evaluation. I'm used to just barging into places and being really nice to get what I want so I hope that works in this case. I really don't care for phone calls and all that poo poo. Squeaky wheel gets the grease and all. Please encourage me to leave my house and interact with other humans so that I get this done, thanks guys. Also if you have any "disabled veteran" hot tips please let me know
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Mar 3, 2016 00:32
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my back pocket so I can develop a cool ring from it????????????????? There were two kids that came in trying to join once that got matching Copenhagen cans tattooed on their but cheeks together
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Mar 3, 2016 01:17
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well if republicans are to believed we will all be speaking 
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Mar 4, 2016 01:32
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but dude, you got a dell 
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Mar 5, 2016 02:47
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so I'm retarded and a few beers in, so I don't feel like researching a bunch of VA websites, but is Voc Rehab basically for trade school or what
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Mar 5, 2016 02:56
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I've been leaning towards computer science or something along those lines. Disability poo poo is nothing physical.
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Mar 5, 2016 04:50
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Ok so I'm playing the VA website game of clicking every link and just getting the most generic information possible regarding Voc Rehab and get poo poo like this quote:Eligibility and Entitlement which makes it sound like I basically get a lifecoach or something out of the deal. I know that I'm being really dense about this whole program,and I've had a friend that got out under similar circumstances recommend that I check it out, but a lot of the above sounds like a lot of VA fluff as I don't have a lot of faith in VA to actually do anything beneficial for me aside from cutting school a check. I'm rated 60% from VA, I have like 33 months of GI Bill remaining (I used a semesters worth of MGIB like 8 years ago) and am looking at doing my lower tier classes at a community college, transferring to the state university (University of Idaho) while ideally working on a Computer Science type degree. What is something that I can read that breaks down the advantages of using Voc Rehab over just standard post 9/11. "Literally Shaking" you're giving good information but I guess I don't see exactly why I should be beating down doors trying to get into this. I guess I need some sort of powerpoint slide briefing with task, conditions and standards in order to show me a comparison of what using VR over traditional gi bill. I just read this http://www.disabledveterans.org/2010/06/25/1-unofficial-guide-to-chapter-31-voc-rehab/ which seemed useful but at the end of the day that dick wants you to pay $20 for a strategy guide so I can't take it that serious as a source of information 
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Mar 5, 2016 18:16
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OK, I'll fill out the form and see what happens, worst case scenario I guess I can just resort to my original plan of not using it. I appreciate your time/post. I just have to get over my usual disgust for VA related poo poo and check it out for myself.
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Mar 5, 2016 20:49
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to be fair to anyone thats been in the military, for profits are pushed and advertised constantly as something soldiers should do because if you don't take courses at some poo poo school then you're a bad nco or something.
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Mar 6, 2016 02:40
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Naked Bear posted:If someone in the military is pushing you to do something that will affect your life as a civilian, you should closely examine what it is they're suggesting, because it's probably retarded. this is a fact psydude posted:I'm really surprised the DoD hasn't banned for-profit universities from operating on military bases. well, the half dozen or so times I was held captive on a training day to hear about a university it was always some retired SNCO representing the school so its obviously a kickback money sort of thing. poo poo loving pissed me off because so many people would sign the gently caress up.
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Mar 6, 2016 02:47
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Compliance with what? I mean, as far as I know I'm not under any requirements to remain medicated or anything?
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Mar 6, 2016 19:37
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still haven't done anything to ensure that I can start school in fall. va hasn't contacted me back about even setting and appointment for voc rehab I hate VA and myself for both of these failings.
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Mar 16, 2016 23:42
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The ol' tried and true "Well, against all medical advice and doctrine, we've decided to gently caress you over because my boss casually mentioned it during a brief and I am scared he wont like me so eat poo poo soldier" tactic
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Mar 19, 2016 20:14
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anything below silver star is garbage edit: might have to rethink silver star after reading how it applies to pilots: quote:The Department of Defense does not keep extensive records of awards of the Silver Star. Independent groups estimate that between 100,000 and 150,000 Silver Stars have been awarded since the decoration was established.[9] Colonel David Hackworth is likely to be the person who has been awarded the most Silver Stars. He was awarded ten Silver Stars for service in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.[10]
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Mar 19, 2016 23:56
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and of course Teddy Roosevelt Jr. got a Medal of Honor because he was a 2 star and showed up on the normandy landings gently caress all medals, gently caress all general officers
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Mar 20, 2016 00:00
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watched a 2LT get an AAM and try and failing to quote napoleon once. that was pretty rich.
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Mar 20, 2016 00:01
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so either everyone here is A)A bad driver and needs all the help they can get B)Are in love with being a veteran and poo poo lol
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Mar 20, 2016 18:49
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please elaborate on a breakdown over bottled water 
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Mar 21, 2016 17:38
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I am not looking forward to this aspect of college.
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Mar 21, 2016 21:01
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man gently caress VA, no phone call, letter, email, or poo poo about Voc Rehab. What a worthless loving organization. Edit: Was just looking at the site and saw that eventually I'd have to attend an "orientation" at a Regional office. For real? The closest one is like 6 hours away. Yeah gently caress this. CHICKEN SHOES fucked around with this message at 01:10 on Mar 22, 2016 |
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Mar 22, 2016 01:05
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Grem posted:It's a real quick intake, yea sucks you gotta go far but think of the new computer, man! btw what magic words should I tell my Voc Rehab lady to get a laptop? I use a 2008 desktop now. for the cost of an overnight trip to seattle, both literal and my time, they can shove the $300 laptop they might agree that I need up their loving asses.
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Mar 22, 2016 01:17
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Mike-o posted:They would make you go all the way to Seattle from Idaho? What the god drat poo poo. The other regional office that I could possibly go to is Boise, which is an even further drive.
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Mar 22, 2016 01:28
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Just gonna do the classic "apply online every day until i hear something" because I don't even know if my first one went through at this point. edit: gently caress, well I can only apply once.
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Mar 22, 2016 18:51
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so finally in another two weeks I have my meeting with my Voc Rehab rep, and thank god its not in seattle any cool buzzwords or anything I should stuff in this application to make them buy me things?
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Apr 7, 2016 15:42
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Soulex posted:The thing that someone stressed to me was that you need to stress how it will assist you getting a job, not just going to college. They make you fill out some paperwork and they also want you ttho print off like 5 job listings of the job you're trying to get into to prove to them it's not a fruitless endeavor. So, it's "This training/degree will help ready me for a career in _________ due to the nature of the career field, as well as give me valuable experience to prepare myself for a smooth transition out of the military." Something like that. thanks, this is helpful. Should the job offering be local to where I live? I don't really think there is much of a market for CS degrees in idaho
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Apr 7, 2016 17:24
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Since when is selling a textbook after you used it unethical? The text book industry is a huge scam anyhow. I don't think this guy was buying them, then turning around and selling them on the VA dime just to profit? That would be hosed up, but it's not even close to the impression that I'm getting from his post.
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Apr 10, 2016 01:07
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at the date posted:That's not the bit I quoted. I have no problem with selling your textbooks after you're done with them. referring more to spider-baby's post. I don't even know what a $45 pencil is.
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Apr 10, 2016 02:27
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well my voc rehab thing is tomorrow. it says 2 hours. are you for real? what a waste of my life
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Apr 20, 2016 01:59
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I'm already aggravated AF with this people lol it might be rough
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Apr 20, 2016 01:59
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DownByTheWooter posted:How do you get signed up for that? I want that i signed up through here, 6 weeks later I got a letter in the mail for an appointment http://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/
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Apr 20, 2016 02:21
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DownByTheWooter posted:ok, cool yeah thats why I'm already mad at them lol
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Apr 20, 2016 03:36
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Grem posted:It's a group meeting with a bunch of other vets, then you wait around for your individual meeting with your counselor, tell them you want to do college,they'll give you homework (market research) and then you wait two months for a call. what a loving waste god drat it now I might just no show
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Apr 20, 2016 17:31
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Vasudus posted:If you want their benefits you have to jump through as many hoops as they decide there is. Welcome to the VA. I already loathe the VA.......idk why I thought I'd try this
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yeah yeah i'm going. its convertible weather, so at the very least i'll get some sun and tan up some more
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