what should i do?

2009-10-08 10:39:29

#1

CoronadoSEAL: pics or it didn't happen; +207|6805|USA

Long story short:

I swore into the military because it's something I've always wanted to do.
Then I figure out my eyes don't qualify for the job I want, so I get discharged and get PRK eye surgery (about a week and a half ago).
Now I qualify but I have 6 months before I can reenlist because the military has a mandatory 6 month waiting period after any surgery.

So, now I'm stuck here wondering what to do with myself for the next 6 months.
The only constraint is that I must be able to work out wherever I am.
I am not limited by travel and money is not an issue.

What would you do?

2009-10-08 10:41:03

#2

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6825|Long Island, New York

Do what I'm doing this summer - travel Europe.

2009-10-08 10:41:23

#3

rammunition: Fully Loaded; +143|6148

Join a gym, get a Personal instructor. Alot of them are ex army

2009-10-08 10:41:40

#4

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6936

Work at a gym.

What job do you want that you need perfect vision for?

2009-10-08 10:41:52

#5

Red Forman: Banned; +402|5687

millions of people dont have jobs. dont be too picky.

2009-10-08 10:43:51

#6

Pochsy: Artifice of Eternity; +702|5830|Toronto

How is money not an issue? If your rich, or your parents are rich, then I say screw the military and go live your life in your favorite city and achieve nothing but decadence.

If you mean you have enough money to blow for 6 months then I suppose take a trip to your favorite countries/country and live there for a while. Again doing nothing but indulging.

The shape of an eye in front of the ocean, digging for stones and throwing them against its window pane. Take it down dreamer, take it down deep. - Other Families

2009-10-08 10:49:01

#7

CoronadoSEAL: pics or it didn't happen; +207|6805|USA

Okay, I should clarify. I would like to do something stimulating....or giving some value of worth, as if I'm not wasting my time for the next 6 months.
I know millions of people don't have jobs, but I'm not really looking for a job as much as I'm looking for an experience ...maybe something out of the box.

2009-10-08 10:50:21

#8

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5645|London, England

CoronadoSEAL wrote:
Okay, I should clarify. I would like to do something stimulating....or giving some value of worth, as if I'm not wasting my time for the next 6 months.
I know millions of people don't have jobs, but I'm not really looking for a job as much as I'm looking for an experience ...maybe something out of the box.

Basejump off Angel Falls

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-10-08 10:50:42

#9

ruisleipa: Member; +149|6509|teh FIN-land

Red Forman wrote:
millions of people dont have jobs. dont be too picky.

cos they're all lazy scrounging fuckers innit.

2009-10-08 10:51:40

#10

rammunition: Fully Loaded; +143|6148

CoronadoSEAL wrote:
Okay, I should clarify. I would like to do something stimulating....or giving some value of worth, as if I'm not wasting my time for the next 6 months.
I know millions of people don't have jobs, but I'm not really looking for a job as much as I'm looking for an experience ...maybe something out of the box.

Do something for charity?
Im part of the Oxfam group in my town, its a great experience in meeting new people, helping others, getting people involved in projects and giving something back.

Last edited by rammunition (2009-10-08 11:09:04)

2009-10-08 11:13:01

#11

Macbeth: Banned; +2,444|5873

Do some type of charity work that could give you some sort of experiance that may be helpful towards the military or take some courses at a local college or attempt to learn a new language. Or hell all 3.

2009-10-08 11:13:31

#12

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7023|Salt Lake City

If money isn't an issue, why not check out your local community college and take a course or two. It doesn't have to be related to the field you're going into, just something that interests you.

2009-10-08 11:14:04

#13

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5645|London, England

Macbeth wrote:
Do some type of charity work that could give you some sort of experiance that may be helpful towards the military or take some courses at a local college or attempt to learn a new language. Or hell all 3.

Good call. Might as well study Arabic and Farsi since you'll be spending quite a bit of time in that region

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-10-08 11:14:47

#14

zeidmaan: Member; +234|6702|Vienna

Well I guess exercising is not a problem. You can join a gym or just run around the neighbourhood.

But more importantly familiarise your self with Dari/Arabic language as much as possible in 6 months, and learn a bit about customs and culture of countries you are most likely to end up in (Iraq/Afghanistan)*.

* maybe Iran?

2009-10-08 11:18:05

#15

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6855|Mountains of NC

You're wanting to go BUDs - awsm
You're working out - good job

but is this all you're doing to prepare yourself ?

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2009-10-08 11:24:50

#16

ruisleipa: Member; +149|6509|teh FIN-land

JohnG@lt wrote:
Good call. Might as well study Arabic and Farsi since you'll be spending quite a bit of time in that region

that is actually a jolly good idea. Chinese would be another option...

2009-10-08 11:34:25

#17

CoronadoSEAL: pics or it didn't happen; +207|6805|USA

SEREMAKER wrote:
You're wanting to go BUDs - awsm
You're working out - good job

but is this all you're doing to prepare yourself ?

respectfully, i believe i'm right where i need to be mentally, which i've learned is more important.

Macbeth wrote:
Do some type of charity work that could give you some sort of experiance that may be helpful towards the military or take some courses at a local college or attempt to learn a new language. Or hell all 3.

charity work is a good idea, but volunteering at the local soup kitchen isn't exactly an experience, as selfish as that may sound....
i have a 4-year business management degree and wish not to continue my education.

JohnG@lt wrote:
Macbeth wrote:
Do some type of charity work that could give you some sort of experiance that may be helpful towards the military or take some courses at a local college or attempt to learn a new language. Or hell all 3.
Good call. Might as well study Arabic and Farsi since you'll be spending quite a bit of time in that region

i have independently been studying arabic from rosetta stone for a while. i also traveled to egypt last year for vacation. i couuuld go back there and become fluent i guess. option is open.

edit: i've been looking into couch surfer too, which sounds pretty neat. my neighbor a couple years ago had some guy from sweden come and stay for a bit.
http://www.couchsurfing.org/index.html

Last edited by CoronadoSEAL (2009-10-08 11:37:24)

2009-10-08 11:35:23

#18

Doctor Strangelove: Real Battlefield Veterinarian.; +1,758|6755

Get a job. Nothing fancy, just some way to make money before you're back in.

2009-10-08 11:38:00

#19

Superior Mind: (not macbeth); +1,755|6980

Join a faction that wont make you wait 6 months to begin. Hizbollah or the FFL maybe.

Work on a farm or ranch. Work out plus new experience. (Unless you've done that.)

Last edited by Superior Mind (2009-10-08 11:38:48)

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2009-10-08 11:43:09

#20

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6855|Mountains of NC

phyiscally - I think no-one is ever prepared for BUDs ......... mentally - its shell shocker

6 months train up ...... phyiscally ( whatever you're routine is, better crank it up several notches ) mentally - its more then just the mind games they like to play they will get you, you need to study up on history of Navy, medical precedures, tactics, weapon structures, movements, etc etc
shooting - hit up the gun range

2009-10-08 11:44:22

#21

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5645|London, England

SEREMAKER wrote:
phyiscally - I think no-one is ever prepared for BUDs ......... mentally - its shell shocker

6 months train up ...... phyiscally ( whatever you're routine is, better crank it up several notches ) mentally - its more then just the mind games they like to play they will get you, you need to study up on history of Navy, medical precedures, tactics, weapon structures, movements, etc etc
shooting - hit up the gun range

By the same token you better not go in overconfident or they will shred you a new asshole.

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-10-08 11:46:55

#22

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6855|Mountains of NC

defentily ............ you go in humble and keep your trap shut till spoken too then you YELL it at the TOP of your lungs

2009-10-08 11:48:08

#23

CoronadoSEAL: pics or it didn't happen; +207|6805|USA

SEREMAKER wrote:
phyiscally - I think no-one is ever prepared for BUDs ......... mentally - its shell shocker

6 months train up ...... phyiscally ( whatever you're routine is, better crank it up several notches ) mentally - its more then just the mind games they like to play they will get you, you need to study up on history of Navy, medical precedures, tactics, weapon structures, movements, etc etc
shooting - hit up the gun range

thanks for the advice, which is congruent with everything i've learned so far.
i will be as physically prepared as possible, and it will ultimately fall on a mental decision.
"within every moment lies a choice, and one possible decision is to push on, no matter what."

2009-10-08 11:49:43

#24

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6908|London, England

How the hell did you get in, and then they/you realise that you're medically unfit so you had to be discharged. Weird.

2009-10-08 11:50:21

#25

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6855|Mountains of NC

so whats your routine to get yourself phyiscally prepared

if you make it through BUDs, you'll be hitting up phase 3 of SERE

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