Life What am I thinking...? - Page 4

teedubya · 12-27-2008, 01:40 PM

I was in the Army, and I feel your pain.... it sucked. I can't even imagine being in the Army in today's climate. **** that.

**Bowser** · 12-27-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

I was in the Army, and I feel your pain.... it sucked. I can't even imagine being in the Army in today's climate. **** that.

Haha! Grunt. Should've gone into the Air Force, dummy - had my own room as an E-2.

bowener · 12-27-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

I get out of the good ole Army in 2 years and have convinced my wife that we need to move to KC. 1. Who moves to a city due to their love of a football team? 2. What are the decent neigborhoods/surrounding towns?

3. Is it a nice place to live or should I say **** it and go back to South Dakota?

Look forward to all of your insights....

My brother was going to get out of the armed services last year, but then he realized how sweet of a deal he has going, so he re-upped and I believe he is going to remain there until he can retire with full benefits and all that at age 39. Then he will start working for an aerospace company as a civilian getting paid double what he does as a military man. He then will retire at 60, tripling his monthly income.... asshole.

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I'll be honest about my military career - yes, it does suck when you have to work odd hours or play war games again and again or just basically be put upon because of your job, but there are days I'd give a bunch to go back into the Air Force. I missed it more than I thought I would.

That being said, I totally get where you are coming from in wanting to get on with your own life. Good luck no matter what path you choose.

My brother is currently in the USAF stationed at Eglin AF base. He is happily going to remain there, 20 minutes from Pensacola, Florida. He called me on Christmas to let me know that it was sunny and around the mid 60's with a nice warm breeze.

tmax63 · 12-28-2008, 08:14 AM

I was stationed at Leavenworth for a year. Don't know anything about the schools except that they are on the main drag thru town and they change the speed limit at 7:30. Cop gave me a $100 ticket at 7:25 because his watch was 10 minutes fast compared to the radio. Safe, quiet little town because almost everyone there is 1.) in the Army or 2.) prison guard and the criminals know it's easier and safer for them to go on down to KC to do their nefarious deeds.

Otter · 12-28-2008, 09:23 AM

The bureaucracy and lack of being able to tell someone to "go **** yourself" without fear of being sent to jail has been what always kept me away from joining the military. I'm a firm believer there are people in this world who deserve a crack in the chops or at the very least being told to "go rub some salt on your asshole and call me in the morning".

I never wanted to be put in that situation where I can be put in jail for telling someone those words.

As far as I know I missed the opportunity to meet some of the best people in my life. But after 12 years of private school I've met way too many people who hide behind stripes. When I can evaluate who I'll be working for like in civilian world I'll be first to sign up.

Al Bundy · 12-28-2008, 10:04 AM

I came to Kansas City because I opened a store here at Bannister Mall (15 years ago). My wife and I loved it the moment we came to town. We still live in the city limits of Kansas City and I doubt I will ever leave the city.

MikeMaslowski · 12-28-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UCFGoldenKnight

I came to Kansas City because I opened a store here at Bannister Mall (15 years ago). My wife and I loved it the moment we came to town. We still live in the city limits of Kansas City and I doubt I will ever leave the city.

And my real estate checks seem to point to very cheap houses...

Is that a consensus in KC?

MikeMaslowski · 12-30-2008, 05:26 AM

1 more reason.... 4 day new years weekend right? Going to Florence with the family? Naw, just found out I have 24 hour staff duty on friday 9am to saturday at 9am.... Guess the powers that be new about it for a month.

Suck it up Soldier. Quit cryin', you signed up for this shit.......

23 months......so ready....

**BigRedChief** · 12-30-2008, 08:31 AM

There are several planeteers in the KC area burb of Lees Summit.

The schools were just rated the 7th best in the nation by Money magazine.

Low crime rate.

Easy access to highways to get around the metro area.

Despite the downturn in housing market my house has went up $25K in the last 6 months.

MikeMaslowski · 12-30-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

There are several planeteers in the KC area burb of Lees Summit.

The schools were just rated the 7th best in the nation by Money magazine.

Low crime rate.

Easy access to highways to get around the metro area.

Despite the downturn in housing market my house has went up $25K in the last 6 months.

All houses go up? Or just your neighborhood? My real estate checks seem to show very inexpensive housing around there...

**BigRedChief** · 12-30-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

All houses go up? Or just your neighborhood? My real estate checks seem to show very inexpensive housing around there...

Yes, its just my neighboorhood, probably? I live in a high end middle class neighboorhood.

There are many nice raised ranch style homes in very good neighboorhoods for $150K and up.

Also check Greenwood, Mo. They are a little town next to Lees Summit that is a part of the Lees Summit school district. It's a little less upscale, small town appeal but your kids will get to go to the newest LS Junior high and High schools living in Greenwood. I'm sure houses are a lot cheaper there. Phobia lives in Greenwood. He could get you some info on the houses etc there.

ziggysocki · 12-30-2008, 08:52 AM

I got out in 99, was in a rapid deployment combat unit. Always getting called out in the middle of the night, weekends, holidays... etc. From my experience there are 2 kinds of lifers, those who just love that shit, and those who fear "real life". The second variety are usually not very smart, have no real skills, no chance at realistically and successfully completing college. The Army is definitely better than most jobs (benefits and pay wise) you would get without some education past high school. I have been out almost 10 years and now have a bachelors degree and job that pays 4 times what I would be making had I stayed in as an enlisted soldier. It sounds, according to your plan, that you are making the right decision, IMO. I do have some great memories and buddies and that I would not trade, and without the GI bill I would probably be in debt up to my eyeballs... Take all they have to offer and run with it... you earned it. Good luck, and thanks for your service. As far as moving to KC, I would go south to the Kansas side, but that's mostly cause I'm bias having grown up there.

MikeMaslowski · 12-30-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ziggysocki

I got out in 99, was in a rapid deployment combat unit. Always getting called out in the middle of the night, weekends, holidays... etc. From my experience there are 2 kinds of lifers, those who just love that shit, and those who fear "real life". The second variety are usually not very smart, have no real skills, no chance at realistically and successfully completing college. The Army is definitely better than most jobs (benefits and pay wise) you would get without some education past high school. I have been out almost 10 years and now have a bachelors degree and job that pays 4 times what I would be making had I stayed in as an enlisted soldier. It sounds, according to your plan, that you are making the right decision, IMO. I do have some great memories and buddies and that I would not trade, and without the GI bill I would probably be in debt up to my eyeballs... Take all they have to offer and run with it... you earned it. Good luck, and thanks for your service. As far as moving to KC, I would go south to the Kansas side, but that's mostly cause I'm bias having grown up there.

I hate to break the truth to people outside the service.... but, well, lets face it, a lot of people in the army are STUPID as shit. That is the hard thing for me, dealing with incompetence. When you know that you are smarter than your boss and they can be dicks to you just cuz.

The GI Bill is even better now. I am gonna milk out the 80 grand.... You know that they even pay for housing when you get OUT of the army, just as long as you are in school.

I think im gonna go about 6 months without shaving or a haircut... And I will wear a beer helmet....

like this guy

ziggysocki · 12-30-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

I hate to break the truth to people outside the service.... but, well, lets face it, a lot of people in the army are STUPID as shit. That is the hard thing for me, dealing with incompetence. When you know that you are smarter than your boss and they can be dicks to you just cuz.

The GI Bill is even better now. I am gonna milk out the 80 grand.... You know that they even pay for housing when you get OUT of the army, just as long as you are in school.

I think im gonna go about 6 months without shaving or a haircut... And I will wear a beer helmet....

like this guy

Ok, I was gonna say it, but declined to to avoid the pile on... but you nailed it. There are many many stupid people in the Army.

tooge · 12-30-2008, 09:33 AM

KC is great for family. The values here are second to none. Stay away from Olathe, no matter what anyone says, Overland Park too. Unless of course you like more traffic than anywhere else in the city and chain restaurants on every corner. Look to Shawnee, fairway, anywhere north of the river except independence, or the lees summit area. KC really is a nice town, and I have lived in many (chicago, san diego, san francisco to name a few). I'm not anti Johnson county, heck, I grew up there. It has just become so blah. It is the same story everywhere in OP and Olathe now. Plow down all the trees, flatten the landscape, then build 500 similar looking houses, plant one tree in the front yard, and have everyone throw up a wooden fence. Then misplan the street grid so everyone has to go down the 5 or 6 thouroughfares (ie. 135th st) and you have the makings for major traffic all day long, 7 days a week. And besides, you have to sit in your garage or driveway to drink beer there. On a positive note, it is always 70 degrees in Olathe.

12-27-2008, 01:40 PM	#1
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8993042	I was in the Army, and I feel your pain.... it sucked. I can't even imagine being in the Army in today's climate. **** that.
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12-28-2008, 08:14 AM	#4
tmax63 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $453600	I was stationed at Leavenworth for a year. Don't know anything about the schools except that they are on the main drag thru town and they change the speed limit at 7:30. Cop gave me a $100 ticket at 7:25 because his watch was 10 minutes fast compared to the radio. Safe, quiet little town because almost everyone there is 1.) in the Army or 2.) prison guard and the criminals know it's easier and safer for them to go on down to KC to do their nefarious deeds. __________________ An armed member of society is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject.
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12-28-2008, 10:04 AM	#6
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $3341831	I came to Kansas City because I opened a store here at Bannister Mall (15 years ago). My wife and I loved it the moment we came to town. We still live in the city limits of Kansas City and I doubt I will ever leave the city.
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12-30-2008, 05:26 AM	#8
MikeMaslowski There's always next year. Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10009290	1 more reason.... 4 day new years weekend right? Going to Florence with the family? Naw, just found out I have 24 hour staff duty on friday 9am to saturday at 9am.... Guess the powers that be new about it for a month. Suck it up Soldier. Quit cryin', you signed up for this shit....... 23 months......so ready....
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12-30-2008, 08:31 AM	#9
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-831038 VARSITY	There are several planeteers in the KC area burb of Lees Summit. The schools were just rated the 7th best in the nation by Money magazine. Low crime rate. Easy access to highways to get around the metro area. Despite the downturn in housing market my house has went up $25K in the last 6 months. __________________ Mahomes is not a game manager. Release the Kraken.
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12-30-2008, 08:52 AM	#12
ziggysocki mmm sweet lemonade Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10005000	I got out in 99, was in a rapid deployment combat unit. Always getting called out in the middle of the night, weekends, holidays... etc. From my experience there are 2 kinds of lifers, those who just love that shit, and those who fear "real life". The second variety are usually not very smart, have no real skills, no chance at realistically and successfully completing college. The Army is definitely better than most jobs (benefits and pay wise) you would get without some education past high school. I have been out almost 10 years and now have a bachelors degree and job that pays 4 times what I would be making had I stayed in as an enlisted soldier. It sounds, according to your plan, that you are making the right decision, IMO. I do have some great memories and buddies and that I would not trade, and without the GI bill I would probably be in debt up to my eyeballs... Take all they have to offer and run with it... you earned it. Good luck, and thanks for your service. As far as moving to KC, I would go south to the Kansas side, but that's mostly cause I'm bias having grown up there.
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12-30-2008, 09:33 AM	#15
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $584112	KC is great for family. The values here are second to none. Stay away from Olathe, no matter what anyone says, Overland Park too. Unless of course you like more traffic than anywhere else in the city and chain restaurants on every corner. Look to Shawnee, fairway, anywhere north of the river except independence, or the lees summit area. KC really is a nice town, and I have lived in many (chicago, san diego, san francisco to name a few). I'm not anti Johnson county, heck, I grew up there. It has just become so blah. It is the same story everywhere in OP and Olathe now. Plow down all the trees, flatten the landscape, then build 500 similar looking houses, plant one tree in the front yard, and have everyone throw up a wooden fence. Then misplan the street grid so everyone has to go down the 5 or 6 thouroughfares (ie. 135th st) and you have the makings for major traffic all day long, 7 days a week. And besides, you have to sit in your garage or driveway to drink beer there. On a positive note, it is always 70 degrees in Olathe.
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