You say that you could see what your options are but that they aren't a guarantee. It seems like they really like sending you places that are inconvenient. Do you want to apply for special duty position, or is that just an option you've been thinking of?
You would be willing to be further from your family for her, but would she do the same for you? I know its a long time off but would you want her to move with you to the states? I assume you would be in SD for a while if you had thoughts of buying a house. Do you feel like the universe was trying to tell you something by getting that assignment right after Mother passed?
I know you wanted something really decisive but I'm trying to understand it better so I can have a better opinion. Being selfish I would love for you to be closer to home because we all love you and miss your Nickisms :)
For the special duty, I'm keeping it on the table. It's not something I'm dead-set on doing, but it would be good for my career if I decide to stay in for the full 20. I can do it while overseas, but it's tough for the dates to mash up. I have to leave during a certain month, and the special duty positions you have to arrive during a certain month. It has to be the same month, or I am not eligable.
Right now, I'm leaning towards staying here for a bit longer. On Monday, I get my "DEROS Option Briefing" with the career advisor. It'll outline all of the benifits, and start the paperwork process.
The ladyfriend said she'll support me in whatever I do. She won't admit it, but she wants me to stay in Europe. If I'm in the EU, it'll be quite easy for her to travel and get a job.
The best piece of advice I've gotten was from Father. He told me that once I decide to lay roots, it's tough to...unroot. If I want to travel and such, do it while I'm young. I can settle down later.
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You say that you could see what your options are but that they aren't a guarantee. It seems like they really like sending you places that are inconvenient. Do you want to apply for special duty position, or is that just an option you've been thinking of?
You would be willing to be further from your family for her, but would she do the same for you? I know its a long time off but would you want her to move with you to the states? I assume you would be in SD for a while if you had thoughts of buying a house. Do you feel like the universe was trying to tell you something by getting that assignment right after Mother passed?
I know you wanted something really decisive but I'm trying to understand it better so I can have a better opinion. Being selfish I would love for you to be closer to home because we all love you and miss your Nickisms :)
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Right now, I'm leaning towards staying here for a bit longer. On Monday, I get my "DEROS Option Briefing" with the career advisor. It'll outline all of the benifits, and start the paperwork process.
The ladyfriend said she'll support me in whatever I do. She won't admit it, but she wants me to stay in Europe. If I'm in the EU, it'll be quite easy for her to travel and get a job.
The best piece of advice I've gotten was from Father. He told me that once I decide to lay roots, it's tough to...unroot. If I want to travel and such, do it while I'm young. I can settle down later.
-NJM
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