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Originally Posted by GregW
Jimmy,
I think you are totally misinterpreting my meaning. I never said he deserves any benefits. I am simply saying the shame is he can't find a job - not a handout.
Like I said , we don't know his circumstances. And I was not saying or inferring you were complaining, I was simply pointing out you made a pretty drastic move to spend more time with your kids. From what I am reading, it seems like the fact he was having health issues and wanted to see his children grow up were his main reasons- despite the consequences. I am sure many people thought you should stay on the same path and stay here. That is my comparison - I figured you'd understand more than anyone.
Personally, I think with a work ethic he has he wouldn't mind a 9-5. I see the bigger problem being that veterans who have a drive find it twice as hard to find a job.
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I believe the military would accomodate his request to stay closer to home and not be in a combat role. I live in an area where there are lots of ex-career military. They live in big houses and great jobs. I think the military does a good job of caring for its career people and there is a big demand for their skills in the private marketplace. Again, I dont know the guys discussions but going to the media and complaining about his situation seems odd given I am sure there are options within the military for him to spend 3 yrs and retire. I have to believe there are training and strategy roles for someone with his experience.
as far as my move - My wife and I were not happy in the Northeast, we hate winter and like living outdoors. We were tired of the housing situtaion and box colonials, we were tired of the decline in infrastrucrture and schools. The only thing keeping me there was the ocean. That was it. My parents are deceased. My wifes family is in CA. We had been looking to move for years making trips to the south and west checking out new areas. TX was an opportunity that fell on our lap and it was financailly beneficial. Greg - Im not a new england guy, there are other places I plan to live in my life and this is just a stop.