Must be, because last I checked goodwill didn't get you those kinds of posessions.
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Must be, because last I checked goodwill didn't get you those kinds of posessions.
Damn, who knew soldiers got payed like that?
The rich 1% of the first world who control oil and trade obviously.
Who the **** do you think I serve?
Self entitled urbanites?
Were you attacked by the red horde lately? LOL
As to the "do soldiers get paid like that" comments.... Seriously, it's an M3, not an F1.
It's a mid range coupe and a 32 foot ZR, not a Hypersport luxury car or an offshore scarab race boat.
Never underestimate the desperation of an American in a recession on hard times and a lot of materialist possessions they suddenly realise they don't need.
Also, I'm not a Private on his first contract. I'm a spec paid WO at the end of his third contract. That and I maxed out my FOA (a bonus for working in a "field" unit). So, yes we get paid a lot (more than a Privte) in the end, if we progress in rank. Although I'm sure to some people on this forum what I make is a joke. Also remember I'm a DINK (both definitions)
. A federal gov. employed individual with a GF who is provincially employed and who makes more than I do a year. Well, the years where I'm not overseas making my also maxed out FSP, danger pay, hardship allowance etc. etc. Hope that helped.
I'm all about helping.
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Murf.... FFS.
I have 1 car, 1 boat and I'm not any kind of officer.
I took a side of an argument that was either for or against adding to the population.
I even tried to make it humorous but that backfired because it shoved quite a stick up the ***** of the "times are tuff" types.
Orangepeel
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I've read a ton of posts. And each side of the discussion has it's reasons for having and not having kids.
Each time I've heard the "selfish" term. And we're right, both sides have their selfish reasons. That's animal behaviour. But as one step up in the evolutionary scale, we just take selfish one step further. We define it (selfish) and the way we operate as individuals as we see fit.
My hubby and I chose to have children, but not until we felt financially stable enough to pull it off. Is that selfish because we wanted to make sure we had enough stability to make sure (hopefully) everyone is comfortable? Some could say selfish because we still hoped to continue to enjoy some things that "we" enjoy. And then again, some could say not selfish, because we wanted our kids to be able to share in having a more comfortable life.
Maybe instead of calling each other "selfish", we should be looking at where we are willing to share a piece of ourselves. So we choose to share our lives with two children. We rolled the dice and hope for the best.
The deal is to figure out if you can, and want to share a piece of yourself in Life. Include in that where you want to share it, and with who, if you choose. Sometimes you have to be selfish. Looking out for number one is survival instinct. Even parents need to have identity, or they cannot parent properly.
What kind of hurts is when you feel distanced from friends you had, that don't have kids (can't have or choose not to). Fact is, your time is cut to raise your kids, and it's hard to understand one another
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Each time I've heard the "selfish" term. And we're right, both sides have their selfish reasons
. That's animal behaviour. But as one step up in the evolutionary scale, we just take selfish one step further. We define it (selfish) and the way we operate as individuals as we see fit.My hubby and I chose to have children, but not until we felt financially stable enough to pull it off. Is that selfish because we wanted to make sure we had enough stability to make sure (hopefully) everyone is comfortable? Some could say selfish because we still hoped to continue to enjoy some things that "we" enjoy. And then again, some could say not selfish, because we wanted our kids to be able to share in having a more comfortable life.
Maybe instead of calling each other "selfish", we should be looking at where we are willing to share a piece of ourselves. So we choose to share our lives with two children. We rolled the dice and hope for the best
. The deal is to figure out if you can, and want to share a piece of yourself in Life. Include in that where you want to share it, and with who, if you choose. Sometimes you have to be selfish. Looking out for number one is survival instinct
. Even parents need to have identity, or they cannot parent properly.What kind of hurts is when you feel distanced from friends you had, that don't have kids (can't have or choose not to). Fact is, your time is cut to raise your kids, and it's hard to understand one another
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Gixxer6
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There are easier ways to earn a living and make more money, most of the guys that i know that joined the CAF couldn't find a job due to lack of education or lack of direction. Don't get me wrong i am a strong supporter of the military and their efforts but in most cases those that make up its ranks lack the knowledge to do much else. When my friend joined and was sent to Petawawa, 4 of the guys in his intake readily admitted to commiting extremely violent crimes.
The rich 1% of the first world who control oil and trade obviously.
Who the **** do you think I serve?
Self entitled urbanites?
Were you attacked by the red horde lately? LOL
As to the "do soldiers get paid like that" comments.... Seriously, it's an M3, not an F1.
It's a mid range coupe and a 32 foot ZR, not a Hypersport luxury car or an offshore scarab race boat.
Never underestimate the desperation of an American in a recession on hard times and a lot of materialist possessions they suddenly realise they don't need.
Also, I'm not a Private on his first contract. I'm a spec paid WO at the end of his third contract. That and I maxed out my FOA (a bonus for working in a "field" unit). So, yes we get paid a lot (more than a Privte) in the end, if we progress in rank. Although I'm sure to some people on this forum what I make is a joke. Also remember I'm a DINK (both definitions)
Hope that helped.
I'm all about helping.
First, thanks for your service.
Second, why would you buy the M3 and upgrade it when you could have purchased the M5 with 100hp more.
Third, can i go wakeboarding on the back of that boat some time?
Finally, the other day i was attacked by the Red Horde and i was pretty ****** there was no one around with an assault rifle, don't worry i handled it.
Humour is hard at first, but once you get a handle on it, man is it fun... try more smiley facesand winks
FYI times are not tough for me (though i'm sure you were refering to someone else), i own 2 cars, 1 bike, and soon our 3rd home
No pics, no proof.
Hows that for funny? LOL
And M5 over M3? It's great if you're one of those "I have X HP so my car is teh fastar" types..... however I don't encounter many M5's at Shannonville, Bogie etc. Not everyone is into cars for the same reason. Not knocking the 5 or anything.
Maybe in 20 years.
killerkeith
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I'm a few miles from Wasaga beach. Chillin with the GF after a day on the water.
You're online too. Notice?
killerkeith
Well-known member
Thank you for that. It's exactly what I was talking about.
And honestly, I never said you can't be happy married. I'm sure your kids are the best thing in your life.
Just not for me.
Gixxer6
Well-known member
You're learning Rabbit...
But i kinda set that up for ya, you know build your confidence. I am definately not posting pics of my properties but i have a Jetta and a Cobalt and a Gsxr 600 (which was my avatar for some time) pretty self explanatory and nothing spectacular. I learned years ago that cars are merely transportation and nothing more. I only spend exactly what i need to spend to get the A to B done. The bike is my "go fast" toy.
Ya i'm not a Bimmer fan, they seem to have poor longevity and reviews.
LOl careful, you're on the internet on a long weekend. You'll be accused of failing at life.... or possibly being a communist, or obsessed with death.
Smiley face X 1000 to denote an attempt at humor.
Yea, M3, poor reviews.
You'r right. It's no Jetta.
Or FWD whatever they call the Cavalier these days.
All my weekend posts after 9PM were written drunk while watching Caddy Shack with my doped up buddies.
Fwew. That was close.
