Lets make a final vote on the F-35

[P38 Pilot]

Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet

Nope he would not be able to handle the stress of Basic Training. But then again they do give ot stress cards now so that even the wussies can make it through basic. It is the kindler and gentler army, so maybe he should....

I dont think I'd accept a "stress card." I would finish training and like I posted in the other thread, I dont give up or accept defeat so easily.

If I cant do something, I at least try. But I would probably finish Basic Training without accepting some stress card....

[102first_hussars]

Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet

Nope he would not be able to handle the stress of Basic Training. But then again they do give ot stress cards now so that even the wussies can make it through basic. It is the kindler and gentler army, so maybe he should....

Hes probably going to make the mistake of joining the Regulars first, in Canada, you want to join the Reserves, do that for a year then transfer to the regs.

[the lancaster kicks ass]

Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet

Um P38 I was not telling you how you are. I am telling you that you dont have even an eigth of the responsibility that you will have as an adult.

Lets see these are responsibilities:

1. Get good grades in school.
2. Do your chores.
3. Dont piss off mom.
4. Dont piss off dad.
5. Making it to 1st base.

Lets see what responsibilites will you have in the future when you are an adult.

1. Make a good income.
2. Support a family (which is more dificult than you can imagine, ask Even.)
3. Pay Bills
4. Mortgage
5. Keeping your job.
6. Pay Taxes
7. Having children that are just like you...

And this only a few, I could go on and on....

i get what you're saying and i by no means think you're wrong i realise adults have more responsibility, however it's not exactly easy for us, you have the responsibility as adults because you have the life experience to go with it, we're 15/16 now and we're the most heavily examined kids in Europe, and these exams decide what we'll be doing for the best part of our lives, as will our A-levels and uni, how the hell are we supposed to know what we wanna do at this age? we're constantly in school since we're about 5 with very little freedom over what we do, and at this age we're supposed to be getting more independent and as students we've a lot of financial pressures on us, it aint easy, it's a damn site easier than being an adult but i'd imagine things have changed since you were a nipper and it's not easy especially as we're still young and are supposed to be maturing a lot quicker, too quickly if you ask me............

[mosquitoman]

Adler, I couldn't agree more with that list of yours, unfortunately students have the worst of both worlds: my list

1. Get good grades at uni
2. Do my chores round the house (at home for summer)
3. Don't p*ss of mum
4. Don't piss off dad
5. Get laid
6. Find a job
7. Pay Bills
8. Student debt
9. Find a job

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Originally Posted by P38 Pilot

I dont think I'd accept a "stress card." I would finish training and like I posted in the other thread, I dont give up or accept defeat so easily.

If I cant do something, I at least try. But I would probably finish Basic Training without accepting some stress card....

Um you have no choice P38, stress cards are issued to you.

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Originally Posted by the lancaster kicks ***

i get what you're saying and i by no means think you're wrong i realise adults have more responsibility, however it's not exactly easy for us, you have the responsibility as adults because you have the life experience to go with it, we're 15/16 now and we're the most heavily examined kids in Europe, and these exams decide what we'll be doing for the best part of our lives, as will our A-levels and uni, how the hell are we supposed to know what we wanna do at this age? we're constantly in school since we're about 5 with very little freedom over what we do, and at this age we're supposed to be getting more independent and as students we've a lot of financial pressures on us, it aint easy, it's a damn site easier than being an adult but i'd imagine things have changed since you were a nipper and it's not easy especially as we're still young and are supposed to be maturing a lot quicker, too quickly if you ask me............

Lanc I agree with you completly dont take me wrong. I was your age once too remember. What you just described we all go through.

[the lancaster kicks ass]

now then someone needs to explain these stress cards

[plan_D]

I cannot believe a student and someone at school just tried to complain over people who work and earn a living. lanc, you're at school for 6 and half hours a day. You get half terms and summer holidays and everything off. Try working 12 hours a day, five days a week, with a single month off all year. Then you can complain. Working everyday is much harder than going to school.

And now, I'm going to cut down my hours so I can go to college in the day and work in the evening. But I still won't complain, 'cos even then I've got it easy. I don't have support a family, or run a household, or pay the bills. Plus on MM note of "getting laid" - I don't need to try for that, my girlfriend gladly offers it to me.

[pbfoot]

Originally Posted by 102first_hussars

Hes probably going to make the mistake of joining the Regulars first, in Canada, you want to join the Reserves, do that for a year then transfer to the regs.

[the lancaster kicks ass]

ppftt, i can't believe you just had a go at me when someone that works even harder than you agreed with me and i spend a lot of time on the farm too you know.........

[plan_D]

Whether Chris agreed with you or not, you're still whining when you've got the good life. You just tried to compare 6 and a half hours a day at school with either Chris working in Iraq, or on base, or me working 12 hours a day for five days a week. You'll start complaining when you've only got a month off a year instead of the four you get off now. When you work and earn your money, then you have the right to complain. Damn school girls, you all make me sick.

And while Chris does, generally, work a lot harder than me. He enjoys his job, it makes all the difference in the world.

[Nonskimmer]

Originally Posted by 102first_hussars

Hes probably going to make the mistake of joining the Regulars first, in Canada, you want to join the Reserves, do that for a year then transfer to the regs.

Originally Posted by pbfoot

My thoughts exactly, pb. I think his beret's on too tight.

Hey Huss, ever spend any time in Club Ed?

[evangilder]

When I was a young lad in school and thought the worries were a lot, I remember my step-father telling me that I didn't realize how good I had it. He was right.

You want to know what worry is? Try being out of work for six weeks, having enough money for one more mortgage payment and a couple of weeks of food. Try living with yourself knowing that in a few more weeks, yourself and your children could be homeless, penniless and hungry, without health insurance and basically in a real f*cked state. I would gladly trade that for worrying whether or not I pass an exam or get into Mary Jane's panties.

[the lancaster kicks ass]

jesus christ didn't i make it perfectly obvious i know our worries aint as big as yours? bloody hell, go back, read my post carefully to try and get what i'm saying, adler obviously managed it...........

[evangilder]

I did read it. I am living the above, so I can state from personal experience.