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9 minutes ago, herkbier said:
My friend is separating from Active Duty and moving to California this spring. Any advice as it relates to firearms and moving to the People’s Republic?
He currently has two pistols (don’t foresee any issues other than the 10-rd mags) and a basic s&w mp15 (I think it just needs a mag-lock and a 10-rd mag to be good to go).
He expects to eventually inherit a few additional firearms from out of state family members in the future.. does a Gun Trust make sense?
None of the firearms are special or unique, just the standard stuff. I know the firearms need to be registered within 60 days of moving them into the state. I think a gun trust gets around that and future acquisitions.
Are there other considerations or things we’re not thinking about?
Bay Area resident here. For the record, all the weapons/magazines/ammo I had when I retired were lost in a tragic boating accident and I was unable save anything before I moved to CA. I am now totally defenseless like all the law-abiding citizens in CA.
Of course you should comply with all state laws, but I have heard people say that local government officials only know what you tell them.
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2 hours ago, dream big said:
She’s a typical arrogant, smug California liberal. Hasn’t accomplished anything besides blow married men to get hired and put black people behind bars for drug offenses she herself bragged about. However, that fake laughter ? Not sure anyone sane could deal with that for 4-8 years. Yikes.
You could just have said "typical Californian"
(From a guy suffering life in the Bay Area)
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21 minutes ago, Jon - Trident Home Loans said:
High balance VAs are more unpredictable on rates and change more often. I've seen anywhere between 2.375% with 1% in discount points and 2.875% with no points today for over 510K but below 1M. No lender fees on either. Our best money right now is for VAs below 510K.
Jon
Thanks. Stupid CA home prices preventing me from getting below $510k for a bit longer.
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22 hours ago, Jon - Trident Home Loans said:
That sounds legit to me. They are likely just trying to get to you before someone else does so they don't lose a loan they invested in. 2.375% has pretty much been the going rate for primary residence, VA 30yrs, with 720+ credit scores and below 510K. Enjoy the extra money!
Jon
What would the going rate for a VA 30yr (had it for 5yrs already), 800+ credit score, $600k refinance in CA?
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13 hours ago, Magnum said:
Bike and membership is crazy expensive. I got a Bowflex C6 bike for $650 after their 30% military discount. I use the Peloton app for 1/4 the price of what they charge if you have their bike. Only thing you don't get is their leaderboard. C6 has Bluetooth built in so the bike will connect with a bunch of apps.
Anyone got the Bowflex 1090 adjustable dumbbells? Is it a 30% discount on those as well?
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9 minutes ago, Day Man said:
And they're bottling the Younger now...
I had the pleasure of 3 bottles of the Younger last month...amazing. If the Elder is selling for $7+ a bottle, I shudder at the Younger pricing.
Sorry to derail this thread.
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3 hours ago, disgruntledemployee said:
Well, our Navy, the best Navy in the world, deserves a better Secretary. I wager a case of Pliney IPAs that CAPT Crozier drafted that message, read it 50 more times, sipping a scotch or whatever hooch he has squirreled away in his office, gazed out the window at the sea reminiscing of good times, and knew once he hit send, his career was over, but his folks might get the help he wanted them to get, and that was worth it. It's a shame shit like this has to happen, but it will keep happening because we will always have piss poor people in important jobs above us.
And I just guessing here, but a few more heads will roll, probably starting with the "Adm down the hall."
Out
Where the hell can you find a case of Pliny? Best I can find is individual bottles.
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Stop...just stop
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"2" to JeremiahWeed and Day Man.
1-page resume with clean/professional look (no stupid-ass fonts), "civilianized" job titles. and metric-based bullets devoid of military jargon. Ignore the garbage that TAP (taught/teaches) for resumes. YMMV with TAP, just reflecting on my TAP.
STAR. Learn it...love it or get smashed in interviews.
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1 hour ago, schokie said:
Networking? If so, informal-I-know-a-guy or some sort if networking function? Recruiter? Random resume blasting?
If my plan is to stay in the RegAF for 3-5 more years as line flyer, what can I do now to prep myself? I realize that's a fairly open-ended question, but what would maximize my options? MBA? PMP? 6-Sigma?
Networking...I got nuthin special to recommend. LinkedIn can help, but it all boils down to who you know. Former colleagues, people from the gym, school, church, Grinder, etc. Don't be afraid to reach out
Recruiters. Yup...use them as best you can. I've gotten great offers/opportunities from corporate recruiters reaching out to me on LinkedIn. Pimp your LinkedIn account and remember that it is NOT Facebook.
Random resume blasting. Not much success for me.
Prep Yourself:
1. Start early. I started a year before retirement (and did it half-assed) and I was way behind the curve.
2. PMP is useful. Don't just think passing the test will be enough to get hired. PMP will help you stand out, but it's not a magic bullet. I was able to work "Project/Program Manager" into my last two OPRs to help demonstrate tangible examples.
3. Six Sigma/Lean. Depends. Since retirement I've worked in production for Amazon and in non-defense manufacturing. Six Sigma was useful in getting both of those jobs (more than PMP). I went with Villanova to get my Green Belt just so there was a legit school/organization behind the training. I don't see the value in getting a Black Belt for my current/future job.
4. STAR format interviews. Learn how to answer questions in STAR format and practice often. Part of the issue(s) I've seen interviewing veterans is translating what they did in the military into "civilian speak". Lose the acronyms and tell me about metrics. I highly recommend the book "How to Interview like a Top MBA" for examples.
5. Metrics. I wish I had a better knowledge of Excel and data manipulation/visualization. If I could go back in time, I'd work on getting super smart on Excel (macros, pivot tables, slicers, dashboards, etc). In my civ experience, metrics win battles and wars. No one gives a shit about my Powerpoint Ranger skills.
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23 minutes ago, pbar said:
The one gotcha to Amazon is that you have to be willing to relocate to where they want you to live. Retiring AF friend of mine interviewed with them and during the 2nd interview round the first question was, "Are you willing to relocate to where we need you? If you answer no, the interview is over." I spent 23 years putting up with living in places I didn't want to live so Amazon was not for me, plus another retired B-1 WSO who I know got an Amazon ops manager job, quit after a couple of years because he said it was too many 12 hour days.
I'd recommend any non-pilots looking for post-AF employment get a PMP program manager certification which can be had for free through Syracuse University Veteran's Transition Program as that seems to be a very common thing to have for transition into the corporate world. You can also take the exact same courseware on AF e-Learning but then you'd have to pay for the $500 test yourself. Got a late start on mine but I wish I had done it as a junior major as I learned a lot of stuff that would have been useful for the AF jobs I had. Hell, I think the AF would probably be better off replacing ACSC DL with a PMP cert course.
YMMV. I told them I was only available for one location...the one close to my house. Wasn't a problem. Also, when I interviewed folks for Amazon, that was NOT one of the questions I asked. (In fairness, that question might be asked by the recruiter or HR).
"Too many 12 hour days"....yup....like every day. Holiday season (Peak) is the worst...16+ hour days 6 days a week, but it's all part of the "wonderful" experience.
Big 2 on the PMP. I've found it to be very helpful post-AF. However, I found the Syracuse program to be crap...didn't prep me to pass the exam. Some of it may be my fault for treating it like a CBT, but still. (The exam is no joke...don't expect to pass without a lot of studying). I did a 1-week Boot Camp for $2K. Passed the test first try. Consider the Boot Camp + $500 exam fee + yearly PMI membership to be an investment in yourself. PMP + MBA + military = $$$. (And having Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple, etc on your resume/LinkedIn helps a lot as well).
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Not sure it's a "golden unicorn" but here's some details about a certain large company that rhymes with "Bmazon":
- Loves hiring military officers. FGOs typically roll into an Operations Manager job. CGOs/SNCOs into an Area Manager job. My OM counterparts were all retired O-5/O-6s and most were former AF pilots.
- Operations Manager = $110K-ish per year + $50K first year bonus....plus stock. Second year bonus is $45K. Awarded 300+ shares of stock upon hire (vesting over 4 years). Not sure how much stock given now, but that is 300+K in stock...not too shabby for a mouth-breathing moron with a shitty AF-mandated Masters Degree.
- Easy growth and promotion opportunities
- 4 day work week (mostly) which is cool, but you could end up on shift work
- Rough company culture. Most managers bail at the 1-2 year point.
Agree with many of the previous points that have been pointed out. Corporate 'Merica is looking for leadership. Don't be afraid to apply to jobs that aren't in your technical wheelhouse....you'd be surprised at what doors can be opened because of your military leadership.
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I got my MBA online at a degree mill and there were no issues on the civilian side of the house when it came to looking for work. I'm looking at getting a Doctor of Business Administration at a brick and mortar school, and the source of my MBA was not put into question. If you want to work in a high paying job in NY, Chicago, LA, etc...it would probably help to have gone to Harvard, NYU, Stanford, etc. The true answer in my mind is "it depends", and each case is different. I hated the job hunt, and am fortunate to have landed something 6 months after separating.Disagree all you want. You're a GS/contractor working for the military somehow are you not? I'm honestly not sure, but if I'm right, then there's virtually no difference. Real companies, not one full of a bunch of retired military guys wouldn't look twice at AMU. You can tell yourself they're great all you want. It's still a for profit garbage school. YMMV, there are always exceptions to the rule...Same here. I work for a Fortune 50, non-defense related, company and my AMU Masters isn't viewed negatively. If fact, I'm paid the same as my Harvard MBA peers. "It depends" is the real answer...that and "Haters gonna hate"
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Another NBOKC satisfied customer here. Recently had David Devine of NBOKC get me 3.5% on a jumbo loan here in Commifornia. I don't remember the exact amount of fees, but it was about half of what the banks here in Bay Area were quoting me. Closing was smooth and painless; my realtor said Dave was one of the most proactive guys he has dealt with.
Dave Devine and NBOKC = Win
Dave and USAA's Mover Advantage = Double Win
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I see what you did there
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Find your username in the black bar on the top right of the screen.
Click the drop down menu.
Select "Manage Ignore Prefs".
Type the username you wish to ignore in the box under "Add a new user to your list".
Example: "one"
Crack a beer and enjoy browsing the forum.
Big thanks. I can now ignore the illogical, nonsensical, long-winded ramblings of the morons that post on this forum more than they seem to work....cough NSPLAYR cough
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...follow M2's advice and block my posts and anyone else who disagrees with you.
How do you do this....seriously?
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Did Sweet I'm SOF change his screen name?
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yeah, you guys need to be nicer....sorry, couldn't find the sarcasm font
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Just finished Fearless. Adam Brown was an amazing guy. Made it into Seal Team 6 after losing an eye and having the fingers on his right had torn off and re-attached. Oh and he was a crack addict too. Need I say more? Read it.
Big "2" on this book.
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state law wins. Omaha tries to implement stupid gun laws, but Nebraska state law renders them null and void. seems like the same with CO.
German Chicks in Dirndls and Beer (NSFW)
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