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[coffeeandbooks]

Hi, everybody!

Yes, I do feel a little bit awkward, how could you tell?

Ok, a little bit about me: I have been married for just over a year. My H and I both graduated from college with masters in education and teaching degrees and then neither of us became teachers. I applied at a few schools but things being what they are I found myself working in residential services for adults with developmental disabilities instead. I love my job most days. I love the individuals I serve, but I am in a low level management position and sometimes that is stressful enough to make me want to pull my hair out.

After graduating my H tried a couple of different things, but couldn't find a career path that made him happy. After some soul searching he decided he wanted to pursue becoming an officer in the military. We were engaged when he first came to me with this idea. We both put a lot of thought into it and decided to go for it.
Just getting to this point has been such a long journey. My poor H sat before the Army OCS board two days before our wedding, talk about stress.

We were hopeful about the army, we were told he had a really promising package, but that's how things go, he was not selected. Step 2, my H applied for Navy OCS, more waiting and praying and he was selected!

We're not there yet, H is supposed to start OCS in just a few weeks (I feel a little silly but, is it a persec violation to give specific dates for boot camp or ocs?), but I couldn't wait any longer to introduce myself. I started lurking around here as a way to feel like I was taking a first step towards being a part of a military community. When you are so powerless over a situation that has such an impact on your future and are just waiting for a decision to be given to you, it is the little things that make you feel like you have some control, I guess.

No pets or kids yet, boy will I be lonely when my H leaves. But I work at least 50 hours a week so I know I will be busy and time will fly. I am pretty quiet and have trouble meeting new people so I'm a little nervous about moving new places. I am also very confused by all things military and have no experience with it, so I may ask tons of questions.

I enjoy drinking coffee and reading books.

[piper84]

Welcome! I can definitely relate to how you're feeling. My H and I have a very similar story to you and your H's story. Long story short, we were both feeling unfulfilled in our careers as engineers. After a long process, H was accepted as a pilot select for the AF. This was about the same time I found out I was pregnant! We now have a 3 month old son, and H has been gone for 6 weeks at AF OTS.

Oh, and don't worry about feeling clueless and asking a lot of questions! The ladies on here have been SO helpful. I think I am the resident "newbie" and probably ask ridiculous things, but everyone here has been great.

Welcome again

[pennylane]

Welcome! My H is Navy but commissioned through ROTC, so while I may be able to answer some Navy related basics, my experience won't be quite like yours.

I'm a reading nerd too; deployments are a great time to make progress through your "want to read" list.

[piper84]

Oct 17, 2012 11:14:51 GMT -5 pennylane said:

I'm a reading nerd too; deployments are a great time to make progress through your "want to read" list.

I forgot to mention I am a big reader, as well! I think that's the one thing I miss about my pre-baby life. Now I try to nap whenever I have a free moment as I am EXHAUSTED. I miss reading!

[meltoine]

Hi and welcome! I'm in midwifery school and MH is an AF pilot. We have a 20 month-old DS.

I think your work sounds really interesting. I'm sure it is emotionally taxing at times, but it must also be really fulfilling too.

[ilovelamp]

Welcome! I also love reading but since being in nursing school don't get to read much except textbooks

[coffeeandbooks]

Thanks for the welcome! Meltoine, my job can be rewarding and a lot of fun! Some days I just need to remind myself of that. And it wasn't really something I knew much about until I started at my current company.
Stan, I don't know if his recruiter gave him a specific reason, I think it was just a really competitive group he was up against.

[coffeeandbooks]

Thanks, and best of luck to you, Stan!

[G22]

Hi! My H is AF. We have 3 dogs and 2 cats, no kids yet. I recently quit my full time job in the medical field, to work part time in a animal kennel. I really enjoy the change and free time I have now.

[cizzle]

Hi! I'm newish/lurkerish myself. My husband is Army and I'm a career girl (which isn't always easy in this life). We have a dog, no kids. Also, a big reader and always looking for recommendations!

[brandienee]

Hi! I am brandie. MH is AD AF.

I love reading so much that I am trying to make it (or some form of the written word) my career. I am in a track right now to get my English bachelors and masters degree. We will see how it all works out.

Welcome!