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2021.12.24 07:10 automaticstoppedblinded by breakup of 8 year relationship
TLDR; going through a really rough first breakup in a new city where i don’t know anyone and have a hard time meeting people due to covid. seeking advice, similar stories, honest outsider perspectives, anything
my ex and i had been together for 7 years (started dating in high school, through college, and the start of my career) and i always thought things were pretty great between us with very minimal issues. we’ve done the long distance thing while i did a semester abroad and moved to a new city for a job while they finished up school and it all seemed great! we missed each other but we were making it work and the plan was always to do a year of long distance in my new city (only an hour flight away/6 hr drive) while they did their last year of school and then we’d get a place together here, live together for a year or two then get engaged, etc. one day out of the blue they mention they are having second thoughts about moving to a new city (even though this had been the plan since we started dating) but we spend a month talking through it and they decide they don’t want to give up on this relationship and are at least going to give the new city a shot for our sake. so i move to the city and everything seems mostly fine, we are both having a busy month studying for finals and starting a new job so not talking as much as usual. i check in and want to make sure everything is ok and they say yes and we agree it’s just because we both have a lot going on right now but it’s nothing between us. things get better with my new job and they finally pass their licensing exam to be able to start looking for jobs and a few days later they call me out of the blue again and say they don’t want to move anymore and are going to end things but they hope we can make our way back to each other in the future and that they’re not sure they’ll ever find someone else like me or have what we have. i am too emotional to even speak or make any sense so i leave the phone call not having said much at all besides saying im confused and hurt.
a few days pass and i text them to talk again and see if there’s anything we can do to work things out and they agree to talk but after they go on their vacation with friends that weekend because they’ll be busy. i agree but tell them that im going to be really hurt if i hear about them moving on so quickly after such a long relationship. they agree it would be way too fast to move on and they would feel the same way if i did too. we briefly exchange a joke about how we’d probably think we were cheating if we moved on in a few days after 7 years together.
they go on their trip and the day they get back (3 days after the previous conversation) my friends send me a screenshot of them on another persons instagram with the caption “date night <3” (now 1 week post breakup). i do research and find out they met 4 years prior at the school they went to before they transferred to the one they graduated at and the ONLY mutual friend of this person was my friends that my SO had never met and my SO’s sibling (turns out they had followed each other for 3/4 years that my SO has known them). i confront my SO about this and tell them i’m really hurt and accuse them of cheating which they say they understand why i would think that but they would NEVERdo to anyone and we talk for a few hours on the phone and decide we should give each other some space but we can work things out in a few weeks when emotions are less high. i reluctantly agree.
a few weeks go by and this other person is posting things about how serious they are and how in love they are so i text my SO a huge paragraph that i can’t do this anymore and if they really want to work things out or have me in their life at all they need to stop leading me on and choose between working in our relationship and pursing the new one and they reply “i think we should end things for good. thanks for all the memories”. i then block them on socials media and go no contact & no creeping.
even if i am not creeping my friends have still seen stuff he posts and apparently they are very immature and obviously directed at making me angry by using my jokes and inside joke halloween costume??? with this new person. i am very hurt and shocked by this behavior and my friends have spared me from even more painful details too
it’s now been 4 months andi am still just as devastated as day 1. i’ve tried every thing: ben & jerry’s, exercise, journaling, self care, talking to friends (who are now sick of hearing about it), therapy, etc. and some things help for the moment but at the end of the day i just wind up crying myself to sleep again. or even randomly throughout the day. i just moved to what was once our dream city so i have almost no support system here and not much to do because of the pandemic. i don’t feel ready to move on at all because this is the only relationship ve ever been in and only person i’ve ever slept with (and have ptsd from SA as a kid). i am finding this incredibly difficult to get over and am even more hurt by the my ex has moved on so quickly and their friends and family have accepted this new person so quickly. despite all this there is still a part of me hoping they’ll come back and we can work things out. or at the very least talk about why they WONT work since we never really got to do that either. i just feel like i’ve been left high and dry here. very much relating to taylor swifts “right where you left me” lol
does anyone have any advice? any words of wisdom or solidarity or similar experiences? i am sick and tired of being sad and dealing with my first breakup alone in a new city with limited support.
(if you’ve made it this far, thank you. i have left out a lot more details but can answer questions if needed for clarity)
submitted byautomaticstoppedtoBreakUps [link][comments]my ex and i had been together for 7 years (started dating in high school, through college, and the start of my career) and i always thought things were pretty great between us with very minimal issues. we’ve done the long distance thing while i did a semester abroad and moved to a new city for a job while they finished up school and it all seemed great! we missed each other but we were making it work and the plan was always to do a year of long distance in my new city (only an hour flight away/6 hr drive) while they did their last year of school and then we’d get a place together here, live together for a year or two then get engaged, etc. one day out of the blue they mention they are having second thoughts about moving to a new city (even though this had been the plan since we started dating) but we spend a month talking through it and they decide they don’t want to give up on this relationship and are at least going to give the new city a shot for our sake. so i move to the city and everything seems mostly fine, we are both having a busy month studying for finals and starting a new job so not talking as much as usual. i check in and want to make sure everything is ok and they say yes and we agree it’s just because we both have a lot going on right now but it’s nothing between us. things get better with my new job and they finally pass their licensing exam to be able to start looking for jobs and a few days later they call me out of the blue again and say they don’t want to move anymore and are going to end things but they hope we can make our way back to each other in the future and that they’re not sure they’ll ever find someone else like me or have what we have. i am too emotional to even speak or make any sense so i leave the phone call not having said much at all besides saying im confused and hurt.
a few days pass and i text them to talk again and see if there’s anything we can do to work things out and they agree to talk but after they go on their vacation with friends that weekend because they’ll be busy. i agree but tell them that im going to be really hurt if i hear about them moving on so quickly after such a long relationship. they agree it would be way too fast to move on and they would feel the same way if i did too. we briefly exchange a joke about how we’d probably think we were cheating if we moved on in a few days after 7 years together.
they go on their trip and the day they get back (3 days after the previous conversation) my friends send me a screenshot of them on another persons instagram with the caption “date night <3” (now 1 week post breakup). i do research and find out they met 4 years prior at the school they went to before they transferred to the one they graduated at and the ONLY mutual friend of this person was my friends that my SO had never met and my SO’s sibling (turns out they had followed each other for 3/4 years that my SO has known them). i confront my SO about this and tell them i’m really hurt and accuse them of cheating which they say they understand why i would think that but they would NEVERdo to anyone and we talk for a few hours on the phone and decide we should give each other some space but we can work things out in a few weeks when emotions are less high. i reluctantly agree.
a few weeks go by and this other person is posting things about how serious they are and how in love they are so i text my SO a huge paragraph that i can’t do this anymore and if they really want to work things out or have me in their life at all they need to stop leading me on and choose between working in our relationship and pursing the new one and they reply “i think we should end things for good. thanks for all the memories”. i then block them on socials media and go no contact & no creeping.
even if i am not creeping my friends have still seen stuff he posts and apparently they are very immature and obviously directed at making me angry by using my jokes and inside joke halloween costume??? with this new person. i am very hurt and shocked by this behavior and my friends have spared me from even more painful details too
it’s now been 4 months andi am still just as devastated as day 1. i’ve tried every thing: ben & jerry’s, exercise, journaling, self care, talking to friends (who are now sick of hearing about it), therapy, etc. and some things help for the moment but at the end of the day i just wind up crying myself to sleep again. or even randomly throughout the day. i just moved to what was once our dream city so i have almost no support system here and not much to do because of the pandemic. i don’t feel ready to move on at all because this is the only relationship ve ever been in and only person i’ve ever slept with (and have ptsd from SA as a kid). i am finding this incredibly difficult to get over and am even more hurt by the my ex has moved on so quickly and their friends and family have accepted this new person so quickly. despite all this there is still a part of me hoping they’ll come back and we can work things out. or at the very least talk about why they WONT work since we never really got to do that either. i just feel like i’ve been left high and dry here. very much relating to taylor swifts “right where you left me” lol
does anyone have any advice? any words of wisdom or solidarity or similar experiences? i am sick and tired of being sad and dealing with my first breakup alone in a new city with limited support.
(if you’ve made it this far, thank you. i have left out a lot more details but can answer questions if needed for clarity)
2021.12.12 10:32 Timely-Help8401I may be pregnant again and it hasn’t even been 4 weeks since my SA
I got a SA on November 16th. It’s been over 3 weeks and my pregnancy test still shows a faint positive. I had unprotected withdrawal sex with my boyfriend on December 4th during my ovulation window. It was a dumb idea but I had no idea I was ovulating until I got a vaginal exam and the doctor examined the slides and told me I was ovulating.
You’re probably wondering why I didn’t learn my lesson the first time but I did not want to get on the pill until I had my first normal period post abortion. I wanted a chance for my hormones to adjust. I asked my boyfriend to use a condom but he declined. I should’ve got up and left but I didn’t cause I’m emotionally dependent on him.
I’m aware that faint false positives can happen for up to 6 weeks post abortion but I’m having pregnancy symptoms. My conception date for my SA pregnancy was October 11th and immediately a week later I came down with congestion and sneezing. Now December 4th was the day I had withdrawal sex with my boyfriend using no condom and immediately a week after I’m having that same congestion and sneezing.
I can’t get another abortion cause it’ll destroy me mentally so if I am pregnant, I’ll keep the baby but I’m only 21. I’m not ready.
submitted byTimely-Help8401toabortion [link][comments]You’re probably wondering why I didn’t learn my lesson the first time but I did not want to get on the pill until I had my first normal period post abortion. I wanted a chance for my hormones to adjust. I asked my boyfriend to use a condom but he declined. I should’ve got up and left but I didn’t cause I’m emotionally dependent on him.
I’m aware that faint false positives can happen for up to 6 weeks post abortion but I’m having pregnancy symptoms. My conception date for my SA pregnancy was October 11th and immediately a week later I came down with congestion and sneezing. Now December 4th was the day I had withdrawal sex with my boyfriend using no condom and immediately a week after I’m having that same congestion and sneezing.
I can’t get another abortion cause it’ll destroy me mentally so if I am pregnant, I’ll keep the baby but I’m only 21. I’m not ready.
2021.12.10 19:30 rainynightmaresI (then 17 year old F) was in a relationship with a 22-year-old man and looking back, i hate everything about it
So the story starts when I was 17 years old and still in my senior year at high school. I met this 22 year old guy on Discord and we started talking. He asked me out and we got into a relationship. It was a long-distance relationship and we never actually met in real life.
When I was in the relationship, I thought everything was perfect. I'd come home from school to see his messages and they would always make my day. I had a lot of fun and it felt like such a magical experience. He knew just the right words to make me feel like the most special girl on the whole planet and I genuinely thought I was gonna meet this guy after graduation.
I ended things with him because I thought at the time, I stopped feeling that same spark that we had at the beginning of our relationship but now looking back, it all just seemed so fishy to me. Like, why was this guy who was about to graduate university and was working doing with a high schooler who hadn't even graduated or knew what university she was even going to? Some people online said that a 17 year old and a 22 year old dating isn't weird but looking back it just is so weird. We were in such different places in our lives, I just wanted to have fun and he always hinted at something truly serious. But I always felt bad about hinting that I just wanted something casual because I always felt bad about making him feel bad. Like, the moment we got together, he jumped straight into the 'I-love-you's' and when I tried to avoid it, he made a passive-aggressive jab at me for not saying it back, so I said I love you back even though I felt like I wasn't ready.
It wasn't just that. We hadn't even known each other for more than a few weeks, we'd only interacted a few times during those few weeks, and not long after we got together he was trauma-dumping on me, telling me he wanted to unalive himself and all the terrible things that were happening to him in his life. I felt like I had to be there for him because I was his girlfriend, but it was always draining and I would often find myself crying in the morning and unable to get out of bed. I stayed up until 5am in the morning to make him feel better even though I had other priorities like an important test because back then, I was nearing graduation and final exams. He always emphasized that I could tell him anything because he was my 'vault of secrets' but whenever I did tell him something, he made comments that made me uncomfortable. One time, I told him about my friend's idea to go clubbing with a classmate we didn't know that well and he called them the r-slur. When I told him not to call them that, he just said he thought he was more important than my friends so he could say whatever. Another time, I told him about a bad dream I had that involved abuse and he asked if it was sexual abuse with a smug emoji face. I lashed out at him and we had a huge fight. I told him not to talk to me and a day later when I did, he said I could've said it nicely and I shouldn't have been that mean, since he apologized. Never mind the fact he just joked about SA. He kept saying he was 'tired' but I get tired too. My parents get tired, my friends get tired, everyone I know gets tired but we don't joke about SA.
He always got jealous whenever I spoke to male friends. I told him that I was bisexual, but he only got jealous whenever I spoke to other guys that were my friends. I understood he was insecure and I tried to reassure him that we were just friends and I should be allowed to have male friends. He said he understood, but he was still weird when I talked to guys. One of my online friends was a guy and he asked for my help with his homework and said he was gonna dm his worksheet. Hearing that some other guy was gonna be in my dm's made him jump on my friend and act mean towards him. He also acted really weird when I had a conversation with a couple guys in the general chat of a server. Like, he would send angry and sulky emotes or something like that. I also felt like I had to be extra careful with my jokes. Once, we were playing Among Us and he kept calling me sus in the chat and got me voted off the ship. I played the whole 'bruh are you serious omg I'm so mad at you literally how could you' schtick with him because I thought that was what people did when someone they thought was on their team betrayed them, but I wasn't actually 'mad' mad, I was just playing around. I would have done the same with my best friends. But then I said 'forgive but won't forget :P' and he went off on me, telling me I had no idea how much he cared about me and he was genuinely scared I was gonna be mad at him forever. I apologized to him but he blew me off. I felt terrible. I sometimes feel like it's the same situation as the SA joke he made with me but I feel like SA and getting voted off a ship in Among Us are two totally different things.
There were also times where he would get mad at me for not responding to his pings. I explained to him that he always sent those pings while I was at school and I can't access Discord at school, but they never seemed to go through. His pings always got buried beneath a multitude of other messages within the server and I couldn't tell who they were from. He then told me that he needed attention too but, again, I'm at school when he sends them and I can't always respond to them. And I explained it to him as such. Also, I remember one time, before we got together, I fell asleep at night after doing homework and when I woke up hours later, I saw I had more than 20 pings from him. It honestly creeped me out a bit when I first saw it but I ignored it.
My friends told me not to date him and I wish I'd listened to them. They asked if I did sexual things when him, and I lied, saying I didn't. I won't get too much into it, but I ended up doing a bunch of things I now regret. I wish I could go back in time and take back everything but I can't and I probably have to live with what I did for the rest of my life. The whole thing was so draining that at some point, I stopped being happy whenever I spoke to him. Thinking about him just made my day worse and I just didn't like him anymore, so I ended things.
When I look back, I hate everything about it. I hate how I ignored my friends when they advised me to leave him. I hate that I ever told him he was the best boyfriend I'd ever had. I hate that I was ever in the relationship in the first place. But then when I look back, I sometimes wonder if I was the one at fault. What if I didn't give him enough attention? What if I should've been more accommodating to his personal issues and spoke to my guy friends less? What if it was normal to talk about your issues in the first few weeks of a relationship? What if staying until 5am and putting aside your other priorities for them was just doing the bare minimum? I see stories of couples with mental health issues sticking together through highs and lows all the time and I wonder what if I was just one of those inconsiderate people who leave because of the partner's mental health problems? What if I didn't help enough? What if I didn't do enough? I think he thinks I didn't do enough, because he posted a meme on a mutual server that was something to the effect of a girl telling a guy he could open up to her and when the guy did open up to her, she got annoyed and left. I don't know if he was shading me or if I was reading too much into it. I don't know, I don't know anymore. I just wish none of this had ever happened.
I'm sorry if this is kinda trauma-dumping, especially since I said I hated it when he did it to me, but I felt like I needed to vent, just throw it all out into the void. I don't think I could tell anyone I know the full story.
Edit: TL;DR had a relationship with an older guy when I was in high school, too many sus things, still wondering who was the bad guy.
submitted byrainynightmarestooffmychest [link][comments]When I was in the relationship, I thought everything was perfect. I'd come home from school to see his messages and they would always make my day. I had a lot of fun and it felt like such a magical experience. He knew just the right words to make me feel like the most special girl on the whole planet and I genuinely thought I was gonna meet this guy after graduation.
I ended things with him because I thought at the time, I stopped feeling that same spark that we had at the beginning of our relationship but now looking back, it all just seemed so fishy to me. Like, why was this guy who was about to graduate university and was working doing with a high schooler who hadn't even graduated or knew what university she was even going to? Some people online said that a 17 year old and a 22 year old dating isn't weird but looking back it just is so weird. We were in such different places in our lives, I just wanted to have fun and he always hinted at something truly serious. But I always felt bad about hinting that I just wanted something casual because I always felt bad about making him feel bad. Like, the moment we got together, he jumped straight into the 'I-love-you's' and when I tried to avoid it, he made a passive-aggressive jab at me for not saying it back, so I said I love you back even though I felt like I wasn't ready.
It wasn't just that. We hadn't even known each other for more than a few weeks, we'd only interacted a few times during those few weeks, and not long after we got together he was trauma-dumping on me, telling me he wanted to unalive himself and all the terrible things that were happening to him in his life. I felt like I had to be there for him because I was his girlfriend, but it was always draining and I would often find myself crying in the morning and unable to get out of bed. I stayed up until 5am in the morning to make him feel better even though I had other priorities like an important test because back then, I was nearing graduation and final exams. He always emphasized that I could tell him anything because he was my 'vault of secrets' but whenever I did tell him something, he made comments that made me uncomfortable. One time, I told him about my friend's idea to go clubbing with a classmate we didn't know that well and he called them the r-slur. When I told him not to call them that, he just said he thought he was more important than my friends so he could say whatever. Another time, I told him about a bad dream I had that involved abuse and he asked if it was sexual abuse with a smug emoji face. I lashed out at him and we had a huge fight. I told him not to talk to me and a day later when I did, he said I could've said it nicely and I shouldn't have been that mean, since he apologized. Never mind the fact he just joked about SA. He kept saying he was 'tired' but I get tired too. My parents get tired, my friends get tired, everyone I know gets tired but we don't joke about SA.
He always got jealous whenever I spoke to male friends. I told him that I was bisexual, but he only got jealous whenever I spoke to other guys that were my friends. I understood he was insecure and I tried to reassure him that we were just friends and I should be allowed to have male friends. He said he understood, but he was still weird when I talked to guys. One of my online friends was a guy and he asked for my help with his homework and said he was gonna dm his worksheet. Hearing that some other guy was gonna be in my dm's made him jump on my friend and act mean towards him. He also acted really weird when I had a conversation with a couple guys in the general chat of a server. Like, he would send angry and sulky emotes or something like that. I also felt like I had to be extra careful with my jokes. Once, we were playing Among Us and he kept calling me sus in the chat and got me voted off the ship. I played the whole 'bruh are you serious omg I'm so mad at you literally how could you' schtick with him because I thought that was what people did when someone they thought was on their team betrayed them, but I wasn't actually 'mad' mad, I was just playing around. I would have done the same with my best friends. But then I said 'forgive but won't forget :P' and he went off on me, telling me I had no idea how much he cared about me and he was genuinely scared I was gonna be mad at him forever. I apologized to him but he blew me off. I felt terrible. I sometimes feel like it's the same situation as the SA joke he made with me but I feel like SA and getting voted off a ship in Among Us are two totally different things.
There were also times where he would get mad at me for not responding to his pings. I explained to him that he always sent those pings while I was at school and I can't access Discord at school, but they never seemed to go through. His pings always got buried beneath a multitude of other messages within the server and I couldn't tell who they were from. He then told me that he needed attention too but, again, I'm at school when he sends them and I can't always respond to them. And I explained it to him as such. Also, I remember one time, before we got together, I fell asleep at night after doing homework and when I woke up hours later, I saw I had more than 20 pings from him. It honestly creeped me out a bit when I first saw it but I ignored it.
My friends told me not to date him and I wish I'd listened to them. They asked if I did sexual things when him, and I lied, saying I didn't. I won't get too much into it, but I ended up doing a bunch of things I now regret. I wish I could go back in time and take back everything but I can't and I probably have to live with what I did for the rest of my life. The whole thing was so draining that at some point, I stopped being happy whenever I spoke to him. Thinking about him just made my day worse and I just didn't like him anymore, so I ended things.
When I look back, I hate everything about it. I hate how I ignored my friends when they advised me to leave him. I hate that I ever told him he was the best boyfriend I'd ever had. I hate that I was ever in the relationship in the first place. But then when I look back, I sometimes wonder if I was the one at fault. What if I didn't give him enough attention? What if I should've been more accommodating to his personal issues and spoke to my guy friends less? What if it was normal to talk about your issues in the first few weeks of a relationship? What if staying until 5am and putting aside your other priorities for them was just doing the bare minimum? I see stories of couples with mental health issues sticking together through highs and lows all the time and I wonder what if I was just one of those inconsiderate people who leave because of the partner's mental health problems? What if I didn't help enough? What if I didn't do enough? I think he thinks I didn't do enough, because he posted a meme on a mutual server that was something to the effect of a girl telling a guy he could open up to her and when the guy did open up to her, she got annoyed and left. I don't know if he was shading me or if I was reading too much into it. I don't know, I don't know anymore. I just wish none of this had ever happened.
I'm sorry if this is kinda trauma-dumping, especially since I said I hated it when he did it to me, but I felt like I needed to vent, just throw it all out into the void. I don't think I could tell anyone I know the full story.
Edit: TL;DR had a relationship with an older guy when I was in high school, too many sus things, still wondering who was the bad guy.
2021.12.10 00:37 twosipsfromtipsyMy Uncle Hired the Same Experts as the Duggars!
I asked in the megathread a few days back if anyone would be interested in a synopsis of my uncle’s journey with CSAM charges. I wanna give you all a little idea of what Josh has in store and what he may not have. Also, as a family member that I do care for, I can provide my take on how the family maybe feeling. I thought about splitting this up. But I also wanted to just get it all in a one-and-done situation. So forgive the lengthy long winded deal but I can at least have it in one place.
First off, my uncle (referred to here on out as Uncle N) first is a convicted felon. He was charged and plead guilty in the late ‘90s of possession and distribution of methamphetamine. I mean in the area and time, it was sadly very common. He dealt meth more off than on during that decade and a half. Of, he of course was using off and on. He never had a speeding ticket, parking ticket or any other criminal or civil charges by the time he got these charges in his late 30’s. He had no previous record. He was just a crank dealing biker (no gang/club affiliation). He did not roll on any of his sources and got 4 years in the Colorado federal pen.
I asked my cousins, both his kids and is other niece’s and nephews about growing up with Uncle N for this post. They all had no bad words to say about him. He was always just around at family functions and not very involved but still loving from what I gather and how I personally feel. Uncle N would come around on football Sundays with the best buffalo wings and the men folk would scream at the TV. There was a reason my dad did not want to be at his home where he dealt drugs.
Before Uncle N was charged, my other uncle (Uncle P, also Uncle N’s brother) had brain cancer at the age of 15, they pumped him up on chemo and hormones to push him through a late puberty. Uncle P was not able to sustain his weight. Uncle N, drove 4 hours round trip every two weeks to give his brother some illegal help of the more organic kind (weed folks, not meth). Over two years, Uncle N threw a lot of time and “resources” just to help his brother. Uncle P was only 2 years older than me and about 25ish years younger than his brother Uncle N. I grew up closer to uncle P for obvious reasons. When Uncle P died. I took it hard. During the funeral I was “late” to the receiving line the family formed for well-wishers. My mother laid into me as I was just a teenage mess. While I sobbed, Uncle N just bear hugged me for quite a while he cried too. Letting me know I was ok and did nothing wrong. I was 18 and that was the first time I think I ever really hugged him.
Here is where I apologize. My grandmother had ALL the transcripts from the trial in about 10 binders. When I cleaned out her house. I was so pissed. I threw them all out. BLAME ME! I also do not wanna request the transcripts again. I might along with the Duggar transcripts and do a comparison if say I quit my job and have a bunch of free time.
After serving his first term in the federal “camp”, he was on probation and was allowed to have a computer with internet access. Still after 2 decades of being around some interesting characters, both good and bad, I think that left a door open. He was charged with possessing and I think distributing. This was early 2000’s mind you. There was a Department of Homeland Security, but I do not believe the Coast Guard, let alone child exploitation investigations were conducted under this department at this time. The FBI was running the investigation into Uncle N at the time. This is a little murkier. My uncle worked the 5-7 days on a rig with 5-7 days off a rig. Prosecution’s case, from my memory and the collective of my cousins’ is that someone used a regular bowser, idk which one, downloaded 2 photos of a sevenish year old girl and burned a CD. Then deleted the photo and wiped the hard drive. The date it was downloaded and burned (same day unlike the Pest) was a day he was literally on a rig hundred-ish miles away.
My uncle and grandmother hired the Loehrs Forensics folks just like the Duggars! I have so many feelings about that. For just under $100k almost 15 years ago is what ONE forensic expert was worth. The expert was a lady who no longer works for the company. I cannot track her down. She did an excellent job of walking the court through how (at that time), it was not possible for this to be done remotely. Someone would have had to have been there physically to BURN A CD and “wipe” the hard drive. They did not have the same evidence of say a picture or geo-tag. His former boss testified that he was at work when the alleged crime happened. I wondered for years on why they didn’t get another expert or why. But I see that more “technical” you go, the jury can be confused and it can sometimes backfire. But seriously do a deep dive on this company! They seem to have had wild success in their early days. It was easier to move info and not geo-ping your damn location from your cellphone. I wonder what their profit margins are.
He was found guilty by a trial jury that took 3 full days to deliberate. Which is in line with the statistics. You show a jury those images and say it was on a computer he owned, then it is hard for a jury to see any doubt let alone reasonable doubt. I am being objective as possible here. But really, the dates show he wasn’t there. But I do not disagree that he may have had someone go and do it or someone took the opportunity to utilize his computer for their own means. Which as a paroled felon, I believe he should have kept close to his chest and not been loosely letting his guard down. Not to say he should be guilty of CP if he truly didn’t, but at the same time, you are on parole dude! Set boundaries! I digress… When it came to showing the jury the photos, they cleared the court room of only the jury, attorneys and a few court personnel. My uncle cried that the jury had to even see the photos. (No individual monitors for each juror back then) I could elaborate more on her testimony and cross exam, but honestly, I fucking hated having those transcripts in my house.
The prosecuting attorney only prosecuted “former” felons. He never prosecuted anyone with no prior convictions, ever. The main points I gather he pushed that all felons are prone to reoffending. Which is true, but usually they kinda commit offenses inline with their prior charges. Being a drug dealer does not equate to a being a child predator. But this is early digital days where law enforcement was trying to get a handle on how the ever-changing atmosphere was having on child exploitation. I feel it was the wild west days of the internet being in everyone’s home and the feds took on CP like a spanking new sheriff in Deadwood.
My grandmother could eek out one more appeal full stop financially, mentally it broke her into Alzheimer’s. They obtained records of the prosecuting attorney meeting with Uncle N’s parole officer 3 months before he was charged with CP. Which is weird. He prosecuted 3 of the parole officer’s previous parolees. I find that weird given the environment. So did other defense attorneys at that time. He appealed as much as possible and was turned down by the Innocents Project due to the low-level charges.
Uncle spent six years in Leavenworth Federal Pen. This was before the newer minimum standards were set and BEFORE they had designated penitentiaries for these types of felons. I think if he were charged today as opposed to 15-17 years ago, he would have gotten double. His first phone call at the prison, he highlighted that he was in solitary. He was asked by fellow inmates for a copy of his papers the first time he went to the yard. They wanted to know his charges. He immediately went to a guard and stated his fear for his safety which the guards are obliged to address. Six years in semi-solitary. They did evolve and place him with roommates with like-convictions and he did get a job at the commissary. So note that Josh is not going to “get what’s coming to him” in prison. It is not the old days anymore. And as a tax payer, in my opinion if JB and Meech sued the government for any harm on Josh, it would just make me go over the edge. He did not get extra points or time off because he did not want to admit to the charges.
Uncle N has been out of prison for I think over 5 years. I have not been counting. A few years ago, I got the friend request from Facebook from him. I was concerned. But upon the death of my grandmother, it also coincided with the 10-year mark of his conviction. According to federal law, he was allowed to approach the board and ask to be taken off the sex offender registry. He used the little inheritance from my grandmother to hire an attorney and was removed within 6 months. I am unsure on how long he had been off of parole. But his record both in prison and out were/are clean.
I do not really keep in touch as I live 1500 miles away. However, Uncle N did suffer a massive stroke in 2017. Spent over 4 months in a rehab facility. Interestingly enough, he called me immediately after hearing my late husband suffered his massive stroke. We never conversed individually before, but he took the initiative. He was the only one I knew who went through that, so I was desperate for any advice. He just cried on the phone with me and answered questions on what my husband is going through from his perspective. The one thing I note, is him saying rehab after a stroke was worse than solitary confinement, if that gives you any perspective. Again, we were never close. I don’t have anything bad to say about him, but he certainly was just there when you needed him. I’m not having him around my children. He has never met them due so many things other than me not wanting him around them, but if I asked him to keep his distance, he would respect it. He is still working on rigs and gained full-ish mobility after his stroke at almost 60 years of age.
I constantly think of how weird this dynamic is in my own family and compare it to how the other Duggar kids are feeling and cannot cohesively address it. I understand how you can still care for someone who may have done this, but also feel uneasy. It is hard to digest and my position is NOTHING near to the level of the abuse the Duggar children have suffered what we know and what we do not know. I need to also state that I have and do not know of anyone in my family who has suffered SA by someone in or out of our family. I would like to be optimistic here and state that we would never tolerate what the Pest has done in our family. I can understand and feel grace for how they have to manage their feelings towards a family member. I am sure that my grandparents/parents would certainly have done MORE than what Boob and Meech did. And my feminist grandmother who was a long time volunteer for women/children crisis centers (trying not to be too specific), I think would probably spit fire at the Pest and may even cuss for the only time in her life if the Pest was her offspring. We are solid middle class, well somewhat trash with drug records and CP charges from one man and that’s it that I know of. The family is Christian, but I think we would shame one another if we ever weaponized our faith as much as the Duggars. We are far FAR from perfect. I am okay with that.
I hope this gives you insight Snarkers! Thank you all and THANK YOU MODS FOR CONDUCTING AN AWESOME BOARD! I wanted to just clarify some things of what happened in Josh’s case and why as well as what is probably going to come whether we like it or not. Please note, I am not degrading anyone here nor mean to cause any offense if you feel I have anywhere. I know I was trying to stay on topic but also being vague. I am not sure if he really did intend to download or distribute CP. I know nobody who would say a bad word about him. But one cannot prove a negative.
I am now going to have a drink for the first time today!
TL/DR: My uncle was charged for the same things as the Pest. He also hired experts from Loehrs. I am unsure if my uncle’s guilt. Trying to provide some insight into the evolution of the Pest’s past and very near future. As well as what it is like to have a family member convicted of Pest’s crimes.
submitted bytwosipsfromtipsytoDuggarsSnark [link][comments]First off, my uncle (referred to here on out as Uncle N) first is a convicted felon. He was charged and plead guilty in the late ‘90s of possession and distribution of methamphetamine. I mean in the area and time, it was sadly very common. He dealt meth more off than on during that decade and a half. Of, he of course was using off and on. He never had a speeding ticket, parking ticket or any other criminal or civil charges by the time he got these charges in his late 30’s. He had no previous record. He was just a crank dealing biker (no gang/club affiliation). He did not roll on any of his sources and got 4 years in the Colorado federal pen.
I asked my cousins, both his kids and is other niece’s and nephews about growing up with Uncle N for this post. They all had no bad words to say about him. He was always just around at family functions and not very involved but still loving from what I gather and how I personally feel. Uncle N would come around on football Sundays with the best buffalo wings and the men folk would scream at the TV. There was a reason my dad did not want to be at his home where he dealt drugs.
Before Uncle N was charged, my other uncle (Uncle P, also Uncle N’s brother) had brain cancer at the age of 15, they pumped him up on chemo and hormones to push him through a late puberty. Uncle P was not able to sustain his weight. Uncle N, drove 4 hours round trip every two weeks to give his brother some illegal help of the more organic kind (weed folks, not meth). Over two years, Uncle N threw a lot of time and “resources” just to help his brother. Uncle P was only 2 years older than me and about 25ish years younger than his brother Uncle N. I grew up closer to uncle P for obvious reasons. When Uncle P died. I took it hard. During the funeral I was “late” to the receiving line the family formed for well-wishers. My mother laid into me as I was just a teenage mess. While I sobbed, Uncle N just bear hugged me for quite a while he cried too. Letting me know I was ok and did nothing wrong. I was 18 and that was the first time I think I ever really hugged him.
Here is where I apologize. My grandmother had ALL the transcripts from the trial in about 10 binders. When I cleaned out her house. I was so pissed. I threw them all out. BLAME ME! I also do not wanna request the transcripts again. I might along with the Duggar transcripts and do a comparison if say I quit my job and have a bunch of free time.
After serving his first term in the federal “camp”, he was on probation and was allowed to have a computer with internet access. Still after 2 decades of being around some interesting characters, both good and bad, I think that left a door open. He was charged with possessing and I think distributing. This was early 2000’s mind you. There was a Department of Homeland Security, but I do not believe the Coast Guard, let alone child exploitation investigations were conducted under this department at this time. The FBI was running the investigation into Uncle N at the time. This is a little murkier. My uncle worked the 5-7 days on a rig with 5-7 days off a rig. Prosecution’s case, from my memory and the collective of my cousins’ is that someone used a regular bowser, idk which one, downloaded 2 photos of a sevenish year old girl and burned a CD. Then deleted the photo and wiped the hard drive. The date it was downloaded and burned (same day unlike the Pest) was a day he was literally on a rig hundred-ish miles away.
My uncle and grandmother hired the Loehrs Forensics folks just like the Duggars! I have so many feelings about that. For just under $100k almost 15 years ago is what ONE forensic expert was worth. The expert was a lady who no longer works for the company. I cannot track her down. She did an excellent job of walking the court through how (at that time), it was not possible for this to be done remotely. Someone would have had to have been there physically to BURN A CD and “wipe” the hard drive. They did not have the same evidence of say a picture or geo-tag. His former boss testified that he was at work when the alleged crime happened. I wondered for years on why they didn’t get another expert or why. But I see that more “technical” you go, the jury can be confused and it can sometimes backfire. But seriously do a deep dive on this company! They seem to have had wild success in their early days. It was easier to move info and not geo-ping your damn location from your cellphone. I wonder what their profit margins are.
He was found guilty by a trial jury that took 3 full days to deliberate. Which is in line with the statistics. You show a jury those images and say it was on a computer he owned, then it is hard for a jury to see any doubt let alone reasonable doubt. I am being objective as possible here. But really, the dates show he wasn’t there. But I do not disagree that he may have had someone go and do it or someone took the opportunity to utilize his computer for their own means. Which as a paroled felon, I believe he should have kept close to his chest and not been loosely letting his guard down. Not to say he should be guilty of CP if he truly didn’t, but at the same time, you are on parole dude! Set boundaries! I digress… When it came to showing the jury the photos, they cleared the court room of only the jury, attorneys and a few court personnel. My uncle cried that the jury had to even see the photos. (No individual monitors for each juror back then) I could elaborate more on her testimony and cross exam, but honestly, I fucking hated having those transcripts in my house.
The prosecuting attorney only prosecuted “former” felons. He never prosecuted anyone with no prior convictions, ever. The main points I gather he pushed that all felons are prone to reoffending. Which is true, but usually they kinda commit offenses inline with their prior charges. Being a drug dealer does not equate to a being a child predator. But this is early digital days where law enforcement was trying to get a handle on how the ever-changing atmosphere was having on child exploitation. I feel it was the wild west days of the internet being in everyone’s home and the feds took on CP like a spanking new sheriff in Deadwood.
My grandmother could eek out one more appeal full stop financially, mentally it broke her into Alzheimer’s. They obtained records of the prosecuting attorney meeting with Uncle N’s parole officer 3 months before he was charged with CP. Which is weird. He prosecuted 3 of the parole officer’s previous parolees. I find that weird given the environment. So did other defense attorneys at that time. He appealed as much as possible and was turned down by the Innocents Project due to the low-level charges.
Uncle spent six years in Leavenworth Federal Pen. This was before the newer minimum standards were set and BEFORE they had designated penitentiaries for these types of felons. I think if he were charged today as opposed to 15-17 years ago, he would have gotten double. His first phone call at the prison, he highlighted that he was in solitary. He was asked by fellow inmates for a copy of his papers the first time he went to the yard. They wanted to know his charges. He immediately went to a guard and stated his fear for his safety which the guards are obliged to address. Six years in semi-solitary. They did evolve and place him with roommates with like-convictions and he did get a job at the commissary. So note that Josh is not going to “get what’s coming to him” in prison. It is not the old days anymore. And as a tax payer, in my opinion if JB and Meech sued the government for any harm on Josh, it would just make me go over the edge. He did not get extra points or time off because he did not want to admit to the charges.
Uncle N has been out of prison for I think over 5 years. I have not been counting. A few years ago, I got the friend request from Facebook from him. I was concerned. But upon the death of my grandmother, it also coincided with the 10-year mark of his conviction. According to federal law, he was allowed to approach the board and ask to be taken off the sex offender registry. He used the little inheritance from my grandmother to hire an attorney and was removed within 6 months. I am unsure on how long he had been off of parole. But his record both in prison and out were/are clean.
I do not really keep in touch as I live 1500 miles away. However, Uncle N did suffer a massive stroke in 2017. Spent over 4 months in a rehab facility. Interestingly enough, he called me immediately after hearing my late husband suffered his massive stroke. We never conversed individually before, but he took the initiative. He was the only one I knew who went through that, so I was desperate for any advice. He just cried on the phone with me and answered questions on what my husband is going through from his perspective. The one thing I note, is him saying rehab after a stroke was worse than solitary confinement, if that gives you any perspective. Again, we were never close. I don’t have anything bad to say about him, but he certainly was just there when you needed him. I’m not having him around my children. He has never met them due so many things other than me not wanting him around them, but if I asked him to keep his distance, he would respect it. He is still working on rigs and gained full-ish mobility after his stroke at almost 60 years of age.
I constantly think of how weird this dynamic is in my own family and compare it to how the other Duggar kids are feeling and cannot cohesively address it. I understand how you can still care for someone who may have done this, but also feel uneasy. It is hard to digest and my position is NOTHING near to the level of the abuse the Duggar children have suffered what we know and what we do not know. I need to also state that I have and do not know of anyone in my family who has suffered SA by someone in or out of our family. I would like to be optimistic here and state that we would never tolerate what the Pest has done in our family. I can understand and feel grace for how they have to manage their feelings towards a family member. I am sure that my grandparents/parents would certainly have done MORE than what Boob and Meech did. And my feminist grandmother who was a long time volunteer for women/children crisis centers (trying not to be too specific), I think would probably spit fire at the Pest and may even cuss for the only time in her life if the Pest was her offspring. We are solid middle class, well somewhat trash with drug records and CP charges from one man and that’s it that I know of. The family is Christian, but I think we would shame one another if we ever weaponized our faith as much as the Duggars. We are far FAR from perfect. I am okay with that.
I hope this gives you insight Snarkers! Thank you all and THANK YOU MODS FOR CONDUCTING AN AWESOME BOARD! I wanted to just clarify some things of what happened in Josh’s case and why as well as what is probably going to come whether we like it or not. Please note, I am not degrading anyone here nor mean to cause any offense if you feel I have anywhere. I know I was trying to stay on topic but also being vague. I am not sure if he really did intend to download or distribute CP. I know nobody who would say a bad word about him. But one cannot prove a negative.
I am now going to have a drink for the first time today!
TL/DR: My uncle was charged for the same things as the Pest. He also hired experts from Loehrs. I am unsure if my uncle’s guilt. Trying to provide some insight into the evolution of the Pest’s past and very near future. As well as what it is like to have a family member convicted of Pest’s crimes.
2021.12.08 21:32 CystAndDesistStep 2 CK Write-up (265)
First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who had posted detailed write-ups on their Step 2 CK strategies in the past on this subreddit. Those write-ups have been tremendously helpful for my preparation, so I decided to do one myself.
Preface: While a good Step 1 knowledge base helps a lot in Step 2 CK, it is important to understand how these two exams are fundamentally different. Step 1 is a test of pattern recognition, while Step 2 CK is a test of clinical reasoning. Unlike Step 1, you do not need a large number of resources to do well on Step 2 CK. Instead, you should focus on your test-taking skills and stick to the few resources that work best for you.
Background: Non-US IMG currently in the 4th year of a 6-year-MBBS programme. Prepared for Step 2 CK side-by-side with med school classes and exams from the beginning of this year.
Resources: AMBOSS, Anki, UWorld, NBME CCSSAs, CMS forms, Divine Intervention Podcasts (mostly the Rapid Review Series). Referred to UpToDate from time to time when I felt like the above resources weren’t enough.
PRE-DEDICATED STRATEGY:
Anki:
I’ve always been absolutely awful at remembering stuff. Needless to say, Anki formed the backbone of my Step 2 CK preparation. That being said, if you have a decent memory, you won’t need Anki for scoring 250+, unlike Step 1.
Unlike my Step 1 prep, this time I didn’t focus on maturing pre-made decks. Instead I focused on making my own Anki cards based on my incorrects. I tried some pre-made decks at first, but unfortunately they didn’t work well for me.
If you’re making your own Anki cards based on qbanks, you need to understand exactly why you got the questions wrong in this first place. Anki cards work best for recall-based errors where you mixed up two similar pathologies. If it was a knowledge-based error, you should read up on the topic before making Anki cards. If it was a reasoning-based error, making an Anki card on that question won’t help you much.
AMBOSS:
I finished the AMBOSS qbank before starting UWorld and I highly recommend it if you have enough time. AMBOSS library is an amazing learning tool and I referred to it throughout my Step 2 CK prep. Being able to jump directly to relevant AMBOSS articles after I got a question wrong was very helpful in the initial stages of my preparation. AMBOSS highlights which parts of the q-stem you should be focusing on, which I found particularly useful for understanding how to approach long question stems. In particular, the ethics and QI sections of AMBOSS were way more representative of the real deal compared to UWorld.
UWorld:
The gold-standard qbank. I went through 1 pass of UWorld (random, timed) and reviewed my incorrects during dedicated. I thought 1 pass of UWorld was enough for me since I finished AMBOSS before starting UWorld. If you’re only going to be using UWorld , I recommend doing the first pass system-wise and in tutor mode and doing your 2nd pass random, timed.
It’s important to remember that UWorld is a learning tool, NOT a testing tool. A low first pass score doesn’t mean anything as long as you’re learning from the answer explanations. I know it can feel disappointing seeing a low score on a UWorld block after putting in all that effort, but remember that the trick questions on UWorld are trying to teach you how to differentiate between similar pathologies and you won’t get a lot of trick questions on the real deal.
UWorld will cover most of what you’ll see on the real deal, but the questions on the real deal will be framed differently. UWorld tries to trick you between similar conditions and you can usually reach the correct answer by ruling out the other answer choices. NBMEs and the real deal are difficult for an entirely different reason. Instead of trying to trick you between similar pathologies, they give you undifferentiated patient presentations where it’s very difficult to rule out the answer choices. On the real deal, you’ll have to rely on your clinical judgment and rule in the correct answer instead of ruling out the other choices like UWorld.
CMS Forms:
I did the older CMS forms (3,4) prior to dedicated and the newer ones (5,6) during dedicated. While the questions on the CMS forms are shorter and more straightforward than the real deal, they are very useful for reviewing the concepts that the NBME considers high-yield. Some of the concepts aren’t well-represented on UWorld. In particular, I’d highly recommend doing the Peds, IM and Surgery CMS forms. If you have enough time (and money), do as many of them as possible.
Divine Intervention Podcasts:
I mostly used the rapid review series to review known concepts during idle time. I’m a poor auditory learner, so I didn’t really use the podcasts for learning new concepts. These can be particularly useful as a spaced repetition method if you don’t want to use Anki.
DEDICATED:
I ended up with about 8 weeks of dedicated because my exam got delayed by Prometric. My strategy was to simulate the real deal with the practice tests as much as possible. In order to simulate 8 blocks like the real deal, I mixed in some of the newer CMS forms/UWorld Blocks with the NBMEs and UWSAs. I ended up simulating 4 full-length tests using this strategy with breaks in between blocks. This was particularly useful for building up my endurance for the real deal and this is why I didn’t feel nearly as fatigues as I felt after Step 1. I focused on reviewing my NBME incorrects rather than doing more UWorld. I also reviewed the AMBOSS ethics/QI articles a few days prior to the exam. The newer NBMEs are the closest to the real deal, so I recommend doing all of them.
EXAM DAY EXPERIENCE:
https://reddit.com/Step2/comments/qv8xgd/postexam_thoughts/
SA scores/ Qbank percentages
Step 1: 250+.
AMBOSS QBank: 74% correct (first pass)
AMBOSS SA: 272
UWorld(First Pass): 86%.
NBME 9: 271 (8 weeks out).
NBME 10: 273 (4 weeks out).
NBME 11: 265 (2 weeks out).
UWSA1: 268 (8 weeks out).
UWSA2: 267 (2 weeks out).
Free120: 90% (5 days out).
Step 2 CK: 265.
Feel free to ask me anything else regarding my prep in the comments!
submitted byCystAndDesisttoStep2 [link][comments]Preface: While a good Step 1 knowledge base helps a lot in Step 2 CK, it is important to understand how these two exams are fundamentally different. Step 1 is a test of pattern recognition, while Step 2 CK is a test of clinical reasoning. Unlike Step 1, you do not need a large number of resources to do well on Step 2 CK. Instead, you should focus on your test-taking skills and stick to the few resources that work best for you.
Background: Non-US IMG currently in the 4th year of a 6-year-MBBS programme. Prepared for Step 2 CK side-by-side with med school classes and exams from the beginning of this year.
Resources: AMBOSS, Anki, UWorld, NBME CCSSAs, CMS forms, Divine Intervention Podcasts (mostly the Rapid Review Series). Referred to UpToDate from time to time when I felt like the above resources weren’t enough.
PRE-DEDICATED STRATEGY:
Anki:
I’ve always been absolutely awful at remembering stuff. Needless to say, Anki formed the backbone of my Step 2 CK preparation. That being said, if you have a decent memory, you won’t need Anki for scoring 250+, unlike Step 1.
Unlike my Step 1 prep, this time I didn’t focus on maturing pre-made decks. Instead I focused on making my own Anki cards based on my incorrects. I tried some pre-made decks at first, but unfortunately they didn’t work well for me.
If you’re making your own Anki cards based on qbanks, you need to understand exactly why you got the questions wrong in this first place. Anki cards work best for recall-based errors where you mixed up two similar pathologies. If it was a knowledge-based error, you should read up on the topic before making Anki cards. If it was a reasoning-based error, making an Anki card on that question won’t help you much.
AMBOSS:
I finished the AMBOSS qbank before starting UWorld and I highly recommend it if you have enough time. AMBOSS library is an amazing learning tool and I referred to it throughout my Step 2 CK prep. Being able to jump directly to relevant AMBOSS articles after I got a question wrong was very helpful in the initial stages of my preparation. AMBOSS highlights which parts of the q-stem you should be focusing on, which I found particularly useful for understanding how to approach long question stems. In particular, the ethics and QI sections of AMBOSS were way more representative of the real deal compared to UWorld.
UWorld:
The gold-standard qbank. I went through 1 pass of UWorld (random, timed) and reviewed my incorrects during dedicated. I thought 1 pass of UWorld was enough for me since I finished AMBOSS before starting UWorld. If you’re only going to be using UWorld , I recommend doing the first pass system-wise and in tutor mode and doing your 2nd pass random, timed.
It’s important to remember that UWorld is a learning tool, NOT a testing tool. A low first pass score doesn’t mean anything as long as you’re learning from the answer explanations. I know it can feel disappointing seeing a low score on a UWorld block after putting in all that effort, but remember that the trick questions on UWorld are trying to teach you how to differentiate between similar pathologies and you won’t get a lot of trick questions on the real deal.
UWorld will cover most of what you’ll see on the real deal, but the questions on the real deal will be framed differently. UWorld tries to trick you between similar conditions and you can usually reach the correct answer by ruling out the other answer choices. NBMEs and the real deal are difficult for an entirely different reason. Instead of trying to trick you between similar pathologies, they give you undifferentiated patient presentations where it’s very difficult to rule out the answer choices. On the real deal, you’ll have to rely on your clinical judgment and rule in the correct answer instead of ruling out the other choices like UWorld.
CMS Forms:
I did the older CMS forms (3,4) prior to dedicated and the newer ones (5,6) during dedicated. While the questions on the CMS forms are shorter and more straightforward than the real deal, they are very useful for reviewing the concepts that the NBME considers high-yield. Some of the concepts aren’t well-represented on UWorld. In particular, I’d highly recommend doing the Peds, IM and Surgery CMS forms. If you have enough time (and money), do as many of them as possible.
Divine Intervention Podcasts:
I mostly used the rapid review series to review known concepts during idle time. I’m a poor auditory learner, so I didn’t really use the podcasts for learning new concepts. These can be particularly useful as a spaced repetition method if you don’t want to use Anki.
DEDICATED:
I ended up with about 8 weeks of dedicated because my exam got delayed by Prometric. My strategy was to simulate the real deal with the practice tests as much as possible. In order to simulate 8 blocks like the real deal, I mixed in some of the newer CMS forms/UWorld Blocks with the NBMEs and UWSAs. I ended up simulating 4 full-length tests using this strategy with breaks in between blocks. This was particularly useful for building up my endurance for the real deal and this is why I didn’t feel nearly as fatigues as I felt after Step 1. I focused on reviewing my NBME incorrects rather than doing more UWorld. I also reviewed the AMBOSS ethics/QI articles a few days prior to the exam. The newer NBMEs are the closest to the real deal, so I recommend doing all of them.
EXAM DAY EXPERIENCE:
https://reddit.com/Step2/comments/qv8xgd/postexam_thoughts/
SA scores/ Qbank percentages
Step 1: 250+.
AMBOSS QBank: 74% correct (first pass)
AMBOSS SA: 272
UWorld(First Pass): 86%.
NBME 9: 271 (8 weeks out).
NBME 10: 273 (4 weeks out).
NBME 11: 265 (2 weeks out).
UWSA1: 268 (8 weeks out).
UWSA2: 267 (2 weeks out).
Free120: 90% (5 days out).
Step 2 CK: 265.
Feel free to ask me anything else regarding my prep in the comments!
2021.12.08 07:42 confessionannonI think I was raped but I’m not sure TW
(BOTH OF US ARE ADULTS!!!) Basically I was seeing this guy and we clearly decided we would NOT have sex. I went to his house and we were making out and he asked me to take my pants off. I did thinking he just wanted to touch my butt or something. I eventually gave him head and when he offered to reciprocate I made it incredibly clear I did not want him to touch my vagina. We kept making out and he like started very aggressively putting me in different sex positions and was basically pretending to have sex w me but we both had underwear on. Eventually he flipped me over and took his penis out of his underwear and pushed it into me through my underwear a few times. I literally was so shocked I didn’t even say anything. He then moved my underwear to the side and put it in me (not all the way though, I’m not sure how far I was really just too surprised to know.. I will say it was enough that it hurt?) He said something along the lines of “What if I just fucked you right now? You’re so fucking tight” and I basically said “I’d really rather you didn’t. Please don’t. Plus I have to leave soon so please don’t” and he kept saying “I wont but I could. I could just put it in right now. I could” etc and eventually he just took it out and I got dressed right away. I think this is technically rape because like legally the definition is any unwanted penetration? But I might just be over reacting?
Besides this incident he was constantly disrespecting boundaries. I’d tell him I was busy or sick and couldn’t hang out, he’d say “Well I suggest I come over anyways” and would just push and push until I gave in. He’d text me 24/7 and told me how into me he was and how much he wanted to date me eventually etc. We’d only gone out a handful of times and it was very overwhelming. He also would tell me he wished I was a virgin and he’d talk about how his penis was so big it would hurt me. When I said I didn’t think that’d be an issue he’d get offended and say “we’ll have to try doggy style then I bet it will.” Everything was just so pushy and creepy. I finally told him I didn’t want to see him anymore and he basically claimed he never saw me as a long term option anyways. When I brought up the SA he said he knew it was too far but he thought I’d been into it (not true.)
This guy apparently has a history of very negative sexual encounters. He told me he’d decide not to sleep with certain women and do it anyways and that he’d get the ick immediately after sleeping with them. Idk.
So now I’m really struggling. I can’t focus in school and I’m so anxious every time I’m alone. I’m a junior in college and I’m a week from exams. I do have an appointment at the SA office on campus and they confirmed I can say anything and it will stay totally confidential unless I want to report. Title IX also does say you can talk to a professor and say you’re making a confidential report and don’t want an investigation which I think I’ll have to do so I can get some academic support..
I guess my big reason for posting is that a part of my brain has been telling me that since I didn’t fight him or that since it wasn’t 100% sex it doesn’t count as rape? Am I totally over reacting?
submitted byconfessionannontorape [link][comments]Besides this incident he was constantly disrespecting boundaries. I’d tell him I was busy or sick and couldn’t hang out, he’d say “Well I suggest I come over anyways” and would just push and push until I gave in. He’d text me 24/7 and told me how into me he was and how much he wanted to date me eventually etc. We’d only gone out a handful of times and it was very overwhelming. He also would tell me he wished I was a virgin and he’d talk about how his penis was so big it would hurt me. When I said I didn’t think that’d be an issue he’d get offended and say “we’ll have to try doggy style then I bet it will.” Everything was just so pushy and creepy. I finally told him I didn’t want to see him anymore and he basically claimed he never saw me as a long term option anyways. When I brought up the SA he said he knew it was too far but he thought I’d been into it (not true.)
This guy apparently has a history of very negative sexual encounters. He told me he’d decide not to sleep with certain women and do it anyways and that he’d get the ick immediately after sleeping with them. Idk.
So now I’m really struggling. I can’t focus in school and I’m so anxious every time I’m alone. I’m a junior in college and I’m a week from exams. I do have an appointment at the SA office on campus and they confirmed I can say anything and it will stay totally confidential unless I want to report. Title IX also does say you can talk to a professor and say you’re making a confidential report and don’t want an investigation which I think I’ll have to do so I can get some academic support..
I guess my big reason for posting is that a part of my brain has been telling me that since I didn’t fight him or that since it wasn’t 100% sex it doesn’t count as rape? Am I totally over reacting?
2021.12.04 21:12 Psychological_Sign42Clingy friend
So right now, meron talaga akong 2 constants na girl beshies na chinachat and kakwentuhan every now and then ng mga ganapskie sa life ko. Magkakaiba kami ng kurso and universities ngayong college. Di rin sila magkakilala. Si Beshie A, grade school ko pa kakilala and ngayong college na kami, she understands that were both busy kaya kapag magvivideocall kami or tawag lang, sineset talaga namin yung date and time. Sa dec. 17 nga magcacall ulit sya sa akin e hahaha skl. Ayun pero si Beshie B, nung senior high school ko lang sya nameet and super clingy nya. Minsan bigla bigla na lang nagvivideocall kahit super dami ko pang schoolworks. As in ilang beses na yun :((. Wala naman syang kinukwento ganun... nakakadrain lang kahit sa chats :((. Super kulit talaga wahu, dati mga 10 times ata sya nagvideocall, e nasa grp work pa ko nun sa zoom :((. Inignore message q sya nun kahit ayoko :(( Tapos kahapon, sabi q sa kanya sa chat, mamayang gabi na lang kami mag-usap, nag-angry reax lang don sa chat q na yun :((
Gets q naman na ngayong pandemic sguro, need nya ng kausap pero sana ano respect din nya ung time q for myself na di sa lahat ng oras need namin magchat at videocall :((. Di aq kumportable e. Clingy lang aq sa frens q kapag ung tipong christmas break or sembreak na pero right now, lalo't nalalapit ang mga final exams ko at may mga deadlines, ayoko talaga muna mag-aksaya ng oras. Kung urgent naman ung prob nya, sge G ako kausapin sya pero hindi ee, wala naman kami napag-uusapan lalo pag videocall. I make time for her naman every weekend basta wala aqng mga pending quizzes, inaabot kami gabi to madaling araw na chika hahaha. Sinabi q na rn sa kanya at binigay mga sched q sa ol classes, and usually, weekdays di talaga aq nakikipag-usap, pero waley effect, videocall pa rin sya. Naappreciate q sya nang sobra pero ayun, ayoko lang talaga ng ganito...:(( ayoko sya mahurt sa 22o lang. Paulit-ulit q na talaga un sinabi sa kanya na marami aq gawain. Oh ngayon nagpm aq sa kanya coz I'm free, tinapos q na mga gawain q kanina, sineen naman nya aq hahaha. :((
Thank u sa nagbasa hehe. :)) pavent lang.
submitted byPsychological_Sign42toOffMyChestPH [link][comments]Gets q naman na ngayong pandemic sguro, need nya ng kausap pero sana ano respect din nya ung time q for myself na di sa lahat ng oras need namin magchat at videocall :((. Di aq kumportable e. Clingy lang aq sa frens q kapag ung tipong christmas break or sembreak na pero right now, lalo't nalalapit ang mga final exams ko at may mga deadlines, ayoko talaga muna mag-aksaya ng oras. Kung urgent naman ung prob nya, sge G ako kausapin sya pero hindi ee, wala naman kami napag-uusapan lalo pag videocall. I make time for her naman every weekend basta wala aqng mga pending quizzes, inaabot kami gabi to madaling araw na chika hahaha. Sinabi q na rn sa kanya at binigay mga sched q sa ol classes, and usually, weekdays di talaga aq nakikipag-usap, pero waley effect, videocall pa rin sya. Naappreciate q sya nang sobra pero ayun, ayoko lang talaga ng ganito...:(( ayoko sya mahurt sa 22o lang. Paulit-ulit q na talaga un sinabi sa kanya na marami aq gawain. Oh ngayon nagpm aq sa kanya coz I'm free, tinapos q na mga gawain q kanina, sineen naman nya aq hahaha. :((
Thank u sa nagbasa hehe. :)) pavent lang.
2021.12.02 12:54 Lazy_Corgi_SAA Exam on 12/3
I’ve been studying for this exam since September and interned as an SA at AWS over the summer. I am taking this exam as my senior project for school. I want to pass my exam but I have no idea if I am ready. I have taken a few practice exams through whizlabs and a couple TD practice exams getting between 73 and 82%. I worry though because people on this page who did better than that say they didn’t pass and I don’t want to fail and pay for the test again. Also should I be focusing on just the TD practice exams? I switched between the whizlabs and TD because I didn’t want to get so caught up on the hard questions that I forget about the simple ones. How do I know when I’m ready? Should I push back my exam date a week or two or go for it? If I do go for it how should I spend the next day or so to do final preparations? Also I have a voucher for a free AWS practice exam. Is that worth my time or are the other practice exams better?
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2021.11.30 17:19 shortadamlewisTest taking and study tips on these exams that are not all over this forum.
Test tips-- You have up to 32 minutes in the testing room/location with access to scratch paper or a digital whiteboard/notepad before the exam begins. 30 minutes to read the agreement that says you won’t share what’s on the actual test and will follow COMPTIA’s rules, and another 2 minutes for something else (forgot what it was). Both sections end with a yes/no question. Read the agreements ahead of time and use this time to write as many notes as possible into the whiteboard/notepad/scrap paper. Would a listing of the 20 most common ports you could reference have helped you on your most recent exams? ISACA/PMI/ISC2 all have a similar section at the beginning of exams where you can write down an extensive note sheet. This sheet of notes might help improve your scores 5 or 10%... which may be enough to get you over the edge. Find out which media you can use to write notes on ahead of time. If you are doing Pearsonvue in person it will be grease pin and whiteboard, if you are at home it is in a digital notepad. Practice writing that note sheet a few times. It will help you in your studies in any case. Put down Linux commands, ports, attack methods, whatever you think will help you on your exam. When you start your actual exam you will have a perfectly legitimate cheat sheet you can use without breaking any rules.
- Knowing the right answer is important, but knowing the wrong answer can help you over the hump in your exam as well. Remember that most of these questions are multiple choice. You are going to know the right answer on some of them, but no matter what you do there will always be some questions you just don’t know. If you can eliminate 2 of the 4 wrong answers, you have a 50% chance of getting the question right. This means that if you only know half the right answers, but can eliminate ½ the wrong answers on the one you don’t know, you will get about a 75% on the test.
- If two answers are the same thing and there is no “all of the above/none of the above” answer, both answers are wrong. As stated above, getting rid of wrong answers can greatly improve your score. For example, if you have a question that says something like, “which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be secure, a. http, b. traffic over port 80, traffic over port 990, traffic over port 9100. Since HTTP traffic normally goes over port 80, we know a and b are incorrect. Even if you don’t know the answer to the question, you now have a 50/50 shot of getting it correct.
- If you are taking the test at home, use the bathroom before you start as there are no bathroom breaks. If you are taking it from a proctored location you can generally use the bathroom, but the timer doesn’t stop and it may take a few minutes for the proctor to come to you to let you go.
- You can flag questions for review. Use this flag to skip the simulation based exams in COMPTIA and do multiple choice questions first. You may find that answers/help to the simulation questions may be in the multiple choice questions. For example, your simulation may have a linux console in it that requires use to answer the simulation question while the multiple choice exam has multiple choice questions showing multiple linux commands asking which one can be used to do X.
- COMPTIA/ISACA/PMI/ISC2 all have their tests broken down into domains. Almost all of the books you can buy on COMPTIA subjects have them broken down by domain. In your studies, I would highly suggest watching the videos, reading the books, whatever your study method at least once. After reviewing the materials, use a practice test book that hast the material broken down by domain and answer 20 questions from each domain. Whatever domain you scored lowest in should be what you are remediating on first. Re-read, re-watch, or find another book that covers the same material and focus on that domain. Then take 20 different questions from that domain and take that quiz again. This is your new score for that domain. Study and remediate on the section you did the worst on even if it is the one you just did. Repeat this process until you have an acceptable grade in all sections and feel confident in your abilities.
- I have found a vast difference in quality between different online videos teaching the same test material. If you have not started to study yet, I would highly recommend looking through online forums to see what people recommend for you particular exam that have passed the exam. You want the opinions of test takers, not content providers.. My company provided free access to Linkedin Learning last year when I took A+, Net+, and Sec+ but switched to Skillsoft this year while I was studying for CySA+. There was a remarkable difference in quality between these based off of who was teaching the material. Listen to what people recommend if you are going to buy materials.
- Different study books have different material in them. I would highly recommend that as you study, you pick up a different book by a different author if you are having difficulty with core concepts. I read 2, 500 page books on CYSA+ cover to cover and read the chapters from a third author on the sections I was weakest on. There were absolutely items on the test that were published in one book but not the other. Hearing concepts explained from different points of view also really helps on exams.
- If you are having trouble with a particular concept, look for a youtube video. I have never used Linux and had to watch multiple different people and presentations on how to do some basic Linux commands before I was ready for my most recent exam. I would have failed my latest exam if not for something specific I heard on one of these youtube videos, namely that certain commands are case sensitive. I did not recall reading that in any of my study materials.
- Schedule your exam and have an end-date in mind. If you just study and say you will take your test when you are ready, you will never take the exam or will end up studying for way longer with less results than you would if you studied over just a few weeks. Set a date and start your study.
- There is overlap in a lot of these exams and I would highly recommend you take some of these exams fairly close together instead of over a long period of time. I took A+, NET+, and SEC+ all in the space of about a month at the start of COVID when I had free time. They absolutely fit into one another. I took the CySA+ last night and it absolutely fed into items I had learned in A+, NET+, and SEC+. Had I not had a core understanding from these earlier exam I would not have passed. For example, A+ may teach you the fundamentals of computing to understand what TCP traffic is. NET+ might teach you that port 23 is Telnet, and Security+ may teach you that Telnet is fundamentally unsecure. CySA+ may ask you to do a network scan and identify which ports should be locked down on a sever due to hardening rules that state that only secure ports should be open and you would have to scan your network and identify that port 23 is one of the open ports that should be closed. Port 23 isn’t going to be mentioned in your CySA+ study books as being unsecure and something that should be closed, but you will be expected to know it.
Note- Repost to avoid hitting trigger words. There is a difference between writing a sheet of notes down at the start of the test and asking others what was on the actual test.
submitted byshortadamlewistoCompTIA [link][comments]
2021.11.24 04:13 Hakuna_Matata0100110About to take my CySA+ - some questions
Hi
I'm slated to take my CySA+ exam december 30th. Failure is not an option. I put it on this date on purpose to put an extra fire under my a** to enjoy my victory on NYE.
I was hoping someone who might have taken the exam recently can tell me a little bit of what to expect. I already have my Sec+, a Bachelors in cyber, Cisco CCNA, & I'm currently working as a cyber security analyst for the city of LA (public sector).
I am going through Jason Dion's udemy course, I've already read front to back the official sybex study guide and am taking the practice test at the back of the book with another whole book of practice test questions after I'm done with that.
I've heard some stuff on boson exams being accurate representations of what to expect on the exam, but what do you think? What should I get into from here? I still have over a month of study time after work to use to study for this.
After the CySA+, I'm going straight for the final boss in the CISSP, and then onto the actual fun part....red team studies >:D
I GREATLY appreciate any insight or help from others who have taken the exam! TY so much!!! <3
submitted byHakuna_Matata0100110toCompTIA [link][comments]I'm slated to take my CySA+ exam december 30th. Failure is not an option. I put it on this date on purpose to put an extra fire under my a** to enjoy my victory on NYE.
I was hoping someone who might have taken the exam recently can tell me a little bit of what to expect. I already have my Sec+, a Bachelors in cyber, Cisco CCNA, & I'm currently working as a cyber security analyst for the city of LA (public sector).
I am going through Jason Dion's udemy course, I've already read front to back the official sybex study guide and am taking the practice test at the back of the book with another whole book of practice test questions after I'm done with that.
I've heard some stuff on boson exams being accurate representations of what to expect on the exam, but what do you think? What should I get into from here? I still have over a month of study time after work to use to study for this.
After the CySA+, I'm going straight for the final boss in the CISSP, and then onto the actual fun part....red team studies >:D
I GREATLY appreciate any insight or help from others who have taken the exam! TY so much!!! <3
2021.11.19 08:00 SadisthislifeFrustration about the overall trial and license process in Nepal
Hello, fellow Redditors. I am making this post in order to take out my frustration with our transportation department and its useless rules, regulations, and policies. And Also, to complain a whole fucking lot which will help no one in any way.
First of all, you fill up your form online. As a tax-paying citizen, I am hoping that it will be easy to navigate around the website and fill-up the form without any unnecessary hassles. But I am proven wrong time and again. I have to search around the whole website to reach the form pages where I can insert my details on. However, as a fairly literate being, I am able to do that. But Alas! due to the complexity of the website and bad UX/ UI, a lot of people are not able to do that and have to reach the people who can do that and charge Rs. 200 for a two-wheeler and Rs. 1000 for 4 wheelers.
And what's next? A simple semantic HTML to submit your form. Well, okay. Good enough! But now, Will I be able to validate my credentials? Obviously not!
DOTM: sadisthislife you are not eligible to submit your form as you are born on sept5, 2005.
Me: What? That's not true. I am over 18 and I have documents to show you the proofs too!
DOTM: Well, our shitty algorithms say otherwise.
Okay! God damn it. I will try later tonight.
*Later at night: So our servers are not able to handle the arising users who desperately want to fill the form and need a license. So we will take a year or two, preferably five to fix it. So, look at our notice board when convenient.
So a year later, we are finally able to submit our form. God, I am starting to see some hope alright. So, lets see, when is the submission date? What? A year later?
NO GOD NOOOO
Again, a year later.
Now me at the Form submission place. There is no management of the queue. No rules and regulations against covid. The tokens are already reserved by them form-filling-brokers. There is no place to park. Dirt is everywhere. Nothing is managed. Everything is as usual. VERY FUCKING GOOD.
So, now you finally got the token from them bastards and see your token number is 150. Alright. If everyone takes a minute then my turn will come at around 12. Good!
After 3 fucking hours! Yep, my turn has arrived. Good Lord, Thank you for making me patient.
Wait, where are they going? Oh, o fucking kay, their lunchtime has arrived.
After an hour! Holy shit, I did this! At last, I submitted my form. I feel like I am the king of the world. Now let's do a medical test for Rs.55 to point out where the fuck M is directioned. Done!
Now the final task for the day! Paying the registration tax. Wait, What? why is this already closed?
A: Sir, it closes at 2:30.
Me: No fucking way! Does that mean I have to come tomorrow?
A: You got it right, sir!
Well, My dissapointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined
Next-Day!
After waiting in a queue for an hour, I was able to pay the tax. And tomorrow is my written exam and the next day after overmorrow is my trial.
Tomorrow!
What in the lord's heavens is this line? Apparently, it is for a written test for the license. So like a fucking idiot, I too joined it, Why? Because I am just as dumb as every next person. After 3 or more hours, I completed the test. And the result is published online.
Excuse me, Sir! Can you please elaborate on where it will be published?
**ONLINE boy ONLINE. (**It is published on Fb page )
Day of Trial
(I am fairly confident and I think I will pass this).
At the location of the trial center,
Me: What the fuck, there are like 1000 people. Well, now I am anxious and confused and they too are anxious and confused which makes me more anxious and confused. Just as expected, nothing here is managed.
DOTM: So, now you have to take a token which is a replacement of a queue.
ME: Good, good! Where is the machine so that I can get a token?
DOTM: Well, there is not. We have hired a staff or two for distributing tokens which can be done through a simple machine but think about their parents mister. And, a token for two-wheelers is Rs 50 whereas for the car it is 425.
Me: Yup, Just kill me already and throw me in Bagmati!
After getting token of number 350 and waiting in line in absolute misery from 10 a.m to 5 P.M.
Me: My time has arrived. Whatever the result of the test is going to be, I will be happy that I survived this day and remember it my whole life and remind myself that I am capable of going through anything and everything.
/Bike Trial
DOTM: Well, take this 10lot bike and do follow along with the procedures.
Me: Alright! Lets do it and get it over with. *proceeds to sit*. *After inspecting the bike* Well, the clutch is too loose and the brake is fucked up. But whatever, I have come this far! I have to do it anyway. Proceeded to fail at 8 because the bike is damaged from constant torture and starts is automatically off from time to time.
/Car trial
DOTM: Well, take this 2 lot Alto and do follow along with the procedures.
Me: Alright! Lets do it and get it over with. *proceeds to sit*. *After inspecting the car* Well, the clutch is too loose and the brake is fucked up. But whatever, I have come this far! I have to do it anyway. Proceeded to fail at 'Ukalo' because the car is damaged from constant torture and there is not enough pick up also starts is automatically off from time to time.
Now again repeat the process time and again until you pass, which you will not, unless you know a person who can give you a license by bartering with some money.
There might be some grammatical errors and I blame that to the department of education for failing me.
submitted bySadisthislifetoNepal [link][comments]First of all, you fill up your form online. As a tax-paying citizen, I am hoping that it will be easy to navigate around the website and fill-up the form without any unnecessary hassles. But I am proven wrong time and again. I have to search around the whole website to reach the form pages where I can insert my details on. However, as a fairly literate being, I am able to do that. But Alas! due to the complexity of the website and bad UX/ UI, a lot of people are not able to do that and have to reach the people who can do that and charge Rs. 200 for a two-wheeler and Rs. 1000 for 4 wheelers.
And what's next? A simple semantic HTML to submit your form. Well, okay. Good enough! But now, Will I be able to validate my credentials? Obviously not!
DOTM: sadisthislife you are not eligible to submit your form as you are born on sept5, 2005.
Me: What? That's not true. I am over 18 and I have documents to show you the proofs too!
DOTM: Well, our shitty algorithms say otherwise.
Okay! God damn it. I will try later tonight.
*Later at night: So our servers are not able to handle the arising users who desperately want to fill the form and need a license. So we will take a year or two, preferably five to fix it. So, look at our notice board when convenient.
So a year later, we are finally able to submit our form. God, I am starting to see some hope alright. So, lets see, when is the submission date? What? A year later?
NO GOD NOOOO
Again, a year later.
Now me at the Form submission place. There is no management of the queue. No rules and regulations against covid. The tokens are already reserved by them form-filling-brokers. There is no place to park. Dirt is everywhere. Nothing is managed. Everything is as usual. VERY FUCKING GOOD.
So, now you finally got the token from them bastards and see your token number is 150. Alright. If everyone takes a minute then my turn will come at around 12. Good!
After 3 fucking hours! Yep, my turn has arrived. Good Lord, Thank you for making me patient.
Wait, where are they going? Oh, o fucking kay, their lunchtime has arrived.
After an hour! Holy shit, I did this! At last, I submitted my form. I feel like I am the king of the world. Now let's do a medical test for Rs.55 to point out where the fuck M is directioned. Done!
Now the final task for the day! Paying the registration tax. Wait, What? why is this already closed?
A: Sir, it closes at 2:30.
Me: No fucking way! Does that mean I have to come tomorrow?
A: You got it right, sir!
Well, My dissapointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined
Next-Day!
After waiting in a queue for an hour, I was able to pay the tax. And tomorrow is my written exam and the next day after overmorrow is my trial.
Tomorrow!
What in the lord's heavens is this line? Apparently, it is for a written test for the license. So like a fucking idiot, I too joined it, Why? Because I am just as dumb as every next person. After 3 or more hours, I completed the test. And the result is published online.
Excuse me, Sir! Can you please elaborate on where it will be published?
**ONLINE boy ONLINE. (**It is published on Fb page )
Day of Trial
(I am fairly confident and I think I will pass this).
At the location of the trial center,
Me: What the fuck, there are like 1000 people. Well, now I am anxious and confused and they too are anxious and confused which makes me more anxious and confused. Just as expected, nothing here is managed.
DOTM: So, now you have to take a token which is a replacement of a queue.
ME: Good, good! Where is the machine so that I can get a token?
DOTM: Well, there is not. We have hired a staff or two for distributing tokens which can be done through a simple machine but think about their parents mister. And, a token for two-wheelers is Rs 50 whereas for the car it is 425.
Me: Yup, Just kill me already and throw me in Bagmati!
After getting token of number 350 and waiting in line in absolute misery from 10 a.m to 5 P.M.
Me: My time has arrived. Whatever the result of the test is going to be, I will be happy that I survived this day and remember it my whole life and remind myself that I am capable of going through anything and everything.
/Bike Trial
DOTM: Well, take this 10lot bike and do follow along with the procedures.
Me: Alright! Lets do it and get it over with. *proceeds to sit*. *After inspecting the bike* Well, the clutch is too loose and the brake is fucked up. But whatever, I have come this far! I have to do it anyway. Proceeded to fail at 8 because the bike is damaged from constant torture and starts is automatically off from time to time.
/Car trial
DOTM: Well, take this 2 lot Alto and do follow along with the procedures.
Me: Alright! Lets do it and get it over with. *proceeds to sit*. *After inspecting the car* Well, the clutch is too loose and the brake is fucked up. But whatever, I have come this far! I have to do it anyway. Proceeded to fail at 'Ukalo' because the car is damaged from constant torture and there is not enough pick up also starts is automatically off from time to time.
Now again repeat the process time and again until you pass, which you will not, unless you know a person who can give you a license by bartering with some money.
There might be some grammatical errors and I blame that to the department of education for failing me.
2021.11.18 09:03 trezebot[Rassegna Stampa] 18 November 2021 - Summary of Juventus news from Italy, translated
Here is summary of Juventus news from Italy:JuventusNews24
Federico Giunti: the goal against Juventus and Bonucci. Now the match against his Milan Primavera
November 18, 2021 - by Marco BaridonFederico Giunti: the goal against Juventus and Bonucci.
Now the challenge with his Milan at Andrea Bonatti's Juve Primavera He is linked to Juventus even though he has never played there.
And on May 1st 2005 also the only goal scored for Juve, Buffon, in the 2-1 defeat at Delle Alpi against his Bologna.
He has been coaching Milan Primavera since 2018, and on Friday he will face Andrea Bonatti's Juve Primavera to give a twist to his season.
The Rossoneri are penultimate, and Giunti's previous matches against Juventus' Under 19s are not smiling at all: three defeats out of three.
Juventus Under 17: the start of the new bianconeri. First market balance
November 18, 2021 - by JuventusNews24 Editorial TeamSeveral new faces in Juventus Under 17: this is how the grafts of the transfer market began in Juventus The transfer market has brought several new faces in the dressing room of Juventus Under 17 coached by Francesco Pedone.
The French full-back from Nancy is convincing Pedone thanks to his physical qualities and his providential defensive closures.
From the second league match, Pedone handed the keys to the midfield to the Belgian, who proved to be a complete player in that department.
Ghirardello is now a certainty for the Juventus coach: Pedone has never given up on the former Padova, who has played all the league games, even finding 4 goals.
Still zero appearances for Diego Ripani, arrived from Pescara, waiting for the best form.
Juventus Under 16: Bianconeri first in a special ranking
November 18, 2021 - by Luca FiorettiJuventus Under 16: Panzanaro's bianconeri are first in a special ranking.
However, Panzanaro can smile: the coach has the most prolific attack in the league in his hands.
The Juventus team has in fact scored 20 goals in the first six days against 19 scored by the leaders Monza.
Juventus is also first for goal difference: +13 for the boys from Panzanaro against the +9 of the Lombard team.
Panzanaro's wish is that his boys will soon excel in terms of points in the standings.
Juventus Under 15: Russo unmovable, another match as a starter against Cagliari
November 18, 2021 - by Luca FiorettiJuventus Under 15: Francesco Russo is becoming immovable, another starting match in the last match against Cagliari Francesco Russo is one of the key points of the Juventus Under 15 offensive department.
The striker's performance grows from game to game and, as confirmed by his first outings in the league, Benesperi continues to give him more and more space.
The 2007 class, in fact, was not replaced by the home match against Alexandria (ontheoccasionitwasMiliawhotookhisplaceinthe50thminute).
From there, four games as a starter against Genoa, Turin, Como and Cagliari played from the first to the last minute.
Russo is one of the few players that Benesperi seems to be unable to give up.
Latest Juve: news on Bernardeschi's renewal, gala evening for All Or Nothing
November 17, 2021 - by JuventusNews24 editorial teamThe change of power of attorney for the Juventus winger is official, and the contract is still expiring next June.
Very likely, therefore, the forfeit for the match against Juve on Saturday evening.
I hope that Juve will be able to bring home some trophies this year as well. '
Ronaldo has gone away in the last days of the transfer market: it is not easy both emotionally and on the pitch to replace him.
The match of the 13th day of the Serie A championship will be directed by Di Bello from the Brindisi section.
Casiraghi on the Juve goal: 'He's good, but he's premature for this'
November 17, 2021 - by JuventusNews24 editorial teamPierluigi Casiraghi, a former Juventus striker, spoke of a transfer goal for the Bianconeri in the national orbit. Italy is looking for a center forward for the World Cup play-off that he will play in March.
Pierluigi Casiraghi, former Juve striker, spoke to the Gazzetta dello Sport about Lorenzo Lucca, the Bianconeri's market goal and potential reinforcement for Mancini's blues.
LUCCA IN THE NATIONAL TEAM - «Lucca is good and Mancio is not afraid to let the young players play, Raspadori and Scamacca let them join the group at the right time.
Maybe Lucca makes an avalanche of goals but for a World Cup play-off it seems premature ».
Italy, Balotelli applies: 'I'm ready to return, Mancini knows'
November 17, 2021 - by JuventusNews24 editorial teamBalotelli makes himself available to Mancini to return to wearing the Italy shirt.
The declarations of the attacker Balotelli is a candidate to return to play with the Italy shirt in view of the World Cup play-offs in March.
The Adana Demirspor striker, in a live on Twitch with OCW Sports, made himself available to the coach Mancini.
The declarations NATIONAL- «I feel good after the last 2 and a half years, I am ready to return to the national team.
I can play well with everyone.
Romagnoli Juve, does the deal fade to zero? Meeting for renewal has been set
November 17, 2021 - by JuventusNews24 editorial teamBruno Giordano: «Lazio Juve? Sarri can win in a dry match '
November 17, 2021 - by JuventusNews24 editorial teamFormer Lazio striker Bruno Giordano analyzed the next match against Juve.
The statements Bruno Giordano spoke to Radiosei to talk about Lazio Juve.
The statements by the former Lazio striker about the big match against the bianconeri on Saturday 20 November.
Juve can still grow a lot, several players have done very little to date, while Lazio must always hope that the best are always well.
Lazio must grow a lot in the defensive phase, this is the tactical margin, then there are always the individuals who make the difference '
All Or Nothing Juventus: photos from the gala evening - GALLERY
November 17, 2021 - by JuventusNews24 editorial teamGazzetta Dello Sport
Bernardeschi leaves Raiola and signs with Pastorello: how the match-renewal changes
November 17, 2021 - by Giovanni AlbaneseI am proud to announce that Federico Bernardeschi has signed with P&P Sport Management!
Which reveals the rumors leaked at the time of the agreement between the player and Raiola, when he decided to leave the lawyer Giuseppe Bozzo.
For Pastorello, who seems to have convinced the number twenty of the Italian national team by establishing a good harmony from a human as well as a professional point of view, the challenge to define the future of the player begins immediately, which will expire with Juve on 30 June 2022. .
Raiola seems to have already started a discussion with the management for the renewal, but we will have to start from scratch.
They hope to find the best solution for everyone.
Nedved: 'A mix of young people and experts to keep winning'
November 17, 2021 - by Giovanni AlbaneseWe have experienced victories and even defeats, it was very nice with a rookie coach (AndreaPirlo,ed) and with Cristiano Ronaldo in the team ”.
The time had come to rejuvenate the squad by making the right mix between experts like Buffon and Bonucci and strong young people to support like Chiesa and De Ligt.
At that moment we were trying to build the new present and therefore the future of this club, to be important in Italy and in Europe and continue to win. '
Mission that hasn't changed: “The future?
It's always the same: Juve was born to win, the club plans the future with the young but also thinks about the present '.
Lazio: Cataldi, after the blue with Juventus the first as protagonist
November 17, 2021 - by Stefano CieriAt the age of 27, the first call-up for the national team arrived.
The first call-up to the national team coincided with the Azzurri debacle in the last two matches of the qualifying round for the World Cup.
Better late than never, however, waiting for the debut after the first call.
protagonist announced - Saturday's match against Juve will be the first big match of this year which Cataldi approaches as an announced protagonist.
For the first time in his long militancy in the Biancoceleste, made up of ups and downs, of great promises kept little, he has the opportunity to be a great protagonist in a stable manner.
Lazio-Juve, Allegri for the connection but Sarri never misses at home
November 17, 2021 - by Francesco SessaThe moment - In the last round before the break, Lazio easily won against Salernitana: 3-0 thanks to goals from Ciro Immobile, Pedro and Luis Alberto.
Previously there had been two draws, both 2-2, against Atalanta and Marseille: the last defeat was dated 24 October, 4-1 at Verona.
it was that of Bentegodi against Hellas, 2-1 on 30 October.
THE NUMBERS - The bianconeri must prove that they have recovered even away from the stadium: the last victory away from the Stadium in Serie A is that of 2 October in the derby against Turin.
On the other hand, there is Lazio looking for a third consecutive home win in the league without conceding a goal: it hasn't happened since October 2015, with Stefano Pioli.
Zaccheroni: “Heavy head and predictability. Juve, so you don't get out '
November 17, 2021 - by Livia TaglioliThe former double anticipates Lazio-Juve: “Sarri's team is better and is finding the right place.
The bianconeri have not yet: the results are coming in flashes and now they are afraid of making a mistake, no one risks one-on-one anymore 'Livia Taglioli
Corriere dello Sport
Juve, Bernardeschi changes agent: from Raiola to Pastorello
November 17, 2021Federico Bernardeschi turns the page.
The Juve winger, currently in the pits due to a muscle problem, has left Mino Raiola's power of attorney and is officially linked to Federico Pastorello, former agent of Romelu Lukaku.
“It should have happened sooner, but sometimes good things take longer to come true!
- wrote the prosecutor on Instagram posting the photo of the signature - I am proud to announce that Federico Bernardeschi has signed with P&P Sport Management.
Allegri prepares Lazio-Juve: Dybala, Chiellini and Bentancur in doubt
November 17, 2021The returns of the national teams continue, the group starts to grow again, the preparation for the resumption of the championship intensifies.
This afternoon the bianconeri worked between the pitch and the gym: with the ball, exercises focused on technique in passing and throwing in depth.
Tomorrow we return to the field in the afternoon '.
To evaluate the conditions of Paulo Dybala and Rodrigo Bentancur, victims of ailments during the trip to South America.
Allegri will certainly have to do without Bernardeschi, who in turn injured in Azzurro.
Ricci: 'Juve is adapting to changes in football'
November 17, 2021TURIN - During the press conference for the presentation of the amazon series, the Chef Revenue Officer of Juve Giorgio Ricci spoke about the change that the world of sport and entertainment is experiencing.
We measure ourselves every day and are perfectly aware of our double value.
The new generations are radically changing the habit of enjoying football, and we are adapting.
We are talking about a beautiful and exclusive content that for the first time opens us to a new world.
We are opening up to a different mode of use than in the past '.
All or Nothing, for Amazon choosing Juve was a challenge
November 17, 2021Present at the presentation Pavel Nedved, Juventus Vice President, Giorgio Ricci, Chief Revenue Officer Juventus, Nicole Morganti, Head of Italian Originals, Amazon Studios and Dante Sollazzo, Head of Unscripted Originals, Amazon Studios, Italy.
Nicole Morganti expressed herself on why Amazon chose Juventus: 'It is anything but a foregone conclusion, it is rather a challenge.
We tried to convince Juve to talk about themselves in an unprecedented way, being clear from the start why we couldn't do something we had already seen.
We chose Juve because it is not just a team that tells about a city, but an entire country: it fits in from north to south.
The real challenge was to go beyond the elegance that distinguishes the club, also telling the reactions of belly and warmth and showing the values of the family. '
Sarri-Juve, challenge between former players: from the championship dinner to the rematch with Lazio
November 17, 2021ROME - A dinner, when separated, seems to be the last epilogue of a story that lasted just one year.
Bonuses in favor of Sarri for the termination of the contract, a last puff of a cigarette, goodbye and thanks dear Juve.
Sarri biancoceleste challenges Juve Sarri has left no sign at Juve except a 'curriculum' championship.
The victory of the Scudetto, the ninth in a row for Juve, means little in a club used to winning.
We tried to win the Scudetto anyway '.
Nedved: 'Juve, mix of young and experienced to win again'
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November 17, 2021ROME - 'We have won for many years and it was time to rejuvenate the squad, with the right mix of experienced players like Chiellini and Bonucci with young players like Chiesa and De Ligt.
We have tried to realize the present and the future of the club, with the aim of being competitive in Italy and in Europe.
So Pavel Nedved during the press conference for the presentation of 'All or Nothing - Juventus', a docuseries that will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video focused on the 2020/21 season of the bianconeri.
Juve, the words of Nedved 'It is not easy to describe a complete football season, it is always full of emotions.
It was nice to face the problems of a season in which we won two trophies out of four, with a rookie coach like Pirlo and with Cristiano Ronaldo in the team ', added the Juventus vice president.
Immobile tries with Juve: today other exams
November 17, 2021ROME - “Juve?
Word of Ciro Immobile, who is really doing all he can to recover from the injury.
So far I only work in the gym, with sneakers, yesterday we also saw the ball during exercises.
He is forcing to try to return to the field with Juve.
In the morning he showed up at the Paideia clinic around 10 am.
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RAIOLA, ASSIST ALLA JUVE, OR NOT? MEANWHILE HE LOSES ONE
November 18, 2021 - by Massimo PavanSoon there will be a summit with Juventus aimed at talking about several of his clients.
For Raiola, however, there are still many tracks linked to Juventus with the prosecutor who does not want to close the door of dreams: 'Dreaming is free, those who do not dream are dead.
December is the month for dreaming, with Christmas and all holidays.
It is not known why, but when it comes to Pogba in England, even the dead wake up.
It must be said that Juventus likes the Milan defender and could be a solution to reinforce the department.
Massimo Pavan: 'Juve and Lazio arrive at the post break with different sensations, on Dybala ...'
November 18, 2021 - by TuttoJuve RedactionMassimo Pavan: 'Juve and Lazio arrive at the post break with different sensations.
Lazio have recovered Lazzari and I think they will also have Immobile and Pedro as well.
The Dybala situation worries me because he continues to be too conditioned by the stops '.
This is where Haaland wants to live
November 18, 2021 - by Massimo PavanAccording to AS, Erling Haaland's entourage has already decided on a destination.
The newspaper explains that his father Alf-Inge has bought a property near Marbella, where he loves to play golf and where the family regularly goes to relax.
It would be a good idea to leave Borussia Dortmund and Germany to join Real Madrid and settle permanently on the Andalusian coast.
Icardi always close to the bianconeri, but ...
November 18, 2021 - by Massimo PavanAxwl Witsel will be free in June, but there are several teams that are thinking of him for January, including Juventus.
The footballer, however, would have received an indispensable offer from Newcastle.
The English bianconeri would have proposed a contract to the player ...
Zakaria, Juve would not be the first choice
November 17, 2021 - by Massimo PavanDenis Zakaria, is one of the most coveted footballers, as his contract with the German club expires at the end of this season and he could sign for free for any club he wants.
According to the German newspaper 'Bild', the player has decided to put any offer from the Premier League before any other, as his desire is to play in the English competition.
There are many teams that are on Denis Zakaria, clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Arsenal.
TJ - Witsel, could become black and white, but ...
November 17, 2021 - by Massimo PavanAxwl Witsel will be free in June, but there are several teams that are thinking of him for January, including Juventus.
The footballer, however, would have received an indispensable offer from Newcastle.
The English bianconeri have proposed to the player a contract with a salary of almost 10 million euros per season.
At the moment the player earns about 7 million, a high figure that Juventus would not be able to match.
A big one for Pogba is out
November 17, 2021 - by Massimo PavanAxwl Witsel will be free in June, but there are several teams that are thinking of him for January, including Juventus.
The footballer, however, would have received an indispensable offer from Newcastle.
The English bianconeri would have proposed a contract to the player ...
CENTROCAMPO LOOKS FOR HIS ANSWERS
November 17, 2021 - by Massimo PavanJuventus is looking for his answers, especially as regards the midfield, one of the great worries of Juventus.
Massimiliano Allegri with Lazio will play one of the most important challenges in the Champions League against a team that precedes them by three points in the standings.
The answers are expected from all departments, but above all from the midfield which in this break of the national teams has had inversely proportional responses from its midfielders.
McKennie also did well, perhaps the midfielder who is better off and who is a strong candidate for a place in the Juventus midfield, after having proven to be one of the most important players in the goal area as well.
Arthur's position must also be evaluated, the Brazilian midfielder worked very well at Continassa and could be thrown into the fray to give order to the midfield and redeem some performances that are a little too discontinuous.
Kean-Morata challenge for Lazio?
November 17, 2021 - by Massimo PavanAxwl Witsel will be free in June, but there are several teams that are thinking of him for January, including Juventus.
The footballer, however, would have received an indispensable offer from Newcastle.
The English bianconeri would have proposed a contract to the player ...
Moggi: 'Without a building this national team can no longer score'
November 17, 2021 - by TuttoJuve RedactionLuciano Moggi, in his editorial for Libero, underlined the importance of Ciro Immobile also from a national perspective: “Without him this national team can no longer score.
There is nothing to be done, our football no longer wants to take off.
He seemed to be recovering after the European victory, then collapsed again under the blows of Switzerland.
Losing the depth that Immobile knows how to give to the team, the spaces for insertion for the teammates also disappeared.
It is rare to see him miss the penalty kick, as Jorginho has too often, yet many criticize him ”.
2021.11.17 23:49 n00dle_loverPassed CySA+ After Studying for Over Yr + Recommendations for the Procrastinators
I was studying CySA+ for over a year now and today I passed after one try: 755/750. It wasn't the score I wanted, but I'm glad a pass is a pass. Now, I can enjoy my holidays and put these notecards and practice quizzes behind me! There's a lot of helpful study tips posted in this thread, so I'm not going to do a repeat of what everyone has posted in the past!
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Tips for the Procrastinators:
- Just schedule the exam. If you're feeling uneasy a week before, you can always reschedule it within 24 hours notice. This is exactly what I did, and I'm glad I gave myself another week to understand the material a bit better.
- You're going to forget everything you learned six months ago, let alone three months ago. I literally studied this material a year ago, then work gets in the way... then life gets in the way... then tv gets in the way... it's endless. Just grind through it until you meet your target date (exam day!). I hope I don't put myself through this kind of misery again by procrastinating.
- Go through the study material thoroughly, and once you're through the chapters, take the quizzes over and over until you start getting the handle of how CompTIA poses their questions based on 'WHAT IS THE BEST ANSWER?' Don't memorize, but really take the time to understand the context. I think this helped me score way better than the practice exams.
- Don't be discouraged from your practice test results. I've scored between the range of 60 and 80 in several different practice tests. Shoo... I scored a 60 the night before the exam and I was like ugh, I thought I knew this??? Turns out I'm just rushing through the practice questions and not giving myself enough time to understand the context.
- Tell your friends and family you're busy.Dedicate time focused on those quizzes. Understand why you got those questions wrong. Put your phone away! Shoo, get off reddit!
Best of luck everyone who plans to take this test - it's a beast.
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Tips for the Procrastinators:
- Just schedule the exam. If you're feeling uneasy a week before, you can always reschedule it within 24 hours notice. This is exactly what I did, and I'm glad I gave myself another week to understand the material a bit better.
- You're going to forget everything you learned six months ago, let alone three months ago. I literally studied this material a year ago, then work gets in the way... then life gets in the way... then tv gets in the way... it's endless. Just grind through it until you meet your target date (exam day!). I hope I don't put myself through this kind of misery again by procrastinating.
- Go through the study material thoroughly, and once you're through the chapters, take the quizzes over and over until you start getting the handle of how CompTIA poses their questions based on 'WHAT IS THE BEST ANSWER?' Don't memorize, but really take the time to understand the context. I think this helped me score way better than the practice exams.
- Don't be discouraged from your practice test results. I've scored between the range of 60 and 80 in several different practice tests. Shoo... I scored a 60 the night before the exam and I was like ugh, I thought I knew this??? Turns out I'm just rushing through the practice questions and not giving myself enough time to understand the context.
- Tell your friends and family you're busy.Dedicate time focused on those quizzes. Understand why you got those questions wrong. Put your phone away! Shoo, get off reddit!
Best of luck everyone who plans to take this test - it's a beast.
2021.11.11 22:31 IncyndiaryMy first Primordial story
Vulture’s wake
Within the waves of Maltho, upon the planet of Shallow there lies a megapolis, whose size rivals that of whole mountain ranges. A technological ecosystem, existing as a fundamental being of an expansive society. It groans with the sounds of metal, music, and voice in the morning, noon and evening. And the streets pulsate neon, of colors: pink, red, green, yellow and blue. Above this city of neon, lies a vast ocean, whose depths reach far into the crust of this water world. Many of these cities do exist, yet under such crushing depths the inhabitants do not have the ability to leave, as most of the great cities have been closed due to a great outbreak. And for young Larsol, bearer of the gaseous horror, it is graduation night, and he has no intention on getting any sleep.
With tired eyes Larsol looked out of his dormitory, a message blazed across the sky and beamed right into his vision, Larsol snapped his fingers immediately summoning a cloud of smoke to shield his vision. With a blink, Larsol concentrated on channeling the gas to his will. The gaseous tentacles penetrated his cheeks, chin and forehead. With no damage done, the gas clipped into formation covering his eyes, ears, nose and mouth, as it became an all-in-one gasmask, sunglasses, rebreather and face shield. Looking back up at the sign revealed to him the contents of the message.
'Vote for Janth, Prime Minister of Wash l'rog' A symbol in the shape of a star with lines in the shape of a plus sign sat next to it.
'Well that was a worthless spend of money.' The number of these signs have been dwindling as of late, but truth be told, the high borns of Sandstate were terrible at their job. (Politicians that run the sovereign, judical system and Executive branch. Almost like monarchs but slightly more democratic.) But when larsol tried to lead it all goes to hell, so no argument there. About to turn around, a ball of light caught his vision. Above the ceiling of the city, there was a light. Blinking a couple times and it was gone. Larsol blinked a couple times to break out of his half awake stuper.
'I guess if she insists...' Larsol thought. With his exams complete, he was able to breath for a few hours, yet, he knew it would be a folly endeavor. Choosing his worse judgement for the sake of his aching mind, Larsol sat up, and walked towards his door.
It was quite a large hallway for students, with great works of art resting upon white marble that was plastered upon the inwardly curved ceiling. golden light that shone down through covers of marble and glass, veiling the great black ocean upon the other end of the fortified structure.
It was this hallway that he's been through so many times. A spiral staircase, an empty hallway of glass showcases, a wooden doorway that looked as if it would fall apart in a couple hours.
Walking down the steps into the neon parlor, and almost tripping over the many pieces of furniture and antiques scattered upon the ground, looking around the room for the umteenth time, Larsol was still amazed by the beauty within. Small ornate statues with gleaming gemstones sat upon wooden beams of wooden shelves,
The tens of colored balls of glass suspended by string yet emitted their faint aura of light, and that which was reflected off the polished weapons bounced back at Larsol blinding him every step or so, and of course the decrepit yet polished floor that has remained there for what may seem generations, but was just extremely filthy.
“
“I see it you saw the message?” Asked Maril, master of antiquals.
Larsol jumped “Oh yeah I did. Why werent you at the door like before?'
“Well, I had to finish a couple of elemensearches before the end of the season. Did you know this shield was once held by the Primevil Sa’coh of Mandron?” said Maril
“The Dictator of Mandron? Damn..”
“Oh! And this Blaze bar, funnily enough, was used to fight the Mandron uprising but was eventually stolen back by the rebels, where it was stolen again by Sa’coh himself. From my readings, I also may be able to pinpoint the exact date it was used to see if this is true, but that would take another month and I unfortunately must leave for Prim University in 3 days'
'what? Thre.. You never told me!”
Maril stared at Larsol for a moment, looking down with a sigh 'I know, and i'm sorry. This was extremely confidential.' Maril made a small grin 'And if any other student was in here, I would have sent them to the School Hospital to be mind wiped and transferred, so be grateful.'
'What' Larsol thought
“One-day you’ll realize it's really jus...” She was cut off by a loud buzzing noise.
“Shit, Larsol, one moment” Maril cupped her other ear and swiftly walked to the closet.
Larsol, bored and tired, yawned as he made his way over to Maril’s notes. Truly, one cannot begin to explain the level of work Maril has put into her studies.
Months of calculations shown as whole books filled with notes on seemingly simple antiquals, but were historical gold mines. Larsol jumped as Maril screamed in her closet.
“....Well screw her, she told me that as well, what!?” Maril busted through the door, almost knocking the hinges off. “Larsol, the bird has come for the egg” Maril spoke, her face completely covered by terror and fear.
“What? Are you on Isol again? I told you wouldn't like the outcome” Maril stood there for a moment before dashing at Larsol, and grabbing his arm.
“Ok first, that was one time, and second your not going to believe me but the first grandmaster of Jadom is alive.”
“Uhh, well that’s certainly new. I feel like i'm supposed to be worrying right now.”
Maril rolled her eyes. “He is coming to kill us all”
Larsol blinked. “What the f..”
“Quickly, move it!” Maril firmly gripped Larsol, who fell on his face as he was yanked out the door, Maril made him levitate behind her until he was able to move at her pace. Rushing through the halls of the ancient school, Larsol pointed out a dark and slimy goo, ooze out of the floor and onto the walls. At the same time, large amounts of screaming could be heard coming from the student rooms.
'Woah' Larsol recoiled as the crowd thundered through the hall beside him. The master students ran in front, some floated and one was even running inside of the wall. The 7th years and below were behind, many of them had just taken their finals and looked absolutely exhausted. A few even collapsed from exhaustion and were quickly trampled, a few screams could be heard but were quickly silenced. The first years ran in the back, but were quickly catching up. A extremely tall first year was even carrying a few of his friends on his shoulders, with a glance, Larsol could see they were unconscious.
“You know what, its time. Larsol, I need you to get out of here as quickly as you can, I need to go and gather some people to defeat this devil” Maril said with a stout look.
Larsol froze. 'Can I come with you? If the grandmaster is coming from the catacombs the best thing to do would be with you no?'
Maril stared at larsol, weighing her options. 'there's a good chance you'll die if you come with me. But, you'll probably die faster if you go with them'
Larsol stood paralyzed in fear, he was already mentally exhausted now was already barely staying awake.
'Oh gods, oh gods' Larsol choked. He was dragged back to reality as Maril jerked him away from the side hall and towards a large ornate Atrium.
'I…myyyy…throak...not..spek' gargled Larsol.
Maril apologized while running.
A great hall of gold sat behind them. At a glance, this hallway would be the size of humanity's finest achievements. A hallway whos dimensions, so wide, cause the eyes to squint to view the furthest sidd. Alas, this is but the hall of the ages. On either side of the hallway rested collections of dark age weaponry, mathematics, inventions. Most notably was a biblically sized siege machine sitting within the middle of the hall. its size alone probably meant this hallway was built around this machine god of war.
'How the hell did they build that?' Maril thought out loud.
'How do you not know about this?' Larsol asked.
'Because this route was closed due to a chemical explosion 50 years ago, but because we aren't melting, we know its safe!' Said Maril with a nervous laugh.
'You…what' Larsol really did not have the time to ponder as he was met with the shape of a janitor's closet.
'By Karil, this door was way smaller than I remember' Maril walked towards the door, opening it up and revealing a wall.
'Well, we are in a dark hallway and are about to go into an even darker, and smaller hallway, if you or I don't have weapons on us, we will not make it if we are met by… whatever is going on above us.
Suddenly a thunderous roar shook the foundations of the school.
'Oh gods, Maril please get a weapon' Larsol looked like he was hyperventilating at this point.
Maril looked at Larsol, terrfied herself, she put one hand on his shoulder, but then turned around. Staring at it she perked up, placing both hands on the glass, Maril channeled a biological horror that began to sprout all over her. Maril moaned as the energy flowed back into her, causing a visible bulge to run through her arms and into her hands. The glass, still sturdy, was quickly being overwhelmed by a form of biological rot that melted it. Like an ingot in a forge, the glass melted to its foundation. Sounds of sizzling and chewing could be heard, as the rot was eating the remnants of the melted glass. With the last bits of melted glass cleaned up, Maril recalled her power back into her body, the biological sludge moved towards Maril. With upon contact, Maril fell onto her knees, shaking. …
'MARIL' Larsol grabbed her shoulder, and she quickly backed away.
'Larsol, im… im fine'
Maril got up, still shaking, but quickly recovering.
With the glass now melted, Maril was able to grab a Fellen Shield and a drill spear. Both creating technological marvels in their own right, larsol was given something more .. a small dagger.
The ornate design of random silver lines plastered upon a bronze frame that housed the story of heros untold, the rough grip within his wet palm, the blade that spiraled into the heavens. He knew what this was, but this train of thought faded as mind felt duller, his eyes shut for a moment as his body fell upon the floor.
'LARSOL!!' were the last words Larsol heard from Maril, the feeling of being shaken and held up slowly faded. Smiling at Maril. 'Maril? I think I'm tired'. Darkness consumed him.
Larsol opened his eyes. It was dark, too dark, darker than night. He felt like he was floating, but also stuck in place. Almost like being surrounded by a sea of soft honey. But he could sense something approaching. The thing came so close he could feel as if it were inches from his right eye. It quickly left his senses, but then it spoke.
'Who are you child of Void?' The voice had no gender, possibly the mix of a male and a female. The question startled Val, but he responded with a quiver.
'I..I am Larsol, I'm a student at Vulture's wake'
His voice seemed to echo in his head.
'A student?' The voice's emotion was incomprehensible, but noticably a mix of fear, confusion and anger.
…
'Who are you?' Larsol asked bluntly, a hint of fear in his voice.
A buildup of noise caressed Larsol's ears, it was heavenly in one ear and horrific on the other. It rose up suddenly, and there was a flash of pink light. It rained down upon the ground in what sounded like an explosion.
Out of said explosion was a figure.
'Im Chensol, something that was very long dead' It tilted its head to the side with a eery smile.
'But thanks to you, I was given life! Arent you happy?'
Larsol had no real ideas in his head at this point as the craziness of it all was beginning to get to him.
'On the flipside, I'm dead right?' Larsol asked.
'Ha? Dead? Your alive and well as far as I can tell' Chensol held one hand to its chin.
This isn't right, something is wrong.
'I'm in you, alive and well, and you are now alive as well? There's always a give and a take so I think you're not telling me something.'
'Child, you were absorbed into my blade and became my soul mate.'
Larsol grew visibly agitated,
Chensol turned back towards Larsol breathing out a sigh of annoyance. 'How about this, you may ask one question about me, and I'll answer it, you may make it as long as you'd like, but it can only have one specific answer, so don't be foolish'
The sudden development was a shock to Larsol, but he shook aside his doubts and thought about his question. I know a lie is as good as a truth when it doesnt tell the full truth, but how do I know I can trust her? I guess if I want any answers need to ask what her affiliation is? No, what about her creation? No, man, oh ok so if I want to know what's going on, I need to ask what happened to her after I was sucked into the dagger. I'm so slow.
Larsol coughed.
'Hmm?'
'I have my question'
'Ask away'
'What happened to the dagger after I was knocked out.'
Chensol spun around facing away from Larsol. '...after you were knocked out, my edge feasted on the blood of many students around your age, teachers too. I was then faced with slaying a specific individual, while I succeeded, I saw my wielder die in the process. I now lie on a rock.'
'Do you have any idea where you are?'
Chensol spun around suddenly.
'How would I know? I cant see out of this place but I can feel everything that happens to the blade.'
Note, just for ease of mw writing rn 2/13/21 Primordians all have specific powers that are completely different than another, like genes. The last remaining primordials were kept in hybernation with the void god, and made the sacrifice to form new life forms from their genes. The 5 primordials each created 4 beings, and the genes of each went as followed: the flame of the firelord (ashheld) the green of Ma'wa(cherchu), Woral'ha (whirlwind, sonshi), and Jo'mafa yo (the goddess's embrace, wash'l rog).
Elementials are gonna be very conservative when compared to primordials, religion and belief are higher due to their existence being a lot less shorter as well as history.
submitted byIncyndiarytomystoryidea [link][comments]Within the waves of Maltho, upon the planet of Shallow there lies a megapolis, whose size rivals that of whole mountain ranges. A technological ecosystem, existing as a fundamental being of an expansive society. It groans with the sounds of metal, music, and voice in the morning, noon and evening. And the streets pulsate neon, of colors: pink, red, green, yellow and blue. Above this city of neon, lies a vast ocean, whose depths reach far into the crust of this water world. Many of these cities do exist, yet under such crushing depths the inhabitants do not have the ability to leave, as most of the great cities have been closed due to a great outbreak. And for young Larsol, bearer of the gaseous horror, it is graduation night, and he has no intention on getting any sleep.
With tired eyes Larsol looked out of his dormitory, a message blazed across the sky and beamed right into his vision, Larsol snapped his fingers immediately summoning a cloud of smoke to shield his vision. With a blink, Larsol concentrated on channeling the gas to his will. The gaseous tentacles penetrated his cheeks, chin and forehead. With no damage done, the gas clipped into formation covering his eyes, ears, nose and mouth, as it became an all-in-one gasmask, sunglasses, rebreather and face shield. Looking back up at the sign revealed to him the contents of the message.
'Vote for Janth, Prime Minister of Wash l'rog' A symbol in the shape of a star with lines in the shape of a plus sign sat next to it.
'Well that was a worthless spend of money.' The number of these signs have been dwindling as of late, but truth be told, the high borns of Sandstate were terrible at their job. (Politicians that run the sovereign, judical system and Executive branch. Almost like monarchs but slightly more democratic.) But when larsol tried to lead it all goes to hell, so no argument there. About to turn around, a ball of light caught his vision. Above the ceiling of the city, there was a light. Blinking a couple times and it was gone. Larsol blinked a couple times to break out of his half awake stuper.
'I guess if she insists...' Larsol thought. With his exams complete, he was able to breath for a few hours, yet, he knew it would be a folly endeavor. Choosing his worse judgement for the sake of his aching mind, Larsol sat up, and walked towards his door.
It was quite a large hallway for students, with great works of art resting upon white marble that was plastered upon the inwardly curved ceiling. golden light that shone down through covers of marble and glass, veiling the great black ocean upon the other end of the fortified structure.
It was this hallway that he's been through so many times. A spiral staircase, an empty hallway of glass showcases, a wooden doorway that looked as if it would fall apart in a couple hours.
Walking down the steps into the neon parlor, and almost tripping over the many pieces of furniture and antiques scattered upon the ground, looking around the room for the umteenth time, Larsol was still amazed by the beauty within. Small ornate statues with gleaming gemstones sat upon wooden beams of wooden shelves,
The tens of colored balls of glass suspended by string yet emitted their faint aura of light, and that which was reflected off the polished weapons bounced back at Larsol blinding him every step or so, and of course the decrepit yet polished floor that has remained there for what may seem generations, but was just extremely filthy.
“
“I see it you saw the message?” Asked Maril, master of antiquals.
Larsol jumped “Oh yeah I did. Why werent you at the door like before?'
“Well, I had to finish a couple of elemensearches before the end of the season. Did you know this shield was once held by the Primevil Sa’coh of Mandron?” said Maril
“The Dictator of Mandron? Damn..”
“Oh! And this Blaze bar, funnily enough, was used to fight the Mandron uprising but was eventually stolen back by the rebels, where it was stolen again by Sa’coh himself. From my readings, I also may be able to pinpoint the exact date it was used to see if this is true, but that would take another month and I unfortunately must leave for Prim University in 3 days'
'what? Thre.. You never told me!”
Maril stared at Larsol for a moment, looking down with a sigh 'I know, and i'm sorry. This was extremely confidential.' Maril made a small grin 'And if any other student was in here, I would have sent them to the School Hospital to be mind wiped and transferred, so be grateful.'
'What' Larsol thought
“One-day you’ll realize it's really jus...” She was cut off by a loud buzzing noise.
“Shit, Larsol, one moment” Maril cupped her other ear and swiftly walked to the closet.
Larsol, bored and tired, yawned as he made his way over to Maril’s notes. Truly, one cannot begin to explain the level of work Maril has put into her studies.
Months of calculations shown as whole books filled with notes on seemingly simple antiquals, but were historical gold mines. Larsol jumped as Maril screamed in her closet.
“....Well screw her, she told me that as well, what!?” Maril busted through the door, almost knocking the hinges off. “Larsol, the bird has come for the egg” Maril spoke, her face completely covered by terror and fear.
“What? Are you on Isol again? I told you wouldn't like the outcome” Maril stood there for a moment before dashing at Larsol, and grabbing his arm.
“Ok first, that was one time, and second your not going to believe me but the first grandmaster of Jadom is alive.”
“Uhh, well that’s certainly new. I feel like i'm supposed to be worrying right now.”
Maril rolled her eyes. “He is coming to kill us all”
Larsol blinked. “What the f..”
“Quickly, move it!” Maril firmly gripped Larsol, who fell on his face as he was yanked out the door, Maril made him levitate behind her until he was able to move at her pace. Rushing through the halls of the ancient school, Larsol pointed out a dark and slimy goo, ooze out of the floor and onto the walls. At the same time, large amounts of screaming could be heard coming from the student rooms.
'Woah' Larsol recoiled as the crowd thundered through the hall beside him. The master students ran in front, some floated and one was even running inside of the wall. The 7th years and below were behind, many of them had just taken their finals and looked absolutely exhausted. A few even collapsed from exhaustion and were quickly trampled, a few screams could be heard but were quickly silenced. The first years ran in the back, but were quickly catching up. A extremely tall first year was even carrying a few of his friends on his shoulders, with a glance, Larsol could see they were unconscious.
“You know what, its time. Larsol, I need you to get out of here as quickly as you can, I need to go and gather some people to defeat this devil” Maril said with a stout look.
Larsol froze. 'Can I come with you? If the grandmaster is coming from the catacombs the best thing to do would be with you no?'
Maril stared at larsol, weighing her options. 'there's a good chance you'll die if you come with me. But, you'll probably die faster if you go with them'
Larsol stood paralyzed in fear, he was already mentally exhausted now was already barely staying awake.
'Oh gods, oh gods' Larsol choked. He was dragged back to reality as Maril jerked him away from the side hall and towards a large ornate Atrium.
'I…myyyy…throak...not..spek' gargled Larsol.
Maril apologized while running.
A great hall of gold sat behind them. At a glance, this hallway would be the size of humanity's finest achievements. A hallway whos dimensions, so wide, cause the eyes to squint to view the furthest sidd. Alas, this is but the hall of the ages. On either side of the hallway rested collections of dark age weaponry, mathematics, inventions. Most notably was a biblically sized siege machine sitting within the middle of the hall. its size alone probably meant this hallway was built around this machine god of war.
'How the hell did they build that?' Maril thought out loud.
'How do you not know about this?' Larsol asked.
'Because this route was closed due to a chemical explosion 50 years ago, but because we aren't melting, we know its safe!' Said Maril with a nervous laugh.
'You…what' Larsol really did not have the time to ponder as he was met with the shape of a janitor's closet.
'By Karil, this door was way smaller than I remember' Maril walked towards the door, opening it up and revealing a wall.
'Well, we are in a dark hallway and are about to go into an even darker, and smaller hallway, if you or I don't have weapons on us, we will not make it if we are met by… whatever is going on above us.
Suddenly a thunderous roar shook the foundations of the school.
'Oh gods, Maril please get a weapon' Larsol looked like he was hyperventilating at this point.
Maril looked at Larsol, terrfied herself, she put one hand on his shoulder, but then turned around. Staring at it she perked up, placing both hands on the glass, Maril channeled a biological horror that began to sprout all over her. Maril moaned as the energy flowed back into her, causing a visible bulge to run through her arms and into her hands. The glass, still sturdy, was quickly being overwhelmed by a form of biological rot that melted it. Like an ingot in a forge, the glass melted to its foundation. Sounds of sizzling and chewing could be heard, as the rot was eating the remnants of the melted glass. With the last bits of melted glass cleaned up, Maril recalled her power back into her body, the biological sludge moved towards Maril. With upon contact, Maril fell onto her knees, shaking. …
'MARIL' Larsol grabbed her shoulder, and she quickly backed away.
'Larsol, im… im fine'
Maril got up, still shaking, but quickly recovering.
With the glass now melted, Maril was able to grab a Fellen Shield and a drill spear. Both creating technological marvels in their own right, larsol was given something more .. a small dagger.
The ornate design of random silver lines plastered upon a bronze frame that housed the story of heros untold, the rough grip within his wet palm, the blade that spiraled into the heavens. He knew what this was, but this train of thought faded as mind felt duller, his eyes shut for a moment as his body fell upon the floor.
'LARSOL!!' were the last words Larsol heard from Maril, the feeling of being shaken and held up slowly faded. Smiling at Maril. 'Maril? I think I'm tired'. Darkness consumed him.
Larsol opened his eyes. It was dark, too dark, darker than night. He felt like he was floating, but also stuck in place. Almost like being surrounded by a sea of soft honey. But he could sense something approaching. The thing came so close he could feel as if it were inches from his right eye. It quickly left his senses, but then it spoke.
'Who are you child of Void?' The voice had no gender, possibly the mix of a male and a female. The question startled Val, but he responded with a quiver.
'I..I am Larsol, I'm a student at Vulture's wake'
His voice seemed to echo in his head.
'A student?' The voice's emotion was incomprehensible, but noticably a mix of fear, confusion and anger.
…
'Who are you?' Larsol asked bluntly, a hint of fear in his voice.
A buildup of noise caressed Larsol's ears, it was heavenly in one ear and horrific on the other. It rose up suddenly, and there was a flash of pink light. It rained down upon the ground in what sounded like an explosion.
Out of said explosion was a figure.
'Im Chensol, something that was very long dead' It tilted its head to the side with a eery smile.
'But thanks to you, I was given life! Arent you happy?'
Larsol had no real ideas in his head at this point as the craziness of it all was beginning to get to him.
'On the flipside, I'm dead right?' Larsol asked.
'Ha? Dead? Your alive and well as far as I can tell' Chensol held one hand to its chin.
This isn't right, something is wrong.
'I'm in you, alive and well, and you are now alive as well? There's always a give and a take so I think you're not telling me something.'
'Child, you were absorbed into my blade and became my soul mate.'
Larsol grew visibly agitated,
Chensol turned back towards Larsol breathing out a sigh of annoyance. 'How about this, you may ask one question about me, and I'll answer it, you may make it as long as you'd like, but it can only have one specific answer, so don't be foolish'
The sudden development was a shock to Larsol, but he shook aside his doubts and thought about his question. I know a lie is as good as a truth when it doesnt tell the full truth, but how do I know I can trust her? I guess if I want any answers need to ask what her affiliation is? No, what about her creation? No, man, oh ok so if I want to know what's going on, I need to ask what happened to her after I was sucked into the dagger. I'm so slow.
Larsol coughed.
'Hmm?'
'I have my question'
'Ask away'
'What happened to the dagger after I was knocked out.'
Chensol spun around facing away from Larsol. '...after you were knocked out, my edge feasted on the blood of many students around your age, teachers too. I was then faced with slaying a specific individual, while I succeeded, I saw my wielder die in the process. I now lie on a rock.'
'Do you have any idea where you are?'
Chensol spun around suddenly.
'How would I know? I cant see out of this place but I can feel everything that happens to the blade.'
Note, just for ease of mw writing rn 2/13/21 Primordians all have specific powers that are completely different than another, like genes. The last remaining primordials were kept in hybernation with the void god, and made the sacrifice to form new life forms from their genes. The 5 primordials each created 4 beings, and the genes of each went as followed: the flame of the firelord (ashheld) the green of Ma'wa(cherchu), Woral'ha (whirlwind, sonshi), and Jo'mafa yo (the goddess's embrace, wash'l rog).
Elementials are gonna be very conservative when compared to primordials, religion and belief are higher due to their existence being a lot less shorter as well as history.
2021.11.07 15:30 _Eltanin_Weekly VTuber Spotlight: VSen Kojo Momozakura, Onigashima Peach, Yashiki Ciel, Soumi Seira, Nanamiya Sou and Oukami - November 07, 2021
VSen is the “VTuber Vocational School” (VTuber Senmon Gakkou) founded by Nori-san (the manager of Asano Shimai Project.) It was created with the following points in mind:- Founded with the intent of providing newcomers with the technology and know-how needed to be a VTuber
- Members will be managed at a minimum and will be treated more as if individuals (support will primarily be on the technical side.) Group activities/collaborations are still expected, of course.
- Ownership of the avatars is given over to the talents and only a minimal amount of profits (less than 10%) is taken as a technical support fee.
Source:Initial audition announcement video
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- Nickname: Momo-chan
- Debut Date: March 29, 2021
- Birthday: April 14
- Character Design: tonarikeru https://twitter.com/keru720
- Modeller: Amatoko https://twitter.com/Amatoko85
- Oshi Mark: 🍑🌸
She holds a Karaoke Bar stream every Friday where she sings and goes over viewer-submitted news about VSen’s members. She sings a lot of older songs as those are what she’s more familiar with, but she’s been working on slowly expanding her repertoire as of late. As for games, she has a preference for creative/open-world games and mostly goes for chill Minecraft streams.
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- Nickname: Pii-chan
- Debut Date: March 29, 2021
- Birthday: February 19
- Character Design: tonarikeru https://twitter.com/keru720
- Modeller: Date https://twitter.com/date_list
- Oshi Mark: 👹🍑
Pii-chan is usually a nocturnal streamer and often plays late into the night. She frequently does endurance streams and mostly enjoys APEX or Minecraft Hardcore (Onikura, as she calls it). Back in September, she decided to get some exercise in by doing an RFA stream every day of the month.
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- Nickname: Ciel or Shi-chan
- Debut Date: March 29, 2021
- Birthday: February 14
- Character Design: Arutera https://twitter.com/TeraAru6262
- Modeller: Amatoko https://twitter.com/Amatoko85
- Oshi Mark: 🧹💜
Outside of games, Ciel-chan is generally entertaining and often comes up with unique ideas for streams. Some examples include: sleep-accompaniment via sheep-counting stream, dokidoki date with Ciel streams, her second debut as “Dark Ciel”, and her (in?)famous octopus-Ciel stream (where she went around as a floating head.)
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- Nickname: Seira-chan
- Debut Date: March 29, 2021
- Birthday: August 10
- Character Design: Jakusansei Mamezou https://twitter.com/Tzakki023
- Modeller: osyumo https://twitter.com/osyumo
- Oshi Mark: 🃏💙
Seira-chan debuted right as she started high school and her stream schedule reflects her need to study. This leads to her oftentimes ending streams (or having to leave collabs) before it’s late in the evening and not being able to stream during exam season. Unfortunately, as of writing, Seira-chan is currently on hiatus due to health concerns with no clear scheduled return date for now.
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- Nickname: Sou-kun/chan or Nanamiya
- Debut Date: July 24, 2021
- Birthday: November 12
- Character Design: Koganei Kogane https://twitter.com/koga_kmdd
- Modeller: Verse https://twitter.com/Verse_Erromango
- Oshi Mark: 🎙🤖
Since Nanamiya’s specialty is the performing arts, her streams lean more toward singing and reading. Though she does also play some games, her preference is more on the casual, story-driven side. As she is bilingual, she occasionally serves as the MC for international collabs with other VTubers. She tries to have a late-night story-reading stream once a week, and every Sunday she holds a “Weekly Meeting Stream” where she plans out the schedule for the week ahead with the help of her viewers.
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- Nickname: Oukami or Kami-sama
- Debut Date: April 25, 2019 (Joined VSen July 24, 2021)
- Birthday: September 17
- Character Design: Naninune Nonono https://twitter.com/NononoNaninune
- Modeller: Amane Rio https://twitter.com/riorio_amane
- Oshi Mark: 🐺
The majority of Oukami’s streams are games spanning a wide variety of genres. This includes the usual common games (APEX, Minecraft, ARK), simulatocreative games (Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, Animal Crossing), and action RPGs (Monster Hunter, JRPGs.) Oukami also enjoys having his viewers join him in games like Mahjong Soul or Mario Party. Aside from these, he has a weekly chat stream where he announces the schedule of the week and also talks about upcoming games he’s excited about.
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2021.11.01 17:06 Army_BotSummary For: Weekly Question Thread (10/25/2021 to 10/31/2021)
If I have my eib and reclass to 68w can I still wear my badge?
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21 yo Civilian emt b volunteer Firefighter with two years of undergrad, looking to try and do flight medic or combat medic. Unfamiliar with the military in general and was looking for info and advice. Planning on talking to a recruiter soon as well.
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How long is AIT like for the 35N MOS, and what does it largely consist of? Also, if I've smoked marijuana a few times, the last time being longer than 6 years ago, should I be worried about my security clearence being denied for being honest on my SF-86?
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Do I get to choose my language as a 35p? And if I do, when do I choose it?
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Recently got my P status and just realized my record APFT is expiring in a few days on my ppw. I read online that it shouldn't matter until March. However, I just want to make sure I don't loose my recent P status.
I plan on retaking it for a higher score in a few weeks to get more points.
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I had a pretty specific question:
My driving instructors son was in afghanistan in the Army. He said that, anytime somebody got killed, the base woudl shut off all the internet. So he said he knew something had happened when he couldnt reach his son and hed have to wait and see to find out if it was his son.
Did anybody else experience this over there?
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I have been working hard to loose weight but I’m still about 5lbs over. I went from 260lbs to 186lbs. My build is wide and I don’t look overweight. My recruiter said fuck it and is sending me to MEPs with hopes they will let me by. Wish me luck! Have any of you seen them let people a few pounds overweight through??
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I just recently got back from MEPS and I don’t know if this is just my experience, but holy shit was their staff rude. It was like the DMV but amped up to 10. Everyone, even the doctor, was mean as hell for no fucking reason and they all acted like high school bullies. I don’t know why this isn’t talked about more often than it is. You’d think this would be something recruiters would know about. It’s honestly making me reconsider joining.
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Ive been really looking into 19d lately, is it really worth going into or should I just go into 11x if I want to do the 'cool soldier guy stuff'?
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I’m going to MEPS in a week and trying to decide to go 35F or 35L. Any tips, advice? My husband who is active duty army will be going to Graf next year and I’m hoping to be sent there as well. What’s the work load like over there for both MOS’? Really stuck between the two
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What is life like at ft Polk 3/10? I’m reclassing to 68w and headed there in may. I’m married with kids
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Anyone familiar with option26 and how it impacts things like tuition assistance? I know it’s a 2 year active two year reserve commitment but can soldiers still use TA?
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I'm trying to move Transporation HHG onto my orders:
My wife (E5) ETSd. Losing-post Transpo told us to keep it on her orders cause 'it'll be enough' Turns out it wasn't and our weight is 12K.
I (O3) got PCS orders to gaining-post few days after wife's ETS date. Gaining-post Transpo is telling me they can't put our HHG onto my orders.
This is such BS. Why does HHG weight get determined by rank and not by family size? Do they just expect NCOs to not have kids?? Is there any way I can get this fixed? I'm getting on ADOS orders but right now, I can't afford to pay for this extra HHG weight.
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How long is a “2 year contract” is it 15 months plus basic and job training or is it 24 months plus basic & training or something else? If i only did a 2 year contract would I be eligible to receive a percentage of the G.I bill, ive read that serving around 2 years gets you 80% or am I not eligible until I serve the full 3 years?
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I made the SFC list. I have roughly 20 months remaining on my contract and am at 9.5 years TIS. I was under the impression that I would have to reenlist to meet the 3 year ASO, however, the promotion list doesn't state that I need to. Is that only for people over 12 who have to go indef?
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Let’s say I’m a civilian who is in good shape and can max the APFT tomorrow if I needed. If I’m pursuing RASP, how much should I worry about the ACFT, if at all?
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I want to join 25B but im also interested in joining 25Q even thou im getting mixed signals from my recruiter about the MOS.
Im honestly interested in the 25 series as a whole but i cant make up my mind.
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I’m a full time college student right now but I can change that. I have an associates degree already and I’m working for my bachelors. I told my recruiter I’m solely interested in the reserves but after some research I like the benefits of active duty although I’m apprehensive about all the traveling and moving around.
Can I get some pros and cons about each? My recruiter didn’t give me much information on active duty since I told him I didn’t want that. I’ve heard that a lot of reservist regret not going active duty first and I don’t want that to happen to me.
Also, if I go reserves and decide to transfer to active duty, what happens to the rest of my reserve contract?
Also, are reservist referred to as soldiers? I’m confused by this.
Thanks everyone! I’d love your personal experiences as well, even if you’ve only done one or the other.
A lot of people say they regret this but I’m pretty pumped about it. I’m pretty driven and love early mornings and working hard. I’m afraid I’ll regret this though since so many people do.
Also I have burn scars on my right forearm (cause I’m right handed) from working in a restaurant for the past six years and running the grill every day. Are scars an issue? They don’t resemble self harm scars cause they’re random and from grill plates touching me or grease splashing up. I’m terrified meps won’t let me join cause scars, I’ve heard bad things.
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If you don’t get your ts for some reason are you needs of the army? Aka potentially becoming a cook or something?
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When do the new BAH rates come out?
Moving soon and things are looking BLEAK
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If I haven’t signed anything yet, can I go to meps counsellor and tell them I want reserves instead of active? Or once the recruiter locks it it’s a done deal?
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Hey guys, got a quick question. I am currently in my last year of Community College so I am in the process right now of getting ready so I can go to Meps in June. I like my recruiter but I am not sure if he is telling me the truth on one thing. I plan on picking 31B for my mos but he is insisting that because it is a rather popular mos, I will have to sign a 8 year contract. Am I being told the truth or is a 6 year contract more of the norm for 31b. Thanks.
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For dual military *no kids at fort meade. How does BAH work? Do we both get w/o dependent rate? What about living on post, would they take both BAH or just one?
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(27F) I leave for BCT on Monday!
I'm joining the active duty component as a 13J Fire Control Specialist to pay for college and learn some new skills. I've worked as a civilian since I was 15 and I'm amped up for the opportunity to try a new challenge. I'm grateful to be in the position that I'm in right now and I want to be the best soldier that I can. I'm excited and also a little nervous to be leaving my husband for so long, I'm already starting to miss him and I haven't left yet. 😅 Any last minute advice?
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Question, I’m planning on joining the Army Reserves, I’m from southern Cali. I have an AA degree and live with roommates. My recruiter said I’ll be an E3 going in because of school but my question is. He said I will get BAH during the time I ship off to BT and Job training. He looked it up, it was about 2300 a month. Is this actually true that I will get BAH ONLY during BT and Job training? I do have a lease with roommates to prove it but a bit sketch about the BAH & amount.
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Please hear me out and understand everything fully before you respond. I'm 22F and looking to enlist in the army, I haven't decided if I would like to pursue reserves or active duty yet. I have some things in my medical history that would automatically disqualify me (anxiety, PTSD related to rape). I was upfront and honest about all of it to my recruiter from the start, I informed him that my triggers are all related to sexual things (having sex), and that I didn't think I'd be able to join and didn't want to waste his time. He sent me to talk to his boss who has been in the army for nearly two decades and she assured me that I would be fine, you can't even hug people in the army so the chances of me being triggered are low (hearing about SA and rape never bothers me, I actually love talking about it to educate others and whatnot, it's merely experiencing it that bothers me of course), but they both told me to lie at MEPS. I was apprehensive about this and asked about when they check my medical history, she said the army doesn't have time to check everyone's medical history and they will only look at it if I give them an indication there is something wrong. She told me it is a felony to lie and that at MEPS I'll be warned about the $10,000 fine and three years in prison, but that it won't happen if I never mention anything. I told her I didn't think this would occur, because it doesn't even happen now (outside of having sex), but what would happen if I ended up having a panic attack or something during basic training? Would my medical history be observed then? She said no, that would just be the first panic attack I've ever had and I'd tell them so. Lots of people freak out at basic even when they're perfectly healthy. She said the main goal of making sure everyone is healthy is to ensure that they're not a danger to themselves or others, primarily, and that she would feel comfortable sending me in but that I should ask my therapist her opinion on the matter before I go through with it, just to be sure. I haven't asked my therapist about me specifically enlisting yet, but previously I asked her if she could share my medical records with the army if I joined, and she said no, the only time she can release them is if I'm homicidal/suicidal or if they're court ordered, which they wouldn't be unless I committed some other crime in the military. The recruiter asked if I needed my medication, SSRIs for anxiety that I was prescribed last May and have barely taken since, and I truthfully told her no. I haven't taken them regularly this entire time, nor have a felt I've needed them, and ever since I met with my recruiters a week ago, I've been off them completely. I feel great. My recruiter and his boss both seemed that they were not concerned in the least about me getting through MEPS and into my army career, and they assured me numerous times that the army won't dig up my old medical records, especially considering I have no physical issues (never had surgery, or anything really. Worst I ever got was stitches from stepping on glass when I was six years old. I'm in perfect health and great shape.) My recruiter himself has a tumor in his brain that he's had all his life. He lied to get passed MEPS and he's never had any issues. I did my research into the actual law and after 5 years they can't charge you for fraudulent enlistment. Apparently, in the words of my recruiter, the army wants perfect people and perfect people don't exist, everyone has some disqualification somewhere. They said there are some recruits they would turn away for different reasons but given the specifics of my situation, they genuinely think I would be a good fit.
Oh another thing, very recent speeding ticket. He told me not to put it down on paper and don't tell MEPS about that either. I have a lawyer and everything will be settled by the end of November, it was just speeding and it's the first thing I've ever done, ever. I've been a goody two shoes my whole life which is why I struggle so much with lying because I'm an upstanding person, my speeding ticket was just me not paying attention one day. I've been driving for years so a slip up shouldn't be such a big deal I have to lie about it, right? My recruiter said it's just unnecessary paperwork and not worth mentioning. What do you think?
My PTSD diagnosis is fairly recent (two weeks ago), anxiety not so much, but I thought about getting psychologically reevaluated at a different clinic, just to have a second opinion because I'm not completely convinced that my diagnosis is correct. Still, the SSRIs and anxiety would disqualify me, so if I decide to go I wouldn't mention that at MEPS. If I mention it, I already know from my own research that I'd have to wait 36 months to enlist, but by then I'll be graduated from college and starting a new career. This is the perfect time in my life for a few years of service and I wholeheartedly want to do it.
As for why I want to enlist, I've wanted to for a long time. Every soldier I have ever met has this same aura about them, this captivating tenacity, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, diligence, respect for others, motivation, discipline, everything I hope to become. I can't even put my finger on it, there's this X factor that they all have and I crave it, I want to earn it. They get it from the military and while I'm sure there are other places to get it, I've never met anyone who had it except for service members. I want to be a part of something bigger than myself and work hard. I want to belong to something. I think this is an amazing opportunity for me to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and expand my horizons by pushing myself beyond my limits to become more. I have been so excited about this and I'm so scared of losing my opportunity. I don't expect it to be easy, on the contrary. Still, I expect it to be fulfilling and worthwhile. It's all I can think about these days! I explained my reasons to my recruiter's boss and I swear I saw the same light come on in her eyes that I felt in my heart, she knew exactly what I was describing. There is something about it that is drawing me in and I can't wait to grow.
Please let me know what you guys think. I speak with my therapist Tuesday morning to get her opinion on me enlisting because she knows my mental health and capabilities better than anyone and will be honest about if this would be a bad idea.
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Is Fort Gordon as bad as others have said? I just keep on hearing stories about it.
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Army Reserves as an AG officer. What do they actually do in the reserves?
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I don’t know anything about the army so please forgive me. My little brother is currently in the process of enlisting. He passed his pre required exams, is supposed to have a physical on Saturday & assuming he passes it he will sign. He told me his MOS is going to be 35 Ligma Counter Intelligence. He also said that his recruiter said he won’t be getting a sign on bonus. Is that normal?
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Do any JBLM Soldiers want some NRA magazines? I have way too many and it's honestly the same shit every page. I can drop them off to you whenever or what not. We don't even have to meet face to face. Just let me know.
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Any 170A that can shed light on having the right amount of experience before submitting a packet?
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Question About Drug Use
I am 26 years old and trying to get everything in order to enlist. I plan on being honest(if there there is paperwork about it) about past wellness concerns. MY concern is that at the age of 21 I was brought to a hospital because I had an edible and I experienced a true panic attack. The doctor wrote that I overdosed on marijuana. I have never had a panic attack since. I never was prescribed meds or went to therapy. Is this almost certainly grounds to be permanently denied? I have not been to meps yet Thank you
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Can a 35p or 35m chose their language if they score high enough on the DLAB? Can you go back to the DLI later in your career or if the need arises (like war) to learn another language? Are option 40’s available for those MOS?
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Quick question:
I have read AR 735-5
I understand it outlines the process for establishing and maintaining accountability to contractors.
Buuuuut what I can’t find, is any regulation or anything that covers US Army Equipment in use by foreign militaries.
Such as would be the case if one were operating alongside them. Anyone know of anything anywhere that covers this?
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Can the Army determine if I was previously prescribed Adderall?
I’m trying to join but don’t want to disclose I was previously prescribed Adderall. I was never technically diagnosed with ADHD, I simply went to a psych during college and asked them to prescribe me adderall because I had tried a family members and it helped me study. Have been off the medication for over 3 years now with no issues. Was always on private health insurance. I just don’t know if the Army will have access to your old private medical insurance records that will show which medications you have ever been prescribed. Thanks!
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I'm an E-5 68W and right now my only goal in the army is to get my W1 ASI. I've talked with my leadership and we've laid out a path that'll end with me getting it. They want me to ask here before we actually start, because someone might know or see something we missed. So:
What's the best way for me to go to SOCM? I'm probably gonna do 20, so getting stuck somewhere for a few years doesn't scare me. My window opens in December, if that makes a difference.
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Can the trend report indicate whether points will fall? Right now the average cutoff scores for my MOS have hovered around 500/600 but the average number of points promotables' have is 374. I am a 25S.
https://ncosupport.com/armypromotions/promotion-trend-report.html
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do we wear anything on the shirt under the AGSU jacket like DUI, branch insigni or anything like that? or just wear it slick?
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I plan on retaking it for a higher score in a few weeks to get more points.
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My driving instructors son was in afghanistan in the Army. He said that, anytime somebody got killed, the base woudl shut off all the internet. So he said he knew something had happened when he couldnt reach his son and hed have to wait and see to find out if it was his son.
Did anybody else experience this over there?
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My wife (E5) ETSd. Losing-post Transpo told us to keep it on her orders cause 'it'll be enough' Turns out it wasn't and our weight is 12K.
I (O3) got PCS orders to gaining-post few days after wife's ETS date. Gaining-post Transpo is telling me they can't put our HHG onto my orders.
This is such BS. Why does HHG weight get determined by rank and not by family size? Do they just expect NCOs to not have kids?? Is there any way I can get this fixed? I'm getting on ADOS orders but right now, I can't afford to pay for this extra HHG weight.
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Im honestly interested in the 25 series as a whole but i cant make up my mind.
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Can I get some pros and cons about each? My recruiter didn’t give me much information on active duty since I told him I didn’t want that. I’ve heard that a lot of reservist regret not going active duty first and I don’t want that to happen to me.
Also, if I go reserves and decide to transfer to active duty, what happens to the rest of my reserve contract?
Also, are reservist referred to as soldiers? I’m confused by this.
Thanks everyone! I’d love your personal experiences as well, even if you’ve only done one or the other.
A lot of people say they regret this but I’m pretty pumped about it. I’m pretty driven and love early mornings and working hard. I’m afraid I’ll regret this though since so many people do.
Also I have burn scars on my right forearm (cause I’m right handed) from working in a restaurant for the past six years and running the grill every day. Are scars an issue? They don’t resemble self harm scars cause they’re random and from grill plates touching me or grease splashing up. I’m terrified meps won’t let me join cause scars, I’ve heard bad things.
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Moving soon and things are looking BLEAK
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I'm joining the active duty component as a 13J Fire Control Specialist to pay for college and learn some new skills. I've worked as a civilian since I was 15 and I'm amped up for the opportunity to try a new challenge. I'm grateful to be in the position that I'm in right now and I want to be the best soldier that I can. I'm excited and also a little nervous to be leaving my husband for so long, I'm already starting to miss him and I haven't left yet. 😅 Any last minute advice?
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Oh another thing, very recent speeding ticket. He told me not to put it down on paper and don't tell MEPS about that either. I have a lawyer and everything will be settled by the end of November, it was just speeding and it's the first thing I've ever done, ever. I've been a goody two shoes my whole life which is why I struggle so much with lying because I'm an upstanding person, my speeding ticket was just me not paying attention one day. I've been driving for years so a slip up shouldn't be such a big deal I have to lie about it, right? My recruiter said it's just unnecessary paperwork and not worth mentioning. What do you think?
My PTSD diagnosis is fairly recent (two weeks ago), anxiety not so much, but I thought about getting psychologically reevaluated at a different clinic, just to have a second opinion because I'm not completely convinced that my diagnosis is correct. Still, the SSRIs and anxiety would disqualify me, so if I decide to go I wouldn't mention that at MEPS. If I mention it, I already know from my own research that I'd have to wait 36 months to enlist, but by then I'll be graduated from college and starting a new career. This is the perfect time in my life for a few years of service and I wholeheartedly want to do it.
As for why I want to enlist, I've wanted to for a long time. Every soldier I have ever met has this same aura about them, this captivating tenacity, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, diligence, respect for others, motivation, discipline, everything I hope to become. I can't even put my finger on it, there's this X factor that they all have and I crave it, I want to earn it. They get it from the military and while I'm sure there are other places to get it, I've never met anyone who had it except for service members. I want to be a part of something bigger than myself and work hard. I want to belong to something. I think this is an amazing opportunity for me to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and expand my horizons by pushing myself beyond my limits to become more. I have been so excited about this and I'm so scared of losing my opportunity. I don't expect it to be easy, on the contrary. Still, I expect it to be fulfilling and worthwhile. It's all I can think about these days! I explained my reasons to my recruiter's boss and I swear I saw the same light come on in her eyes that I felt in my heart, she knew exactly what I was describing. There is something about it that is drawing me in and I can't wait to grow.
Please let me know what you guys think. I speak with my therapist Tuesday morning to get her opinion on me enlisting because she knows my mental health and capabilities better than anyone and will be honest about if this would be a bad idea.
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I am 26 years old and trying to get everything in order to enlist. I plan on being honest(if there there is paperwork about it) about past wellness concerns. MY concern is that at the age of 21 I was brought to a hospital because I had an edible and I experienced a true panic attack. The doctor wrote that I overdosed on marijuana. I have never had a panic attack since. I never was prescribed meds or went to therapy. Is this almost certainly grounds to be permanently denied? I have not been to meps yet Thank you
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I have read AR 735-5
I understand it outlines the process for establishing and maintaining accountability to contractors.
Buuuuut what I can’t find, is any regulation or anything that covers US Army Equipment in use by foreign militaries.
Such as would be the case if one were operating alongside them. Anyone know of anything anywhere that covers this?
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I’m trying to join but don’t want to disclose I was previously prescribed Adderall. I was never technically diagnosed with ADHD, I simply went to a psych during college and asked them to prescribe me adderall because I had tried a family members and it helped me study. Have been off the medication for over 3 years now with no issues. Was always on private health insurance. I just don’t know if the Army will have access to your old private medical insurance records that will show which medications you have ever been prescribed. Thanks!
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What's the best way for me to go to SOCM? I'm probably gonna do 20, so getting stuck somewhere for a few years doesn't scare me. My window opens in December, if that makes a difference.
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https://ncosupport.com/armypromotions/promotion-trend-report.html
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submitted byArmy_Bottoarmy [link][comments]2021.11.01 17:06 Army_BotSummary For: Weekly Question Thread (10/25/2021 to 10/31/2021)
If I have my eib and reclass to 68w can I still wear my badge?
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21 yo Civilian emt b volunteer Firefighter with two years of undergrad, looking to try and do flight medic or combat medic. Unfamiliar with the military in general and was looking for info and advice. Planning on talking to a recruiter soon as well.
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How long is AIT like for the 35N MOS, and what does it largely consist of? Also, if I've smoked marijuana a few times, the last time being longer than 6 years ago, should I be worried about my security clearence being denied for being honest on my SF-86?
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Do I get to choose my language as a 35p? And if I do, when do I choose it?
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Recently got my P status and just realized my record APFT is expiring in a few days on my ppw. I read online that it shouldn't matter until March. However, I just want to make sure I don't loose my recent P status.
I plan on retaking it for a higher score in a few weeks to get more points.
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I had a pretty specific question:
My driving instructors son was in afghanistan in the Army. He said that, anytime somebody got killed, the base woudl shut off all the internet. So he said he knew something had happened when he couldnt reach his son and hed have to wait and see to find out if it was his son.
Did anybody else experience this over there?
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I have been working hard to loose weight but I’m still about 5lbs over. I went from 260lbs to 186lbs. My build is wide and I don’t look overweight. My recruiter said fuck it and is sending me to MEPs with hopes they will let me by. Wish me luck! Have any of you seen them let people a few pounds overweight through??
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I just recently got back from MEPS and I don’t know if this is just my experience, but holy shit was their staff rude. It was like the DMV but amped up to 10. Everyone, even the doctor, was mean as hell for no fucking reason and they all acted like high school bullies. I don’t know why this isn’t talked about more often than it is. You’d think this would be something recruiters would know about. It’s honestly making me reconsider joining.
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Ive been really looking into 19d lately, is it really worth going into or should I just go into 11x if I want to do the 'cool soldier guy stuff'?
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I’m going to MEPS in a week and trying to decide to go 35F or 35L. Any tips, advice? My husband who is active duty army will be going to Graf next year and I’m hoping to be sent there as well. What’s the work load like over there for both MOS’? Really stuck between the two
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What is life like at ft Polk 3/10? I’m reclassing to 68w and headed there in may. I’m married with kids
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Anyone familiar with option26 and how it impacts things like tuition assistance? I know it’s a 2 year active two year reserve commitment but can soldiers still use TA?
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I'm trying to move Transporation HHG onto my orders:
My wife (E5) ETSd. Losing-post Transpo told us to keep it on her orders cause 'it'll be enough' Turns out it wasn't and our weight is 12K.
I (O3) got PCS orders to gaining-post few days after wife's ETS date. Gaining-post Transpo is telling me they can't put our HHG onto my orders.
This is such BS. Why does HHG weight get determined by rank and not by family size? Do they just expect NCOs to not have kids?? Is there any way I can get this fixed? I'm getting on ADOS orders but right now, I can't afford to pay for this extra HHG weight.
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How long is a “2 year contract” is it 15 months plus basic and job training or is it 24 months plus basic & training or something else? If i only did a 2 year contract would I be eligible to receive a percentage of the G.I bill, ive read that serving around 2 years gets you 80% or am I not eligible until I serve the full 3 years?
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I made the SFC list. I have roughly 20 months remaining on my contract and am at 9.5 years TIS. I was under the impression that I would have to reenlist to meet the 3 year ASO, however, the promotion list doesn't state that I need to. Is that only for people over 12 who have to go indef?
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Let’s say I’m a civilian who is in good shape and can max the APFT tomorrow if I needed. If I’m pursuing RASP, how much should I worry about the ACFT, if at all?
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I want to join 25B but im also interested in joining 25Q even thou im getting mixed signals from my recruiter about the MOS.
Im honestly interested in the 25 series as a whole but i cant make up my mind.
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I’m a full time college student right now but I can change that. I have an associates degree already and I’m working for my bachelors. I told my recruiter I’m solely interested in the reserves but after some research I like the benefits of active duty although I’m apprehensive about all the traveling and moving around.
Can I get some pros and cons about each? My recruiter didn’t give me much information on active duty since I told him I didn’t want that. I’ve heard that a lot of reservist regret not going active duty first and I don’t want that to happen to me.
Also, if I go reserves and decide to transfer to active duty, what happens to the rest of my reserve contract?
Also, are reservist referred to as soldiers? I’m confused by this.
Thanks everyone! I’d love your personal experiences as well, even if you’ve only done one or the other.
A lot of people say they regret this but I’m pretty pumped about it. I’m pretty driven and love early mornings and working hard. I’m afraid I’ll regret this though since so many people do.
Also I have burn scars on my right forearm (cause I’m right handed) from working in a restaurant for the past six years and running the grill every day. Are scars an issue? They don’t resemble self harm scars cause they’re random and from grill plates touching me or grease splashing up. I’m terrified meps won’t let me join cause scars, I’ve heard bad things.
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If you don’t get your ts for some reason are you needs of the army? Aka potentially becoming a cook or something?
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When do the new BAH rates come out?
Moving soon and things are looking BLEAK
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If I haven’t signed anything yet, can I go to meps counsellor and tell them I want reserves instead of active? Or once the recruiter locks it it’s a done deal?
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Hey guys, got a quick question. I am currently in my last year of Community College so I am in the process right now of getting ready so I can go to Meps in June. I like my recruiter but I am not sure if he is telling me the truth on one thing. I plan on picking 31B for my mos but he is insisting that because it is a rather popular mos, I will have to sign a 8 year contract. Am I being told the truth or is a 6 year contract more of the norm for 31b. Thanks.
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For dual military *no kids at fort meade. How does BAH work? Do we both get w/o dependent rate? What about living on post, would they take both BAH or just one?
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(27F) I leave for BCT on Monday!
I'm joining the active duty component as a 13J Fire Control Specialist to pay for college and learn some new skills. I've worked as a civilian since I was 15 and I'm amped up for the opportunity to try a new challenge. I'm grateful to be in the position that I'm in right now and I want to be the best soldier that I can. I'm excited and also a little nervous to be leaving my husband for so long, I'm already starting to miss him and I haven't left yet. 😅 Any last minute advice?
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Question, I’m planning on joining the Army Reserves, I’m from southern Cali. I have an AA degree and live with roommates. My recruiter said I’ll be an E3 going in because of school but my question is. He said I will get BAH during the time I ship off to BT and Job training. He looked it up, it was about 2300 a month. Is this actually true that I will get BAH ONLY during BT and Job training? I do have a lease with roommates to prove it but a bit sketch about the BAH & amount.
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Please hear me out and understand everything fully before you respond. I'm 22F and looking to enlist in the army, I haven't decided if I would like to pursue reserves or active duty yet. I have some things in my medical history that would automatically disqualify me (anxiety, PTSD related to rape). I was upfront and honest about all of it to my recruiter from the start, I informed him that my triggers are all related to sexual things (having sex), and that I didn't think I'd be able to join and didn't want to waste his time. He sent me to talk to his boss who has been in the army for nearly two decades and she assured me that I would be fine, you can't even hug people in the army so the chances of me being triggered are low (hearing about SA and rape never bothers me, I actually love talking about it to educate others and whatnot, it's merely experiencing it that bothers me of course), but they both told me to lie at MEPS. I was apprehensive about this and asked about when they check my medical history, she said the army doesn't have time to check everyone's medical history and they will only look at it if I give them an indication there is something wrong. She told me it is a felony to lie and that at MEPS I'll be warned about the $10,000 fine and three years in prison, but that it won't happen if I never mention anything. I told her I didn't think this would occur, because it doesn't even happen now (outside of having sex), but what would happen if I ended up having a panic attack or something during basic training? Would my medical history be observed then? She said no, that would just be the first panic attack I've ever had and I'd tell them so. Lots of people freak out at basic even when they're perfectly healthy. She said the main goal of making sure everyone is healthy is to ensure that they're not a danger to themselves or others, primarily, and that she would feel comfortable sending me in but that I should ask my therapist her opinion on the matter before I go through with it, just to be sure. I haven't asked my therapist about me specifically enlisting yet, but previously I asked her if she could share my medical records with the army if I joined, and she said no, the only time she can release them is if I'm homicidal/suicidal or if they're court ordered, which they wouldn't be unless I committed some other crime in the military. The recruiter asked if I needed my medication, SSRIs for anxiety that I was prescribed last May and have barely taken since, and I truthfully told her no. I haven't taken them regularly this entire time, nor have a felt I've needed them, and ever since I met with my recruiters a week ago, I've been off them completely. I feel great. My recruiter and his boss both seemed that they were not concerned in the least about me getting through MEPS and into my army career, and they assured me numerous times that the army won't dig up my old medical records, especially considering I have no physical issues (never had surgery, or anything really. Worst I ever got was stitches from stepping on glass when I was six years old. I'm in perfect health and great shape.) My recruiter himself has a tumor in his brain that he's had all his life. He lied to get passed MEPS and he's never had any issues. I did my research into the actual law and after 5 years they can't charge you for fraudulent enlistment. Apparently, in the words of my recruiter, the army wants perfect people and perfect people don't exist, everyone has some disqualification somewhere. They said there are some recruits they would turn away for different reasons but given the specifics of my situation, they genuinely think I would be a good fit.
Oh another thing, very recent speeding ticket. He told me not to put it down on paper and don't tell MEPS about that either. I have a lawyer and everything will be settled by the end of November, it was just speeding and it's the first thing I've ever done, ever. I've been a goody two shoes my whole life which is why I struggle so much with lying because I'm an upstanding person, my speeding ticket was just me not paying attention one day. I've been driving for years so a slip up shouldn't be such a big deal I have to lie about it, right? My recruiter said it's just unnecessary paperwork and not worth mentioning. What do you think?
My PTSD diagnosis is fairly recent (two weeks ago), anxiety not so much, but I thought about getting psychologically reevaluated at a different clinic, just to have a second opinion because I'm not completely convinced that my diagnosis is correct. Still, the SSRIs and anxiety would disqualify me, so if I decide to go I wouldn't mention that at MEPS. If I mention it, I already know from my own research that I'd have to wait 36 months to enlist, but by then I'll be graduated from college and starting a new career. This is the perfect time in my life for a few years of service and I wholeheartedly want to do it.
As for why I want to enlist, I've wanted to for a long time. Every soldier I have ever met has this same aura about them, this captivating tenacity, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, diligence, respect for others, motivation, discipline, everything I hope to become. I can't even put my finger on it, there's this X factor that they all have and I crave it, I want to earn it. They get it from the military and while I'm sure there are other places to get it, I've never met anyone who had it except for service members. I want to be a part of something bigger than myself and work hard. I want to belong to something. I think this is an amazing opportunity for me to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and expand my horizons by pushing myself beyond my limits to become more. I have been so excited about this and I'm so scared of losing my opportunity. I don't expect it to be easy, on the contrary. Still, I expect it to be fulfilling and worthwhile. It's all I can think about these days! I explained my reasons to my recruiter's boss and I swear I saw the same light come on in her eyes that I felt in my heart, she knew exactly what I was describing. There is something about it that is drawing me in and I can't wait to grow.
Please let me know what you guys think. I speak with my therapist Tuesday morning to get her opinion on me enlisting because she knows my mental health and capabilities better than anyone and will be honest about if this would be a bad idea.
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Is Fort Gordon as bad as others have said? I just keep on hearing stories about it.
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Army Reserves as an AG officer. What do they actually do in the reserves?
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I don’t know anything about the army so please forgive me. My little brother is currently in the process of enlisting. He passed his pre required exams, is supposed to have a physical on Saturday & assuming he passes it he will sign. He told me his MOS is going to be 35 Ligma Counter Intelligence. He also said that his recruiter said he won’t be getting a sign on bonus. Is that normal?
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Do any JBLM Soldiers want some NRA magazines? I have way too many and it's honestly the same shit every page. I can drop them off to you whenever or what not. We don't even have to meet face to face. Just let me know.
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Any 170A that can shed light on having the right amount of experience before submitting a packet?
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Question About Drug Use
I am 26 years old and trying to get everything in order to enlist. I plan on being honest(if there there is paperwork about it) about past wellness concerns. MY concern is that at the age of 21 I was brought to a hospital because I had an edible and I experienced a true panic attack. The doctor wrote that I overdosed on marijuana. I have never had a panic attack since. I never was prescribed meds or went to therapy. Is this almost certainly grounds to be permanently denied? I have not been to meps yet Thank you
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Can a 35p or 35m chose their language if they score high enough on the DLAB? Can you go back to the DLI later in your career or if the need arises (like war) to learn another language? Are option 40’s available for those MOS?
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Quick question:
I have read AR 735-5
I understand it outlines the process for establishing and maintaining accountability to contractors.
Buuuuut what I can’t find, is any regulation or anything that covers US Army Equipment in use by foreign militaries.
Such as would be the case if one were operating alongside them. Anyone know of anything anywhere that covers this?
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Can the Army determine if I was previously prescribed Adderall?
I’m trying to join but don’t want to disclose I was previously prescribed Adderall. I was never technically diagnosed with ADHD, I simply went to a psych during college and asked them to prescribe me adderall because I had tried a family members and it helped me study. Have been off the medication for over 3 years now with no issues. Was always on private health insurance. I just don’t know if the Army will have access to your old private medical insurance records that will show which medications you have ever been prescribed. Thanks!
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I'm an E-5 68W and right now my only goal in the army is to get my W1 ASI. I've talked with my leadership and we've laid out a path that'll end with me getting it. They want me to ask here before we actually start, because someone might know or see something we missed. So:
What's the best way for me to go to SOCM? I'm probably gonna do 20, so getting stuck somewhere for a few years doesn't scare me. My window opens in December, if that makes a difference.
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Can the trend report indicate whether points will fall? Right now the average cutoff scores for my MOS have hovered around 500/600 but the average number of points promotables' have is 374. I am a 25S.
https://ncosupport.com/armypromotions/promotion-trend-report.html
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do we wear anything on the shirt under the AGSU jacket like DUI, branch insigni or anything like that? or just wear it slick?
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I plan on retaking it for a higher score in a few weeks to get more points.
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My driving instructors son was in afghanistan in the Army. He said that, anytime somebody got killed, the base woudl shut off all the internet. So he said he knew something had happened when he couldnt reach his son and hed have to wait and see to find out if it was his son.
Did anybody else experience this over there?
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My wife (E5) ETSd. Losing-post Transpo told us to keep it on her orders cause 'it'll be enough' Turns out it wasn't and our weight is 12K.
I (O3) got PCS orders to gaining-post few days after wife's ETS date. Gaining-post Transpo is telling me they can't put our HHG onto my orders.
This is such BS. Why does HHG weight get determined by rank and not by family size? Do they just expect NCOs to not have kids?? Is there any way I can get this fixed? I'm getting on ADOS orders but right now, I can't afford to pay for this extra HHG weight.
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Im honestly interested in the 25 series as a whole but i cant make up my mind.
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Can I get some pros and cons about each? My recruiter didn’t give me much information on active duty since I told him I didn’t want that. I’ve heard that a lot of reservist regret not going active duty first and I don’t want that to happen to me.
Also, if I go reserves and decide to transfer to active duty, what happens to the rest of my reserve contract?
Also, are reservist referred to as soldiers? I’m confused by this.
Thanks everyone! I’d love your personal experiences as well, even if you’ve only done one or the other.
A lot of people say they regret this but I’m pretty pumped about it. I’m pretty driven and love early mornings and working hard. I’m afraid I’ll regret this though since so many people do.
Also I have burn scars on my right forearm (cause I’m right handed) from working in a restaurant for the past six years and running the grill every day. Are scars an issue? They don’t resemble self harm scars cause they’re random and from grill plates touching me or grease splashing up. I’m terrified meps won’t let me join cause scars, I’ve heard bad things.
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Moving soon and things are looking BLEAK
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I'm joining the active duty component as a 13J Fire Control Specialist to pay for college and learn some new skills. I've worked as a civilian since I was 15 and I'm amped up for the opportunity to try a new challenge. I'm grateful to be in the position that I'm in right now and I want to be the best soldier that I can. I'm excited and also a little nervous to be leaving my husband for so long, I'm already starting to miss him and I haven't left yet. 😅 Any last minute advice?
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Oh another thing, very recent speeding ticket. He told me not to put it down on paper and don't tell MEPS about that either. I have a lawyer and everything will be settled by the end of November, it was just speeding and it's the first thing I've ever done, ever. I've been a goody two shoes my whole life which is why I struggle so much with lying because I'm an upstanding person, my speeding ticket was just me not paying attention one day. I've been driving for years so a slip up shouldn't be such a big deal I have to lie about it, right? My recruiter said it's just unnecessary paperwork and not worth mentioning. What do you think?
My PTSD diagnosis is fairly recent (two weeks ago), anxiety not so much, but I thought about getting psychologically reevaluated at a different clinic, just to have a second opinion because I'm not completely convinced that my diagnosis is correct. Still, the SSRIs and anxiety would disqualify me, so if I decide to go I wouldn't mention that at MEPS. If I mention it, I already know from my own research that I'd have to wait 36 months to enlist, but by then I'll be graduated from college and starting a new career. This is the perfect time in my life for a few years of service and I wholeheartedly want to do it.
As for why I want to enlist, I've wanted to for a long time. Every soldier I have ever met has this same aura about them, this captivating tenacity, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, diligence, respect for others, motivation, discipline, everything I hope to become. I can't even put my finger on it, there's this X factor that they all have and I crave it, I want to earn it. They get it from the military and while I'm sure there are other places to get it, I've never met anyone who had it except for service members. I want to be a part of something bigger than myself and work hard. I want to belong to something. I think this is an amazing opportunity for me to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and expand my horizons by pushing myself beyond my limits to become more. I have been so excited about this and I'm so scared of losing my opportunity. I don't expect it to be easy, on the contrary. Still, I expect it to be fulfilling and worthwhile. It's all I can think about these days! I explained my reasons to my recruiter's boss and I swear I saw the same light come on in her eyes that I felt in my heart, she knew exactly what I was describing. There is something about it that is drawing me in and I can't wait to grow.
Please let me know what you guys think. I speak with my therapist Tuesday morning to get her opinion on me enlisting because she knows my mental health and capabilities better than anyone and will be honest about if this would be a bad idea.
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I am 26 years old and trying to get everything in order to enlist. I plan on being honest(if there there is paperwork about it) about past wellness concerns. MY concern is that at the age of 21 I was brought to a hospital because I had an edible and I experienced a true panic attack. The doctor wrote that I overdosed on marijuana. I have never had a panic attack since. I never was prescribed meds or went to therapy. Is this almost certainly grounds to be permanently denied? I have not been to meps yet Thank you
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I have read AR 735-5
I understand it outlines the process for establishing and maintaining accountability to contractors.
Buuuuut what I can’t find, is any regulation or anything that covers US Army Equipment in use by foreign militaries.
Such as would be the case if one were operating alongside them. Anyone know of anything anywhere that covers this?
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I’m trying to join but don’t want to disclose I was previously prescribed Adderall. I was never technically diagnosed with ADHD, I simply went to a psych during college and asked them to prescribe me adderall because I had tried a family members and it helped me study. Have been off the medication for over 3 years now with no issues. Was always on private health insurance. I just don’t know if the Army will have access to your old private medical insurance records that will show which medications you have ever been prescribed. Thanks!
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What's the best way for me to go to SOCM? I'm probably gonna do 20, so getting stuck somewhere for a few years doesn't scare me. My window opens in December, if that makes a difference.
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https://ncosupport.com/armypromotions/promotion-trend-report.html
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2021.10.26 02:03 coolfrog1101Provisionally passed at 100q's in 110 minutes (first attempt)
Hi folks! I provisionally passed CISSP on 10/22/21 at 100 questions. This was my first attempt.Big shoutout to this subreddit, as I wouldn't have known what resources to use in my studies without you guys. Also, thank you to everyone who has posted about their testing experience. Reading about your guys' experiences always gave me the morale boost to believe that it would be possible for me to pass one day too.
My Background:
I have a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, and have Security+, CySA+, CCNA, and AWS Cloud Practitioner. Having CCNA knowledge really helped me out with the Communications and Network Security domain, but it's not a necessity to pass.
I have 4 years of paid IT experience, and will be substituting 1 year of experience with my Bachelor's degree. My manager at work will be endorsing me for the certification. This is my work experience:
- 1.5 years as a SOC Analyst (This is the role I'm working in currently)
- 1 year as an infrastructure admin (I got a combination of networking and virtualization experience in this role)
- 1 year as a service desk analyst
- 0.5 years as an A/V (Audio/video) technician
My Resources (In order of when I worked through them):- Kelly Handerhan's Cybrary Course
- Eleventh Hour Book
- Sybex CISSP Official Study Guide (9th edition) -- I tried to read this cover to cover and couldn't. I read 5 chapters, and ended up using the book as reference for anything I didn't know. I ended up perusing the table of contents for any sections I didn't recognize/feel confident in, and only read those sections.
- CISSP MindMaps (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdGEfEyJhKWyryIvx_jm1jn6ZMTi7gW
- Boson Practice Exams -- I only did 1.5 of these tests before giving up on them. I felt the content was too deep in the weeds for my tastes, however, I know this has been a reliable resource for a LOT of people. I would say as you're going through your studies, you will figure out what resources click with you and which ones don't. If a resource isn't helping you, don't be afraid to try something else. We all have different learning styles.
- Sybex Official practice tests
- Kelly Handerhan's 'Why you will pass CISSP': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Y6Zog8h2A
- Andrew Ramdayal 'CISSP Testing Secrets All Students should know' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CanT50bzEV0 **This video is SUPER crucial to helping me navigate the questions and pass! Brush up on this video right before taking the test.
The test wasn't as difficult as I was expecting, and I generally felt good about my prospects of passing. However, you do need to have the right mindset about how to navigate the questions, and I attribute that to my success. It doesn't matter much you study or how much you know if you don't know how to strategically navigate the questions and answers, and as everyone says, you need to think like a manager.
Andrew Ramdayal's video will really help you out with this. The two biggest takeaways from his video for me were: 'if one choice does the others, then that is the answer' and 'if you are doing that choice, you are not doing the others'. Additionally, there were a few questions where it came down to two choices: either a technical or managerial answer. Make sure to remind yourself to pick the managerial answer in these situations. This test felt more like an English comprehension test, and you almost have to read the questions like a lawyer to truly understand what they are asking for. Apply the techniques that Kelly and Andrew mention in their videos, and the correct answer will become much easier to pick out.
Other tips: Always think about what the long term or end game solution should be when picking an answer, and think of yourself as a risk advisor giving a suggestion to management, not as an engineer solving a technical problem.
I studied for this test for about 3.5 months. To be honest, I procrastinated a fair bit and only spent about an hour each week day, and ramped up to about 6+ hours per day about a week and a half out from my test date. You can definitely pass it sooner than 3.5 months if you can dedicate at least a couple of hours a day to studying.
Lastly, as everyone says, don't be concerned about memorizing, but be concerned about knowing and understanding the concepts. You don't need to memorize every fire extinguisher class or every NIST publication number, but make sure you know your processes (Ex: Risk management, BCP, SDLC, etc.) and know what order each step should happen.
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Finollow ko na yung steps sa video hanggang sa pag bayad ng exam fee, pero kailangan daw mag pasa ng email with exam date. Kaso wala naman nakalagay na exam date sa temporary account ko?? Saan po ba makikita?
submitted byAWeirdoughtodlsu [link][comments]2021.10.05 21:43 SpikeyZOONResources for those struggling with ADHD: grants, accommodations, and reimbursements to help you succeed
Hey there!
I know this is long, but please bare with me!
I'd like to share awareness over some of the campus and government resources for those who primarily deal with the ongoing dysfunction of ADHD. I have had the fortune of discovering all of this in or before my first-term-first-year, so this is speaking from personal current experience. It has absolutely helped immensely on my end to both be aware and stay connected to what services I can use and rely upon when challenge comes.
As well, please don't take this as literal stone. It's only to help give you a idea from my personal experience; we are all different and so are our needs and circumstances. Take what you reasonably need in order to succeed. If you have any doubts whether or not you may qualify for something please seek official confirmation; because after all, this is only coming from one person. I may also have made assumptions or errors, or information could be outdated.
Please keep in mind that all these services are intended to alleviate some of the imminent feeling of demand on your shoulders so you can perform in the moment, but they are not to displace your own responsibility. You gotta stay honest with yourself as best you can!
Requirements: documentation from a physician or family doctor that advocates for having ADHD and related conditions, or go through a process to prove you have ADHD. Fill a form together of your symptoms and how they could be minimized by the university. Stay connected and communicate.
Provides: extra time on tests (exams and quizzes), separate quiet exam area to write them (top floor Mac Hall; needs advanced registration), breaks during physical tests, alternative electronic formats for purchased textbooks, and official permission to record lectures in audio for only personal use if the professor(s) are also OK with it. Additional resources available for those struggling with acute bouts of depression or other emergent problems, as well as help for more ongoing problems.
To a lesser detail, the Nat Christie room beside the SAS is a quiet shared study space reserved for those who are registered with the SAS. You will have to ask for access and after approval you can just use your ID card to enter. You can register for a locker inside there too.
Please see here for more information or visit their office in the top floor of Mac Hall.
Provides: counselling from someone who already knows how our brains work, and is thus better oriented for our uniqueness compared to generalized workshops. Also includes individuals in the autism spectrum.
Please see here for more information.
Requirements: documentation of permanent condition of ADHD with a financial need, under a student loan in active academia.
Provides: a yearly grant of $4 000 [currently].
Please see here for more information. Consult the SAS for more information. They can submit this on your behalf.
Requirements: fulfill the needs of the permanent disability grant.
Provides: significant reimbursements for equipment used for an academic laptop and case for it, audio recorder or a Livescribe pen and equipment, noise-cancelling headphones, and services from an approved academic strategist. Reimbursements are paid for equipment purchased within the three month pre-study period, of the started term.
I will emphasize. These are big game changers in the micro scale. The goal is to centralize all your material onto the laptop so you avoid the rampant disorganization we often experience. The noise-cancelling headphones are a game changer for our terrific ability to be distracted (and I will admit, it's warm and nice for winter). Having the ability to record high quality audio that's not draining our phone's battery helps immensely when we randomly zone out or hyperfocus on something random, but it can't be totally relied upon when we need to respect the privacy and desires of the professor in a particular course. Academic strategists will work one-on-one with you and your specific needs; the finances and qualifications are a bit more nuanced from what I am told, but there is an approved list of them on the SAS website. There are details that I am not sure about since I'm a little late to this bus, but definitely reach out if this interests you.
Please see here for information on academic strategist.
Addendum - why do people like us, out of all the visibly affected people of disability, deserve this kind of special treatment?
Judy Smith from the SAS really helped reframe that self-doubt in my mind. We still have to invest more time and effort into studying and daily functioning, thus the grant reflects that need by alleviating some of the demands for something like having to do a part-time job to make ends meet. We pay our dues by contributing to society later on, by getting the most out of our talents and merit. Go against the grain of doubt: it's there for a reason. This is to set up the foundation that allow us to devote the necessary additional time to study.
Requirements: a low income Albertan with Canadian citizenship, with ongoing prescription needs. For a single adult: make less than $16.6k a year. This goes for everyone--you don't need to have ADHD!
Provides: covers costs for medication, dental, and eye exam and glasses every two years. All of this is nuanced, but what I will say is that in my case, the costs of Vyvanse and a few other supplementary medications are fully covered. I get preventative dental cleaning every year for free and have the option of wisdom extractions (although no anaesthetic). This allowed me to opt-out of the union plans. Costs of glasses only goes up to a certain allowance.
This seems a bit daunting to apply for; so, if it seems much but you still are interested, I recommend contacting your Primary Care Network that handles your specific region for a community social worker for help. They will help fill the forms out on your behalf. For instance, this the webpage for the Calgary Foothills PCN. 811 if you need help finding this out. Community social workers can help you explore other programs that you may qualify for too.
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Again, I am only in my first year but I have miraculously developed organizational skills that work rather well so far. Here's a random list of what I found to be most helpful:
Google calendar. Religiously use this; put absolutely everything in there at the start of the semester. Colour-code courses if it helps. Put every due date, quiz, midterm, and exam in there and set appropriate advanced notifications. Physical class at 9-9:50am with notification at 15 minutes, mandatory Zoom class at 2-3pm with a five minute notification. Be absolutely thorough so you don't miss anything or incorrectly assign a date. View it every day and look ahead to at least have a rough idea what you need to prioritize. This totally frees up your anxiety and mental energy instead of having to constantly look through scheduling stuff, repeatedly forgetting and feeling embarrassed even though you're trying.
2-in-1 laptop with a digital pen. Expensive, but it absolutely changed everything for me. I wanted the memory retention of writing without the drawbacks of lugging paper everywhere. I personally went all the way up to an XPS 13 9310 with the official PN579X pen and it works wonders. Don't need a GPU for gaming (although it does play Tetris very nicely...). I don't lose my pen because I always put it back inside my headphone case; make a habit. The option to both type and draw on it as if it was a physical notepad is amazing, and is heavily related to the following:
OneNote. Whole idea was to centralize all your notes and course materials. It helps SO MUCH. Categorize everything from the start one by one, from course to subgroups so it doesn't look chaotic. This is Term 1, with KNES 259 taught by Professor Xavier, these are the outlines and this group here is for lecture notes and the additional pages are for additional notes. Got Powerpoints and PDFs for things like course outlines? Import all the pages right into the notebook. Got my pen? Draw notes over any and all documents. Highlight this and that. Put the audio recording in here. What's the Zoom link again? Go to the course outline because you're already using OneNote. But overall due dates? Let's look at the calendar instead for a visual.
What I recommend the most? Make a toolbar specifically for different colours. This is what I have right now. When you write pages of notes, follow that template. One press of your pen on the colour to change instead of repetitive chaos. No more walls of monotonous black; you can recognize key aspects of your writing just through the colour now. You wanna reorganize sections of your writing? Hold down the frontal top barrel button and lasso select what you need to be moved or deleted. And you can easily insert and remove space in between lines so it doesn't look so overwhelming. CTRL+F and CTRL+E for searching your own handwriting also works, as well as the embedded imported documents.
Maybe your writing is ugly like mine, but at least you don't need to scrap the whole darn page or be averse by your own organizational skills. It's amazing.
Although my content for now to study by myself, I think university is a fantastic way for us to feel interconnected. You've made a choice to belong to this community, and despite our individual aspects and struggles, we gotta focus on how to focus on what makes us function at our best. This means having the skills to realize our needs, reaching out for help when we need it, and knowing we have tools--that we don't necessarily have to use--available to help us.
All the best to current and future students--I really hope this helps you on your own journey!
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I'd like to share awareness over some of the campus and government resources for those who primarily deal with the ongoing dysfunction of ADHD. I have had the fortune of discovering all of this in or before my first-term-first-year, so this is speaking from personal current experience. It has absolutely helped immensely on my end to both be aware and stay connected to what services I can use and rely upon when challenge comes.
As well, please don't take this as literal stone. It's only to help give you a idea from my personal experience; we are all different and so are our needs and circumstances. Take what you reasonably need in order to succeed. If you have any doubts whether or not you may qualify for something please seek official confirmation; because after all, this is only coming from one person. I may also have made assumptions or errors, or information could be outdated.
Please keep in mind that all these services are intended to alleviate some of the imminent feeling of demand on your shoulders so you can perform in the moment, but they are not to displace your own responsibility. You gotta stay honest with yourself as best you can!
Requirements: documentation from a physician or family doctor that advocates for having ADHD and related conditions, or go through a process to prove you have ADHD. Fill a form together of your symptoms and how they could be minimized by the university. Stay connected and communicate.
Provides: extra time on tests (exams and quizzes), separate quiet exam area to write them (top floor Mac Hall; needs advanced registration), breaks during physical tests, alternative electronic formats for purchased textbooks, and official permission to record lectures in audio for only personal use if the professor(s) are also OK with it. Additional resources available for those struggling with acute bouts of depression or other emergent problems, as well as help for more ongoing problems.
To a lesser detail, the Nat Christie room beside the SAS is a quiet shared study space reserved for those who are registered with the SAS. You will have to ask for access and after approval you can just use your ID card to enter. You can register for a locker inside there too.
Please see here for more information or visit their office in the top floor of Mac Hall.
Provides: counselling from someone who already knows how our brains work, and is thus better oriented for our uniqueness compared to generalized workshops. Also includes individuals in the autism spectrum.
Please see here for more information.
Requirements: documentation of permanent condition of ADHD with a financial need, under a student loan in active academia.
Provides: a yearly grant of $4 000 [currently].
Please see here for more information. Consult the SAS for more information. They can submit this on your behalf.
Requirements: fulfill the needs of the permanent disability grant.
Provides: significant reimbursements for equipment used for an academic laptop and case for it, audio recorder or a Livescribe pen and equipment, noise-cancelling headphones, and services from an approved academic strategist. Reimbursements are paid for equipment purchased within the three month pre-study period, of the started term.
I will emphasize. These are big game changers in the micro scale. The goal is to centralize all your material onto the laptop so you avoid the rampant disorganization we often experience. The noise-cancelling headphones are a game changer for our terrific ability to be distracted (and I will admit, it's warm and nice for winter). Having the ability to record high quality audio that's not draining our phone's battery helps immensely when we randomly zone out or hyperfocus on something random, but it can't be totally relied upon when we need to respect the privacy and desires of the professor in a particular course. Academic strategists will work one-on-one with you and your specific needs; the finances and qualifications are a bit more nuanced from what I am told, but there is an approved list of them on the SAS website. There are details that I am not sure about since I'm a little late to this bus, but definitely reach out if this interests you.
Please see here for information on academic strategist.
Addendum - why do people like us, out of all the visibly affected people of disability, deserve this kind of special treatment?
Judy Smith from the SAS really helped reframe that self-doubt in my mind. We still have to invest more time and effort into studying and daily functioning, thus the grant reflects that need by alleviating some of the demands for something like having to do a part-time job to make ends meet. We pay our dues by contributing to society later on, by getting the most out of our talents and merit. Go against the grain of doubt: it's there for a reason. This is to set up the foundation that allow us to devote the necessary additional time to study.
Requirements: a low income Albertan with Canadian citizenship, with ongoing prescription needs. For a single adult: make less than $16.6k a year. This goes for everyone--you don't need to have ADHD!
Provides: covers costs for medication, dental, and eye exam and glasses every two years. All of this is nuanced, but what I will say is that in my case, the costs of Vyvanse and a few other supplementary medications are fully covered. I get preventative dental cleaning every year for free and have the option of wisdom extractions (although no anaesthetic). This allowed me to opt-out of the union plans. Costs of glasses only goes up to a certain allowance.
This seems a bit daunting to apply for; so, if it seems much but you still are interested, I recommend contacting your Primary Care Network that handles your specific region for a community social worker for help. They will help fill the forms out on your behalf. For instance, this the webpage for the Calgary Foothills PCN. 811 if you need help finding this out. Community social workers can help you explore other programs that you may qualify for too.
Please see here for more information.
Again, I am only in my first year but I have miraculously developed organizational skills that work rather well so far. Here's a random list of what I found to be most helpful:
Google calendar. Religiously use this; put absolutely everything in there at the start of the semester. Colour-code courses if it helps. Put every due date, quiz, midterm, and exam in there and set appropriate advanced notifications. Physical class at 9-9:50am with notification at 15 minutes, mandatory Zoom class at 2-3pm with a five minute notification. Be absolutely thorough so you don't miss anything or incorrectly assign a date. View it every day and look ahead to at least have a rough idea what you need to prioritize. This totally frees up your anxiety and mental energy instead of having to constantly look through scheduling stuff, repeatedly forgetting and feeling embarrassed even though you're trying.
2-in-1 laptop with a digital pen. Expensive, but it absolutely changed everything for me. I wanted the memory retention of writing without the drawbacks of lugging paper everywhere. I personally went all the way up to an XPS 13 9310 with the official PN579X pen and it works wonders. Don't need a GPU for gaming (although it does play Tetris very nicely...). I don't lose my pen because I always put it back inside my headphone case; make a habit. The option to both type and draw on it as if it was a physical notepad is amazing, and is heavily related to the following:
OneNote. Whole idea was to centralize all your notes and course materials. It helps SO MUCH. Categorize everything from the start one by one, from course to subgroups so it doesn't look chaotic. This is Term 1, with KNES 259 taught by Professor Xavier, these are the outlines and this group here is for lecture notes and the additional pages are for additional notes. Got Powerpoints and PDFs for things like course outlines? Import all the pages right into the notebook. Got my pen? Draw notes over any and all documents. Highlight this and that. Put the audio recording in here. What's the Zoom link again? Go to the course outline because you're already using OneNote. But overall due dates? Let's look at the calendar instead for a visual.
What I recommend the most? Make a toolbar specifically for different colours. This is what I have right now. When you write pages of notes, follow that template. One press of your pen on the colour to change instead of repetitive chaos. No more walls of monotonous black; you can recognize key aspects of your writing just through the colour now. You wanna reorganize sections of your writing? Hold down the frontal top barrel button and lasso select what you need to be moved or deleted. And you can easily insert and remove space in between lines so it doesn't look so overwhelming. CTRL+F and CTRL+E for searching your own handwriting also works, as well as the embedded imported documents.
Maybe your writing is ugly like mine, but at least you don't need to scrap the whole darn page or be averse by your own organizational skills. It's amazing.
Although my content for now to study by myself, I think university is a fantastic way for us to feel interconnected. You've made a choice to belong to this community, and despite our individual aspects and struggles, we gotta focus on how to focus on what makes us function at our best. This means having the skills to realize our needs, reaching out for help when we need it, and knowing we have tools--that we don't necessarily have to use--available to help us.
All the best to current and future students--I really hope this helps you on your own journey!
2021.09.29 23:59 May32019265 write up + AMA
Exam date: 15/9/21I think I've read a billion of these write ups. It's only fair to pay it forward. I'm a non-US IMG, with an average background in basic sciences. Nothing I say is particularly unheard of, but regardless ...........
- Sketchy and Pixorize. Make 4 subjects your bitch (I beg you): Micro, pharm, immuno, and biochem
- Find what works for you early on. Tinkering with things is good early on, and is actually encouraged. Find out if you're a video lecture person or book person, picture memory person or mnemonic person, goljan podcast enjoyer or a pathoma loving sigma male/female. These are obviously not mutually exclusive .
- Doing AMBOSS prior to UWORLD will provide a great baseline scaffolding for you to learn the maximum from UWORLD. Even if you do a bit of AMBOSS, doing questions creates pattern recognition. ( I feel like there is nothing more important than this if you want to cross that 230 with ease)
- Schedule your days. The worst thing possible is to be 5 days away from your exam, and not know what is the most effective use of your time. Set up a schedule for yourself: When you'll take each NBME, how much UWORLD/AMBOSS you'll cover, when your break days/ life commitments will be.
- DO NOT OBSESS over the little things: Balance any neuroticism with logical thinking. YOU ARE IN CONTROL. Whatever target you set for yourself, YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH IT. There's a fine line between healthy and unhealthy preoccupation with this exam. Don't allow it to consume you. Schedule in little breaks for things you like: Gym, spending time with loved ones, watching Netflix, yada yada yada.
- I understand everyone is different and has works with different strengths and weakness . I consider myself a person who has extremely poor memory recall ability (And a bad case of imposter syndrome :/ ). I knew this and put in twice the work than is usually needed, I wanted this score badly........... and made a lot of sacrifices to make it happen
- I did all of ANKING. But honestly, I don't think this helped as much as doing 3 qbanks did (RX,UWORLD, AMBOSS)
- I want to be very transparent about my timeline. I did study for this exam for almost year and a half (After 2 gruesome years of basic sciences) I'm kind of paranoid about maybe not reading the room. I understand the time line I followed isn't possible for everyone. Success should be measured by one's own merit. If you're happy, nothing else should matter
Assessments:
AMBOSS SA: 245 20 Weeks out NBME 27: 250 10 Weeks out NBME 28: 252 5 Weeks out UWSA1: 275 4 Weeks out Free120: 92% 3 Weeks out NBME 29: 262 2 Weeks out NBME 30: 254 1 Week out UWSA2: 266 1 Week out
*TLDR* Trust yourself, schedule yourself, test yourself.....And you will prevail over this exam
P.S: I apologize for the absolute shit formatting and presentation of this write up. It's my first big post, and I'm sorry if its hard to read :( . Also please feel free to AMA below
REAL DEAL: 265
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