My brother had a double-major: beer with & coeds.
My older brother graduated, with honors, his degree was in microbioligy.
I still made more than twice what he ever did.
My brother had a double-major: beer with & coeds.
But aren’t college benefits harder to acquire? It used to be x-amount of “active time” didn’t it? Boot camp counted along with MOS school but full benefits used to be a challenge. That may have changed recently though.Or go Guard. The more and more I learn, the more and more I’m convinced most males need to be put in a semi-independent structured growth environment from 18-24.
But aren’t college benefits harder to acquire? It used to be x-amount of “active time” didn’t it? Boot camp counted along with MOS school but full benefits used to be a challenge. That may have changed recently though.
You’re right, forgot about that one.I don’t know the details, but Guard is also eligible for some state TA benefits and other Hazlewood Act-ish type benefits.
You’re right, forgot about that one.
I should have changed MOSs after my first enlistment to something more fun and stayed for 20+.Honestly, if I could do it all over again, I would go Guard as soon as my shortest AD hitch was up, if I even went AD at all.
My father got a damn good education in the Air Force that transferred to a civilian job. Use to be called "multi-trades", that covered electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics and a few others. There are lots of military fields that can teach you a trade that will very easily transition into civilian jobs. Plus they feed you, clothe you, and give you a place to sleep!Honestly, if I could do it all over again, I would go Guard as soon as my shortest AD hitch was up, if I even went AD at all.
Out of curiosity, how long ago did your last one graduate?
We’re looking at 27K annually. That’s for Tech, about the cheapest 4-year school in Texas.
Named schools don't teach kids better, but they have powerful alumni networks. There's value in that.
When my daughter went to MTSU, I paid the first year as much as I could to help her. Long story short. When they have to pay the loans back, they will be studying and not partying up their college days. It will help them grow up, and take on responsibility. Besides there is so many grants they can apply for before they even start the student loans. And, with the student loan forgiveness that is already in play. It is silly to spend your money that you would never get back.Plus….They are less likely to waste their own money when they will party it up, and nearly flunk out on yours. Just my experience. Good luckI was blessed most of my life with 360 acres of family-owned land in Jack County which I had mostly to myself.
I’ve never had to share a hunting lease in my 62-years on earth. Yes, call me spoiled.
That had to be sold off several years ago when my mother developed dementia.
I currently own 30 acres not too far from there, but I’m probably going to have to sell to send my son to college.
Which I guess would leave me looking for a lease. But I not only do I not know how to look for one, I don’t even know if a season lease would be worthwhile for me.
I don’t really enjoy deer hunting that much anymore. The only Texas hunting I truly enjoy are turkey, quail, and capping feral hogs with a pistol.
What would miss is being able to roam the brush with a handgun and popping hogs, or ambushing them occasionally (that’s the only “hunting” I do over a feeder), locating turkeys & calling in gobblers (sometimes coyotes & bobcats), or following a good dog in search of Bob whites. Pond fishing is definitely a plus.
If a season lease is a matter of “here’s your little corner to setup your stand & feeder”, count me out. I do keep feeders, but only for supplement, baiting hogs, and letting the youngsters get their feet wet taking their first doe.
So, after reading my life story there, what advice do you have for a Texas hunting lease virgin? Is a lease even suitable for my needs? If so, how do I go about finding one? My budget would be $5k annually.
When my daughter went to MTSU, I paid the first year as much as I could to help her. Long story short. When they have to pay the loans back, they will be studying and not partying up their college days. It will help them grow up, and take on responsibility. Besides there is so many grants they can apply for before they even start the student loans. And, with the student loan forgiveness that is already in play. It is silly to spend your money that you would never get back.Plus….They are less likely to waste their own money when they will party it up, and nearly flunk out on yours. Just my experience. Good luck