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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

The joys of living on base

I forgot what it was like to be on a base that has real exercises. Oh yea, in case you didn't know....a military exercise is basically like practicing war on base. For the past 5 years, we lived off base. Not to mention, it was a training base so their exercises were WAY different than at a "real" lol base. I went to the post office today and had to show my id to get in the door just to check my mail. Now really? If a terrorist decides to hit the base, I'm thinking the post office isn't high on the list. Next I went to the bx but didn't have to show anything to get in the door. hhmmmm I think a 3 story building (kinda like a mini-mall....the commissary and food court are there too) would be a more likely target. After that, I went to the Arts & Crafts Center. yep, had to show my id there too. Now I know its just the military policy and you are supposed to have to show your id everywhere you go during an exercise. I know the rules. I worked on base for a few years myself. I just think its silly where they DIDN'T check ids.
Oh, speaking of jobs....here's an update. I printed out the gazillion page application. Ok, its more like 20 - 30 but STILL thats a lot! Not to mention, the info they ask for is repetitive. I sssooo wanted to say, "See SAME ANSWER on pg 14." lol I can't even turn in my application until I have a copy of my high school diploma or a letter from the school saying I received a high school diploma. How crazy is that?! One guy I talked to said he even had a college degree to show them but no high school diploma proof. They wouldn't accept that. Oh well, rules are rules, no matter how stupid I think they are. I called my mom and asked her to stop by the high school and get my proof. They told her that she needed a notarized letter saying that I gave her my permission to pick up a copy of my diploma or my transcripts. Ok, gee, wouldn't it just be easier if I sent a letter requesting needed info directly to the school? That would save time. Then they can send it directly to me. So, I'm looking at a minimum of 15 days before I can have all the paperwork needed to apply for a job. I just hope that the 2 jobs I want to apply for are still open when this is all said & done. I guess if its meant to be for me to have a job, then everything will work out.

3 comments:

Sharon said...

I know where you are coming from, sister! I live on an RAAF base in Australia (my husband is a chaplain) and the rules can seem so random at times. We are just about to head into another exercise period with fast jets flying at night! I have been warned by an Air Traffic Controller friend not to expect to get much sleep in November! Great! Oh well, such is life in the military, I suppose.

Debby said...

Gosh Michelle I'm so sorry. Must be frustrating. And you are right ya know. All this effort is a sure sign that something super positive is going to happen. If your dh is in Texas can you somehow fax or email or something that allows him to pick up the needed transcripts?

Anne said...

Good grief! Showing your Id all over the place, what a nuisance...