tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21691361.post1290858746404724799..comments2024-03-15T03:19:38.767-04:00Comments on Dragonfly: peeking into the civilian world...Marine Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10464082946014198195noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21691361.post-85189187993913795002008-04-30T21:52:00.000-04:002008-04-30T21:52:00.000-04:00Ack. I'm sorry. I have been out of it. My husba...Ack. I'm sorry. I have been out of it. My husband recently GOT a job after so many weeks unemployed (a good one, he is happy). So I have been off.. and in la la land. I should have checked in sooner.<BR/><BR/>I'd be as lost on a military base as you are in civvie-land. I hope it gets better, fast.<BR/><BR/>How long is this duty station assignment? Any ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21691361.post-86449250545238348652008-04-29T21:21:00.000-04:002008-04-29T21:21:00.000-04:00No fun. But at least that lawyer hat came in handy...No fun. But at least that lawyer hat came in handy. :D<BR/><BR/>So you are entering the civilian world as I am entering the military one. I am concerned about dealing with all those things you mentioned that you rely on. I am sure we'll both be just fine, wait, we'll be great.Butterfly Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795994131755311131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21691361.post-19022354900569329802008-04-29T14:50:00.000-04:002008-04-29T14:50:00.000-04:00Ouch a hundred times over. That sounds horrible. ...Ouch a hundred times over. That sounds horrible. But at least you had the common sense to go over it all and realize that things were different. We have had to provide a military clause to most of our landlords. They all claim that the "standard state agreement" they have us fill out covers us. Ours is much more in depth (and has more "outs" to help us...and it IS a legal M/C because I got it from the Soldiers' & Sailors' Relief Act). One landlord didn't want it included. We told him we'd walk, thankyouverymuch. He accepted it. Some landlords don't realize that they'll be guaranteed rent for at least one year...perhaps 2 or more, if they treat you right.<BR/><BR/>We are headed into our 3rd year here. While I wish we didn't have to lease a duplex, at least we've had a decent home in a good school district. I do hate noisy neighbors, there's a construction pit next door (granted, it wasn't there when we moved in 2 years ago, but it's there now).<BR/><BR/>I hope that you can find a home soon, one that fits your needs, wants AND desires.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956372504248127591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21691361.post-10955898290781698682008-04-29T11:56:00.000-04:002008-04-29T11:56:00.000-04:00Goodness...that sounds like some of the renters ar...Goodness...that sounds like some of the renters around here. There are plenty of horror stories to be had! I hope you find something soon!calistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13413573002323338625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21691361.post-62518264214156651042008-04-29T09:53:00.000-04:002008-04-29T09:53:00.000-04:00I'll be praying for you as you prepare to move and...I'll be praying for you as you prepare to move and all the stress that brings with it. I know first hand that the transition from military life to the civilian world is difficult. Keep in mind that this move is temporary and you are a very independent and capable person!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493665532285353985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21691361.post-54491856995151429662008-04-29T09:47:00.000-04:002008-04-29T09:47:00.000-04:00good luck! technically we are at a remote duty sta...good luck! technically we are at a remote duty station (although we do have the USMA near us but lets be honest not much help to a marine family!). it has its pros and cons, I think its harder on the family. Although its a little easier to perhaps leave a little bit of life as just your own. Notice I said perhaps!<BR/><BR/>at least you will still have all of us online!The Mrs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05390271129994451360noreply@blogger.com