He seems like a really grounded, down to earth person. Good for him. But he really isn't "starting over".
A retired Army Colonel with 30 years service is pulling around $7500 p/m in retired pay, not to mention healthcare, and dental. Add another $2,000 per month for the GI Bill housing allowance and you can see why starting over isn't so difficult for him.
At my TAP class (course for transitioning veterans), the instructor gave an example of two married colonels who retired and went to Hawaii so they could go to college full time and collect the $2900 housing allowance/ each.
I wish they would limit the GI Bill to Captain (O-3) and below as a retired major doesn't really need the help. This would be similar how retired majors cant get veterans preference for federal jobs since they are actually already at an advantage. The money saved can go to ensuring this program doesn't receive austerity cuts in the future.
A retired Army Colonel with 30 years service is pulling around $7500 p/m in retired pay, not to mention healthcare, and dental. Add another $2,000 per month for the GI Bill housing allowance and you can see why starting over isn't so difficult for him.
At my TAP class (course for transitioning veterans), the instructor gave an example of two married colonels who retired and went to Hawaii so they could go to college full time and collect the $2900 housing allowance/ each.
I wish they would limit the GI Bill to Captain (O-3) and below as a retired major doesn't really need the help. This would be similar how retired majors cant get veterans preference for federal jobs since they are actually already at an advantage. The money saved can go to ensuring this program doesn't receive austerity cuts in the future.
CLEPS Passed: 10 DSST Passed: 11 TECEPS: 1
PrLoko-isms
Don't waste time by trying to save time. The only sure way to complete your degree is to knock out credits quickly and efficiently.
Don't let easiness bite you in the rear. Know your endgame (where you want to be) and plan backward from there. Your education is a means to an end.
Be honest professionally, socially and academically. There are people (especially little ones) who look up to you and they're going by your example.
Be proud. Whether you're an Engineer or Fast Food worker, there is honor and dignity in hard work.
Picking on people weaker than you only proves that you are a weak person.
PrLoko-isms
Don't waste time by trying to save time. The only sure way to complete your degree is to knock out credits quickly and efficiently.
Don't let easiness bite you in the rear. Know your endgame (where you want to be) and plan backward from there. Your education is a means to an end.
Be honest professionally, socially and academically. There are people (especially little ones) who look up to you and they're going by your example.
Be proud. Whether you're an Engineer or Fast Food worker, there is honor and dignity in hard work.
Picking on people weaker than you only proves that you are a weak person.
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