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Re:What If You Could Do It All Over? by AYBABTME on Saturday December 26, 2020 @09:04PM (#25548194)
I've had a very strangely similar path, however I still haven't given up on my teenage dreams: call me delusional! I like to think the military gave me the will strength to push until I get some (imperfect) version of what I want, and not let setbacks paint my forward outlook too much.

I'd agree with your conclusion and encourage you to sell everything and go have fun.

Re:What If You Could Do It All Over? by kodah on Saturday December 26, 2020 @09:21PM (#25548267)
I haven't given up, I'm still here, still working in software. I'm just doing it my way now, with some new priorities, I suppose. The military is a complex subject for me and my friends. There are good things I can say and there are awful things I can say. Regardless, I will always be proud of what I did and accomplished in that time. It makes me proud you've made something of post-service life though, veterans will always hold a special place in my mind.
Re:What If You Could Do It All Over? by tailspin2019 on Sunday December 27, 2020 @06:24AM (#25550308)
You're not delusional