The things I miss about the military 1. The friends that I made. 2. Free Halo jumps. 3. Free static line jumps. 4. Free ammo and range time. 5. Free gym membership on base. The things I don't miss 1. Everything else.
My Commanding Officer asked me the exact same thing when I told her I was not getting the vaccine and I would get out before I did. I feel you. This is great.
@@tryagainb9669 how do you know I didn't complain? I just didn't have the courage to say no. But I found it. Just like he didn't the courage yet to say what he was going to do WITHOUT the Navy.
When I discharged from the Navy, they were shocked that I declined re-enlistment bonus and were talking to me like I was a biggest idiot for leaving. I quickly realized they were holding me back from fulfilling my life mission. Never let anyone hold you back! Hold your head high and pursue your life goals!
The British Army was pretty similar mate. I got sent to a random Major I have never seen and he stared at me so angry and asked me why I wouldn’t want to be a soldier
As a retired Vet myself, during my discharge experience there was no questions ask what I’m going to do, as a matter of fact I got the feeling that command viewed it as a bother because it was more paper work for them! I do think there should be support for members discharging! In my case the army spent probably over $100,000 on my training to effectively kill people! They created a trained killer then they just release you without any decompression courses, counseling ect! Does that makes sense to anyone? Sorry for the long post it got me pissed off. It was the best time of my life and the worst time of my life!
Man I hear you about the best and worst time of your life. I retired in 2020 after 20 years and I'm in the same boat. I'm going to college but part of me still can't wrap my head around that part of my life never coming back. It sucks but I actually miss the hell out of the army. There was no guidance for me either on my way out, it was in the middle of covid and I barely saw a soul when I was outprocessing. If your really feeling lost, the VA offers support groups, maybe try those out? I've been to a couple and it helps somewhat just to vent with those dudes. As far as what to do in the future, shit I'm still trying to figure that part out. I enrolled in school more or less just to start doing something. Hope things get better man.
Thing about being in the military is that you don’t even need the combat experience to have the struggles that come after. I was an Army MP from 1987-1995. Remember in the movie Shawshank Redemption when they are in the yard talking about Brooks being institutionalized? That is exactly what the military does to you. At first you can’t stand it, then you get to the point where you depend on it for every aspect of your life. When I got out in 95 I was on the balls of my ass for a solid 5 years. Nobody gave two shits. There were no programs in the military to help you transition like there is today. The military needed me…’till they didn’t. They handed me my DD 214 and gave me the boot. My last day was like any other day of the week. No party from my family for what I had achieved, no backyard cookout no nothing. I can't begin to explain why that day bothered me so fucking much, but it was absolutely soul crushing. Anyway back then, you had to WORK to find a job. You had to go down to the unemployment office with every other out of work, long haired derelict and suffer thru that degrading hellhole. Type applications on a typewriter, read newspapers. Cold call businesses. Wasn’t no sitting home on a computer filling out applications on line in your underwear and a bag of Cheetos. Oh no! You had to get out there and beat the bushes. Then if you we’re lucky enough to find a job you couldn’t turn that military mentality off. Nobody understood it. Got fired or quit from most jobs I had. It was a pure living hell I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. I still haven’t completely recovered. I prefer solitude and can count the amount of people I want around me at any given time on one hand. The feeling of betrayal is suffocating not only from the military but from people that vowed to be there for me to help get me get a foot in the door of good jobs that all the sudden had no time for me now that I was no longer part of the club. Oh yea. Now I can only imagine having to deal with what I had to deal with PLUS the combat experience and the PTSD that comes with it. It’s heartbreaking.
I hear you man! My work was Naval intelligence. I got out and could only talk about the training with weapons and explosives but not the actual job I was trained to do. There’s not many jobs for trained killers.
Exactly right. “They” have convinced everybody that the best career is one where you become a peasant, working for the “company store”. It’s good to break out of that mindset. It can be scary, but it is liberating.
I had a similar conversation with a Command Sergeant Major when I left the Army. I told him exactly (well, almost) what you said that you wished you had said. They love to belittle and make you believe you're no good because they've spent sooo much time making you what they thought you should be. I had my speech rehearsed and I never took my eyes off him. I drove off base a few hours later for the last time.
I left a 6-figure government job in IT when I was 38 years old. God called me to preach the everlasting Gospel and it is the best honor one can have from the Almighty. No regrets.
Thats what I did too when I got out of the Navy. I helped people. I worked for Highway Patrol and helped sooo many people. I worked in Corrections and brought GED programs to inmates, I became a college professor and have helped over 30,000 students achieve their goals and have a better life. I personally have 5 college degrees and try to help everyone I meet. I like you traveled the world with the Navy and have so much knowledge and love sharing it and helping people. This comes back to you 10-fold. I have a half million-dollar home in Wyoming, Jeeps, trucks, all my martial arts stuff, a home gym, guitars. My wife and I even rescue dogs and save them. Currently have 12 dogs, 1 being my service dog, Germain Shepherd. Love ya bro, keep hitting it hard. There needs to me more of us.
I retired from submarines in '96 and the CO asked me "Hey Chief, what are you going to do once you retire?" I replied with glee, "Cartwheels Sir!" I cartwheeled right into the County Sheriff's Department and worked in corrections. I was hired by a retired Master Chief Bubblehead who told me this would be the easiest money I would ever make. What the hell, working in a jail locked up all day is almost the same as being deployed on a submarine! Easy money baby!
Chadd…..You just shifted gears on the “Truck Talk” forum! Very meaningful message and perspective. The NAVY was simply part of your life, rather than the meaning and definition of your life. I can relate….We all have chapter’s in our own book of our life, but it is the finished book as a whole, that matters MOST! ✝️🙏🏼🇺🇸
I worked for the federal government as a LEO for 20 years. I retired at 52 rather than put up with their crap to mandatory retirement and even my coworkers asked "what are you gonna do? I'm living on acerage in SC, with a little rental property income and my pension and spend my time with my wife and sons. I've got enough to do (now in my 60s) just looking after family (father-in-law, aunts, nephew, etc..). It's like having a job but you've got to take care of your own. Nobody else, certainly not the government will.
I’m in the same situation. Turning 52 next month and retiring a year from now with 26 years in federal law-enforcement. I get the same question from a lot of my coworkers asking what I’m going to do. My answer is, “I’m going to retire, and just be retired”. So few of them can grasp that concept because everybody in my line of work is looking for the bigger and better Almighty dollar.
The thing I liked about this episode was Chad talking about how he wanted to have a good family, buy some land, travel and help people understand his wins and losses. That’s a remarkable vision. Most people would say “ I want to be rich and own a lot of stuff, travel the world, partying; Instead Chad talked about true prosperity, love, freedom and serving people. That’s gold!
The post office has this same mentality. They want to beat you down and continue adding more and more work to you. One time I had just bid on a mail route. It was a pie route. So easy. I thought I had it made. A week later they added about 2 and a half hours to the route in the slums. About that time I started listening to Chadd and 3 of 7. I said I wasn’t going to let them drag me down again. I started losing weight and working out. When they saw that I was delivering that big mail route plus running crazy amounts of mileage, they realized they couldn’t hurt this dude. They couldn’t drag me down anymore. People always talk about man I’m going to do this and that when I retire. So sad that people aren’t living their best life RIGHT NOW, while we are in our prime. If you’re waiting to live your life when you retire, you’re dead wrong.
@@mitchellferre1652 all my life I always heard that working for the post office was one of the best jobs you could ever have… And maybe at one time many years ago it was. But I worked for them for three months in a little town in Kentucky called Munfordville. I had just lost my job at UPS as a flight crew scheduler with the airline. When the postmaster interviewed me he told me he didn't wanna hire me but he had to because I was a veteran and he didn't have a choice. I should've got up and walked out right then and there but I was desperate. That job was so bad and so toxic I would literally not wish it on Joe Biden. That's how bad it was!
@@carolynsanchez3797 Go work for those asshats for 5 minutes and report back. It wasn't the work sweetheart it was the environment. Highly toxic and ran by complete morons...
I’ve been in the military. I’ve built a construction company from scratch. Then built a small logging company from scratch. Built two cabins from scratch. Not just built but cut all the lumber myself and did all the work 100% of it. I am the only person that believed I could do it. Every one just laughed and stared. People don’t accomplish things because they never give there self a chance
I really enjoy how you always try to apply your wisdom to the regular person who may have taken a different path in life but the situation is still the same. Keep it up these are great!
I worked for the power company for 37 years as a lineman and I have a great life. 4 grandkids 11 great grandkids. Wish I was in the country like you but still happy. I'm 76 so looks like I won't make it to the country but that's OK. Love your channel, you make a lot of sense.
My platoon sergeant essentially did the same thing to me when I was getting out of Ranger Regiment. “What are you going to go to do on the outside? Work at Kmart like everyone else? It doesn’t get better than this”
That is the standard question when leaving service. I held my head high over 20 years ago and told them I was leaving to live life. Left debt free with $$$ in the bank living the dream ever since. Spreading and living the Word of YHWH ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I work for a big government contractor. One year the had a survey asking all sorts of questions. The best question was " What is the BEST Part of Working Here?" I answered, the checks don't bounce. The reason I say that is because they don't pay you everyday. you have to work 10 days before you get a paycheck. it would really suck if after 10 days their check is no good. Think about it. So I told my buddy about the survey and about a year later he says that his boss called him up to tell him that his name came up in the managers meeting. so he says, what did I do now boss? His boss said the he had put that the best thing about working here was that the checks don't bounce. His boss agreed!
I passed up Marine OCS recently and got the same treatment from a HQ MSgt. Then I let out that I was a prior Marine Sgt, had my degree obviously, and my own business. Stared him dead in the eye and signed my voluntary release. He started back tracking trying to take back his insults and play friendly. He basically validated my reasons to NOT sign the line again for a few more years. Wise words my friend.
When I was getting out of the Army. They told me I was going to be a failure, homeless, and come crawling back within a few years. The best decision I ever made was leaving that toxic hell hole.
Same here, man. Ive been cursed with horrible leadership my whole career, and it stagnated and ended up being just like the dead end i joined to escape. With the lessions i learned, i will prosper once this nightmare is over.
Most people want to drag you into the gutter with them. I won't let anyone drag me into the gutter. Thanks for your up lifting encouragement ! Stand tall 😊
Yeah the Master Chief asked me the same question. I was scared as hell but I knew it was time to be a civilian. He asked what it would take to get me to re-enlist. I told him that I wanted the Admiral’s barge, long hair, a beard. I did 5 years total. God brought me my wife of 43+ years within 5 months of my discharge. God always has a plan!
When I was asked similar questions getting out of the army I simply said the army needs me more than I need it. Nothing anyone would tell me could ever convince me to stay in,ever.
Man I feel like that all the time!! My profession is industrial maintenance!! I was in the army from 98-08. I am constantly looking for the comrodery that I can’t find! So I joined the Tennessee State Guard and that helps a ton but my work atmosphere is killing me man!!! You ever feel like you’re in a never ending road and constantly going in circles???
speaking directly to my soul. thanks to my guardian angle (and Chili) who brought this episode to me this morning. BTW, this is timely and timeless - it doesn't matter what age or stage of life you're in. I'm daily watching "souls" being taken in a manner so insidiously their owners believe the multi-nat'l Co is doing them a favor. Today is my day off, 9/80 schedule. Yesterday I was just another grey man in line with the others and that evening I said something to my wife about the situation. 08:00, i just got back 40 years of life due to this sage advice. I'm lined up, the compass matches the runway heading and I'm putting the "balls to the wall."😎
Chadd, where I work my plan is to retire from here soon and pursue my own destiny in a way sort of like what you are doing. Funny thing is a coworker said I will take a 7% hit on my retirement if one retires before 62. My response was so what. I can make that difference up in a few hours of work of what my plan is to do after leaving here. They were taken back by response. Used to work for myself and can always fall back on that if my manufacturing idea doesn't work. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Great vid man!
Morning Chad I was active duty in Korea's My last 2 years in the army. It soured my mindset they assigned me to work for the UN in Pan mun jom. I researched jobs back home and found a great job to come home to. I worked the job and did what I set out to achieve marriage kids and a beautiful piece of property. I missed the commradery of the military and joined the national guard. This made my employer mad and they made my personal life miserable. You are totally right Sir people out here don't want to see us succeed.
I was stationed at Yokouska Naval base and it was a total joke. I already knew the Navy wasn't a serious place after speaking with veterans in Pensacola. My 3.5 years were a total nightmare. These people are a cult but don't understand that they are.
Amen brother! My navy recruiter asked me the same thing when I backed out of the delayed entry program. Before my second and final oath I decided to stay in college because I was smart enough to realize my recruiter was promising me nothing but lies. He was really pissed off because I had tested so high on the asvab and other bullcrap test they give u. If he had just been honest with me up front I probably would have joined no-problem. Keep up the talks man. U are spreading the wisdom that is so lacking in today's society. Inspiration!
That was the same reason why I quit, I also didn’t like the conspiracy theories behind the military, with imperialism, oil wars, experimentation on the soldiers, fuck that.
I didnt do anything close to what you did in the military but that's the same line of BS they lay at our feet when we leave. And that mentality is the exact same reason i left the air force after a few years. People ask me why i left the AF. I tell them this...Much like when I left home at 18 I felt like i matured past the point that I needed my parents. That was the same way I felt when I left the AF after a few years. While I was grateful for the 6-7 yrs there it was time to more on...I matured past the facade of the military life. Many "normal" folks struggle after military life let a lone some like yourself that has been through the ringer in the SEALS. All the best to you sir and continued success. (love the channel)
Your ego-less truth and straight shooting honesty is truly inspiring man. God led me to this channel and Im subscribed and here to stay. Cant afford to donate or even buy a t shirt from you. All I have to give is my full respect and admiration...and of course my full thanks for your dedication to all of your causes. Its righteous man.
I worked at a nasa facility for 32 years. For about the first half they rewarded individual excellence on the job with raises and promotions, etc. The rest of the workforce look up to their "leads" and strove to follow suit, but somewhere along the way they began to emphasize team efforts over individual efforts. I understand that it takes a team to pull off a project, but we already had that in a more organic way that inspired people to be their best. By the time I left things had devolved such that individuals who went above and beyond were actually chastised and looked down upon for thinking outside of the box or achieving the goal by going beyond the process. People were uninspired and many just rode the coat-tails of others (who got no personal recognition when the "team" achieved their goal). I think it's because the system owned the process, but they couldn't own the individuals. Great truck talk! Thanks.
Love ya brother. I was told that I would be flipping burgers by my Master Chief. I told him there is certainly no shame in that, but by the time you retire and come to work at McDonald's because your retirement will not be enough to fund your life, you'll be working for me. I yelled at me and told me to get the F out of his office. I heard he died two years after he retired. I'm still here with a 30 year marriage, two outstanding adult sons, and living free.
Do you know that the average life of a military retiree is like 5 years?!? Yep, that's why I popped smoke and GTF out after 8 yrs. Still alive after ETS in 95!
@@GenXMafia - No sir, I did not know that. I know that my grandfather did not want me to join up. He was a WW2 Army Medic and was never the same after. The VA never helped him. The VA never helped his oldest son that was also an Army Medic. The VA never helped any of my cousins or my brother that were USN/USMC/USAF or ARMY. And they have done very little to help me. Meanwhile they are today more concerned about pronouns and bs, and can't seem to figure out why they are at 9% of their recruiting needs. They have done everything to destroy any thread of patriotism that we once believed in. I left active duty in May 1995 and served 4 years reserve. We fell in love with the idea of America, not what it has become today. But us old mangled berzerkers are still out here, eating steak, lifting weights, working jobs, and being husbands and fathers of based kids. God bless you.
@@senseiofsong Amen brother. We gotta stick together and come up with a means to communicate and unite because shits about to get real. I gave the Army the best 8 years of my youth and I'll be damned if I let this country go to a bunch of communists! I'm done bro, my heart and spirit is beyond broken at this point. It's pulverized.
My goal is before a family or possessions I want my community to be rich in food. Next year I’ll be planting fruit trees and vegetables throughout my community for when times get tough. And with plants come the animals, God Bless Brothers and Sisters 💪
What I'll never forget is when I was discharged from the USMC is 1974 was the complete indifference shown to me. They simply couldn't have cared less about me. And I haven't given a damn about them since.
Thanks for sharing. I experienced a similar scenario, it’s their insecurity being projected onto you. It’s a mind virus attempting to infect you. Glad it didn’t hold you down 👊🏻
lol I got asked that same question at my seps brief, my answer was simply more. The major stood up shook my hand and said that he hasn’t heard a better answer. I loved every minute of my time in service. I knew that if I didn’t get out after 4 tours, I wasn’t gonna come home the next. I caught the reapers whisper in my ear! Had a hard time adjusting the lack of responsibility at jobs, started my business and never looked back! Your service is your choice, Monday should ever influence your mindset or choices. Raider, always faithful!
I’m there Chadd. I just left a Fortune 500 company that has been on a downward spiral (in my opinion) for the past 7 years I was there. They paid me to leave. My goal is to help people as an Integrative Health Practitioner and be my own boss. Maybe I can meet you one day. I’m a GA resident also. Thanks for sharing your experience. May God Richly Bless You!
My battalion commander pulled everyone EAS-ing into a room and asked us why we wanted to leave. He stopped after a few minutes and decided to call us all cowards and digraces for wanting to leave. We all fell silent, then said that this is why we wanted to leave.
This really hit home with me as well! I never served in the military, but I had a lot of people ask me what the heck I was thinking when I left my job, sold my house, and moved my family 2,500 miles away to a foreign country to serve as a flight EMT/missionary serving the indigenous people deep in the Sierra Madre mountains of West Central Mexico. It was the best decision I ever made. I am privileged to share the gospel, and meet the physical needs of so many people! It feels good. I'm happier than I have ever been. Keep up the good work! Matthew 28:19-20
Vietnam era vet. HM 2. Three Purple Hearts. During my exit interview in Key West on 02/68 I told MC Bruce Lyles, "I am going to Africa for a year or two and make more money than an admiral, then I am going to college and law school. I had it all planned out months before my out date. I did jut that! I later started college with $370,000.00 in dollars in Tijuana banks. I went to undergrad in a foreign country because I was a little afraid I might be arrested in the US over my pillage and plunder overseas... but nobody even noticed. Best part... all my Navy training and courses transferred to my university so I got my BA in three years. Went to night law school in Chicago and graduated in 79. It had taken me 11 years to get it done. Lived well and had a nice family. They trained me well and I put it to good use. Being a SEAL is a cool thing... but you better have that fiver for that that cup of Starbucks.
WOW Chad, Your POSITIVITY and message is totally inspiring. I am 66yrs and have lived thru exactly that corporate experience you described. Your advise and outlook are totally inspiring. I would ditto everything you mentioned young people in this country can still achieve all their dreams, reach for the stars, don't be a follower be a leader, don't be afraid to chance it all to achieve your goals, this was my favorite all time Truck Talk. Keep on Keeping on ❤
I love this talk Chadd. Even when you’re confident you don’t always need to tell people everything. Sometimes, the less they know the better. Energy is real brother. Keep up the good work and God bless you always.
Dude I love every second of this. A company or in your case, the Navy didn't define who you are, it helped you on the journey to become who you always were inside. Like a sculptor that chips away the unessential material!! Your journey isn't complete my man.
I left the U.S. Army after 23 years. Retired in 2015. That was enough. Saw what I wanted to see, did what I wanted to do, got a master's and bachelor's on the government dime, SF, Ranger, many cool schools all that. "War is a Racket"--General Smedley Butler. I didn't want to be a part of that racket anymore. Enjoying my benefits and pension and living my best life.
Got called into the “re-enlistment trailer” at the 82nd, many years ago (circa 84). Asked “What are you going to do, flip burgers at McDonalds?” At that time, there was a shortage of E-5 jumpmasters and this was your opening statement! 😂 Only did 4 years active, in retrospect, best decision to accomplish my life goals and objectives. Been a great ride, mostly.
They ask that question because they realize that most of us have dedicated our prime years of life to them and our jobs! Just have faith that God will use you where he needs you, if you allow him. Chadd is a perfect example of that. Keep fighting the fine fight brother, because God is our forever boss that all of us will have to answer too in the end.
100000%. I separated after 8 years in 1999. My CMC told me that I’d never make it on the outside because it was “hard out there”. I told him that I found it hard to believe that everyone who gets out is standing in the welfare line. He’d been in for 27 years, so the fact that he claimed to know that it was so hard out there was complete bullshit. It was all about retention. I got out a month later and was making close to six figures as a contractor three weeks later while still on terminal leave. Same job, less BS, better money. I haven’t looked back since. Some people are just too afraid to take a chance for something better and if you’re willing to take chances that they aren’t, they’ll shoot holes in your dreams. Sad, but true.
The greatest life you can imagine is out tgere waiting for you, read Deuteronomy chapter 6, then later in life there's chapter 8 waiting, just don't forget the lessons of God getting you there
I love seeing so many Brothers get out and transcend the Brotherhood. To take all that work ethic and determination and use it to absolutely trench out a space in any market. Keep it up Brother. #LLTB
This gave me a kick in the ass, Chadd. It's needed as I've been stuck in the mire of aging crossroads. 40 years old and starting over when feeling totally lost is rough. Much like everyone on here talking about their time served and getting out, it's been hell mentally and the hardest battle has been against myself. Cheers all. I hope you're all well and find the stride in life which allows you to build a kingdom.
I got out of the Nav on Aug 11, 1994 off the USS Kennedy CV-67 after a scant four years as a HM3 in the Philly Naval Shipyard. My LT told me the same business. Went straight to Saugerties, NY for Woodstock '94. Best day of my life. I'm no hippie and I never served to the capacity you did but I've lived a great post mil life and I salute you. Nuff said.
Got out of the Air Force in ‘92 when the big RIF was happening. Was asked the same question, they even heavily suggested I at least sign up for the reserves. Told em I was cutting all ties and they needed the luck because they’ll get out at 48 with 38% retirement and institutionalized. Back then nobody wanted to hire a retired vet because they knew adapting for them is hard if not impossible. Ended up mastering my trade, started and sold two businesses, house has been paid for. Except for that hit on my portfolio in ‘08 where we all lost our asses, made it all back and life’s good. I’m telling you, with automation about to take over, learn a trade, it’s the last thing that will be taken over.
Retired after 23 years in the Navy. I would concur most will do exactly what you stated. Will talk out the side their neck by stating they support you, but in the end prevent you from achieving. I took pride to not do this for my sailors. Now, for those who ask without conditions, "what are you going to do outside the Navy" with a sentiment of doubt than I would suggest take it as is. I have no doubt the CMD MCPO would not be asking you this question in that context if you walked in the office today. As you stated, you did not have the courage back than, and perhaps he saw this. Today, I feel it would be a different story. Some flourish better on the outside than on the inside.
Same question/statement in Army. I made small chat, briefly 1-2 minutes. As I signed off on DD214 he turned his back, and asked that SAME question. It was more a Rhetorical question or ask v. that of inquiring. Same response, for the first time, I was speechless and wasn’t sure to understand as a question or as a “you’re shit to the mil, are you sure you don’t want to stay because you’re nothing without mil.”
Chad I remember when I was in the army my senior NCO asked me the same question, and I told him I didn’t know, but I don’t need the army to help me figure that out. He was trying to convince me to stay in. That there isn’t anything else out there for me. What a sad way for them to think.
When I walked off the brow of the USS Kitty Hawk(CV63) the last time. I told myself days before that, that I would not look back at her......I would just walk away. That's exactly what I did. I had my sea bag over my shoulder, rendered honors one last time, and walked out to my taxi. I remember the good and the bad times I had on her. But, the past is the past, and I've tried to only look forward to the future since, because we can't change what has happened in the past! Live for tomorrow, not yesterday! Bravo Zulu!
I was living in Indiana, my hometown and I told people I was gonna ride my bike, not motorcycle across the country. My friends I have been knowing my whole life told me, "I don't think you can make it.". What are they talking about? Who is going to stop me? I was in the Army, paratrooper. I was an ultra runner. Those people never did anything like that. I was carrying weight on my back. I rode through Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, southern Arizona and headed North. I rode through Rim Country (flashbacks). After 2000 miles I settled in Northern Arizona. Never let anyone tell you you can't do something. They are haters who never will have the mentality to attempt anything awesome
I served in the marines from Aug 2008-2012 and boy when I got out I was so overjoyed on the inside cuz I was finally gonna be stress free and I already had a plan before I got in so when I get out I am not worried. It helped me become a better man and better prepared for the real world. Ever since then my plan worked out for me but I will miss the ppl I made friends wit, not the jerks I worked wit or for
Any freaking thing I want to do. If I can put up with the BS the Marine Corps put me through I can accomplish anything. I now make more than a general makes and I would have never hit that in the Marines. So heck yeah this is great advice!!! Not going to lie, being a Marine has opened a few doors for me and taught me how to embrace the suck. But my desk is surrounded by the definition of words like GRIND, HUSTLE, EXECUTION, PERSEVERANCE, PERSISTENCE, and SUCCESS. But I digress.
Create a legacy. Nice answer.. I wanted to walk over into cilvian contractor side of working on the uh60 Blackhawk but heavenly Father had something else prepared for me. Thats my family that I'm very thankful for.. one team one fight hoo-ha one shot one kill .. night stalkers don't quit. Time on target, plus or minus 30 seconds.. ❤ battle buddy
Man u just nailed my story. When I quit a big company as an electrician everyone thought I was nuts. Now I run my own company. It took a few years but I now have things I never thought were possible to get & I can take time off to enjoy life.
I love you Chadd!!!! You Sir, are one who takes the Bull by the horns and doesn’t look back!!!! I love what you have done for Chili!!!! I also love what you have done for me!!! I love what you’ve done for so many thousands of people who watch your Truck Talk videos, as well as your short videos on Facebook!!!! It’s obvious when you tell everyone you love them…… YOU TRULY MEAN IT, and that is a rare thing in today’s society!!!! So, I just want you to know….. WE LOVE YOU, TOO!!!!!
My brother don’t we have something in common. Young ABH2 when my CMC pulled me into his office with the same “what are you going to do next week when you’re not in the Navy, you don’t have nothing”. Took me a whole second to respond by saying I respect you CMC but you’re here because you have to be and I’m here because I want to be. I have no wife or kids and a beautiful future ahead by of me turned around and walked out ! Never regretted my decision after 6 years of service and I’m a pretty accomplished person now at 44. Don’t let people shut you down. I completed my 20 years in the reserves and proud law enforcement officer in my civilian career.
Love this, When I Got out from the Navy, Got called into the Admiral’s office at COMSUBPAC. Saying the same thing. Chad you are right!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊 There is more to life when U want to achieve it. Do not let the toxic people determine ur future. Live life!!!❤ Love ya Chad!!!!!
The things I miss about the military
1. The friends that I made.
2. Free Halo jumps.
3. Free static line jumps.
4. Free ammo and range time.
5. Free gym membership on base.
The things I don't miss
1. Everything else.
No way you miss free static line jumps
@@Flumezoomy1I second that static line jumps are whack
Do you regret joining?
My Commanding Officer asked me the exact same thing when I told her I was not getting the vaccine and I would get out before I did. I feel you. This is great.
Thank god for patriots like you hold the line!
@@alexander1902 mmkayy
I would have been just shy of my 20 when the jab requirement came through…. First time I was glad I went private sector…
But you didn't complain about the Anthrax, small pox or any other vax..
@@tryagainb9669 how do you know I didn't complain? I just didn't have the courage to say no. But I found it. Just like he didn't the courage yet to say what he was going to do WITHOUT the Navy.
"Most" People indeed want to drag You down to their level. This is one of the best Truck Talks yet Chadd.
100%! It’s mostly all I’ve ever experienced.
misery loves company
@@freebird1ificationbeat me to it, you sob 😂
When I discharged from the Navy, they were shocked that I declined re-enlistment bonus and were talking to me like I was a biggest idiot for leaving. I quickly realized they were holding me back from fulfilling my life mission. Never let anyone hold you back! Hold your head high and pursue your life goals!
They told me the same thing, that's when I realized I was making the right decision and I never looked back. 👍
You were.
The British Army was pretty similar mate. I got sent to a random Major I have never seen and he stared at me so angry and asked me why I wouldn’t want to be a soldier
As a retired Vet myself, during my discharge experience there was no questions ask what I’m going to do, as a matter of fact I got the feeling that command viewed it as a bother because it was more paper work for them! I do think there should be support for members discharging! In my case the army spent probably over $100,000 on my training to effectively kill people! They created a trained killer then they just release you without any decompression courses, counseling ect! Does that makes sense to anyone? Sorry for the long post it got me pissed off. It was the best time of my life and the worst time of my life!
Man I hear you about the best and worst time of your life. I retired in 2020 after 20 years and I'm in the same boat. I'm going to college but part of me still can't wrap my head around that part of my life never coming back. It sucks but I actually miss the hell out of the army. There was no guidance for me either on my way out, it was in the middle of covid and I barely saw a soul when I was outprocessing. If your really feeling lost, the VA offers support groups, maybe try those out? I've been to a couple and it helps somewhat just to vent with those dudes. As far as what to do in the future, shit I'm still trying to figure that part out. I enrolled in school more or less just to start doing something. Hope things get better man.
@@ericthiel4053 ... good catch man. Good looking out
78 to 94 and I'm still trying to work my way through it.
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Thing about being in the military is that you don’t even need the combat experience to have the struggles that come after. I was an Army MP from 1987-1995. Remember in the movie Shawshank Redemption when they are in the yard talking about Brooks being institutionalized? That is exactly what the military does to you. At first you can’t stand it, then you get to the point where you depend on it for every aspect of your life. When I got out in 95 I was on the balls of my ass for a solid 5 years. Nobody gave two shits. There were no programs in the military to help you transition like there is today. The military needed me…’till they didn’t. They handed me my DD 214 and gave me the boot. My last day was like any other day of the week. No party from my family for what I had achieved, no backyard cookout no nothing. I can't begin to explain why that day bothered me so fucking much, but it was absolutely soul crushing. Anyway back then, you had to WORK to find a job. You had to go down to the unemployment office with every other out of work, long haired derelict and suffer thru that degrading hellhole. Type applications on a typewriter, read newspapers. Cold call businesses. Wasn’t no sitting home on a computer filling out applications on line in your underwear and a bag of Cheetos. Oh no! You had to get out there and beat the bushes. Then if you we’re lucky enough to find a job you couldn’t turn that military mentality off. Nobody understood it. Got fired or quit from most jobs I had. It was a pure living hell I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. I still haven’t completely recovered. I prefer solitude and can count the amount of people I want around me at any given time on one hand. The feeling of betrayal is suffocating not only from the military but from people that vowed to be there for me to help get me get a foot in the door of good jobs that all the sudden had no time for me now that I was no longer part of the club. Oh yea. Now I can only imagine having to deal with what I had to deal with PLUS the combat experience and the PTSD that comes with it. It’s heartbreaking.
I hear you man! My work was Naval intelligence. I got out and could only talk about the training with weapons and explosives but not the actual job I was trained to do. There’s not many jobs for trained killers.
The heavenly Father knows what we need. All we need to do is pursue His kingdom and righteousness; He will take care of our needs, one day at a time.
Exactly right. “They” have convinced everybody that the best career is one where you become a peasant, working for the “company store”. It’s good to break out of that mindset. It can be scary, but it is liberating.
8 means infinity. 0 means death. Don’t mutilate yourself. Jesus loves you!
I was asked the same question when I left the Army after 16 years
I responded
I am going to live my best life, my way and no one else’s ✌️
God Bless you Chadd. My son is on the short ride and they ain’t making it easy. Got 3 years to go. I just sent him this. Thank you brother
I had a similar conversation with a Command Sergeant Major when I left the Army. I told him exactly (well, almost) what you said that you wished you had said. They love to belittle and make you believe you're no good because they've spent sooo much time making you what they thought you should be. I had my speech rehearsed and I never took my eyes off him. I drove off base a few hours later for the last time.
I left a 6-figure government job in IT when I was 38 years old. God called me to preach the everlasting Gospel and it is the best honor one can have from the Almighty. No regrets.
amennnn❤️
Thats what I did too when I got out of the Navy. I helped people. I worked for Highway Patrol and helped sooo many people. I worked in Corrections and brought GED programs to inmates, I became a college professor and have helped over 30,000 students achieve their goals and have a better life. I personally have 5 college degrees and try to help everyone I meet. I like you traveled the world with the Navy and have so much knowledge and love sharing it and helping people. This comes back to you 10-fold. I have a half million-dollar home in Wyoming, Jeeps, trucks, all my martial arts stuff, a home gym, guitars. My wife and I even rescue dogs and save them. Currently have 12 dogs, 1 being my service dog, Germain Shepherd. Love ya bro, keep hitting it hard. There needs to me more of us.
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@@hansblitz7770 Ohio state highway patrol 🚓
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I retired from submarines in '96 and the CO asked me "Hey Chief, what are you going to do once you retire?" I replied with glee, "Cartwheels Sir!" I cartwheeled right into the County Sheriff's Department and worked in corrections. I was hired by a retired Master Chief Bubblehead who told me this would be the easiest money I would ever make. What the hell, working in a jail locked up all day is almost the same as being deployed on a submarine! Easy money baby!
Chadd…..You just shifted gears on the “Truck Talk” forum! Very meaningful message and perspective. The NAVY was simply part of your life, rather than the meaning and definition of your life. I can relate….We all have chapter’s in our own book of our life, but it is the finished book as a whole, that matters MOST! ✝️🙏🏼🇺🇸
I worked for the federal government as a LEO for 20 years. I retired at 52 rather than put up with their crap to mandatory retirement and even my coworkers asked "what are you gonna do? I'm living on acerage in SC, with a little rental property income and my pension and spend my time with my wife and sons. I've got enough to do (now in my 60s) just looking after family (father-in-law, aunts, nephew, etc..). It's like having a job but you've got to take care of your own. Nobody else, certainly not the government will.
I’m in the same situation. Turning 52 next month and retiring a year from now with 26 years in federal law-enforcement. I get the same question from a lot of my coworkers asking what I’m going to do. My answer is, “I’m going to retire, and just be retired”. So few of them can grasp that concept because everybody in my line of work is looking for the bigger and better Almighty dollar.
Just what I needed to hear. I left a government agency after 20 years and everyone talked the same way.
The thing I liked about this episode was Chad talking about how he wanted to have a good family, buy some land, travel and help people understand his wins and losses. That’s a remarkable vision. Most people would say “ I want to be rich and own a lot of stuff, travel the world, partying; Instead Chad talked about true prosperity, love, freedom and serving people. That’s gold!
The post office has this same mentality. They want to beat you down and continue adding more and more work to you. One time I had just bid on a mail route. It was a pie route. So easy. I thought I had it made. A week later they added about 2 and a half hours to the route in the slums. About that time I started listening to Chadd and 3 of 7. I said I wasn’t going to let them drag me down again. I started losing weight and working out. When they saw that I was delivering that big mail route plus running crazy amounts of mileage, they realized they couldn’t hurt this dude. They couldn’t drag me down anymore. People always talk about man I’m going to do this and that when I retire. So sad that people aren’t living their best life RIGHT NOW, while we are in our prime. If you’re waiting to live your life when you retire, you’re dead wrong.
@@atlantaswelderOr even our next minute.
Working for the Postal Service is a toxic environment from the top down. Always.
@@mitchellferre1652 all my life I always heard that working for the post office was one of the best jobs you could ever have… And maybe at one time many years ago it was. But I worked for them for three months in a little town in Kentucky called Munfordville. I had just lost my job at UPS as a flight crew scheduler with the airline. When the postmaster interviewed me he told me he didn't wanna hire me but he had to because I was a veteran and he didn't have a choice. I should've got up and walked out right then and there but I was desperate. That job was so bad and so toxic I would literally not wish it on Joe Biden. That's how bad it was!
Poor thing scared of some little hard work. 😂👍
@@carolynsanchez3797 Go work for those asshats for 5 minutes and report back. It wasn't the work sweetheart it was the environment. Highly toxic and ran by complete morons...
I’ve been in the military. I’ve built a construction company from scratch. Then built a small logging company from scratch. Built two cabins from scratch. Not just built but cut all the lumber myself and did all the work 100% of it.
I am the only person that believed I could do it. Every one just laughed and stared.
People don’t accomplish things because they never give there self a chance
I really enjoy how you always try to apply your wisdom to the regular person who may have taken a different path in life but the situation is still the same. Keep it up these are great!
I worked for the power company for 37 years as a lineman and I have a great life. 4 grandkids 11 great grandkids. Wish I was in the country like you but still happy. I'm 76 so looks like I won't make it to the country but that's OK. Love your channel, you make a lot of sense.
Yeah, for me it was 30 acres in the country or stay put in chitty NJ with my children and grandchildren. No real choice there.
GOOD FOR YOU MY BROTHER!!! GOD BLESS YOU! KEEP SPREADING THE TRUTH! "TY FATHER FOR SENDING YOUR SON TO GIVE US A WAY OUT!"
Thank you for the Inspiring Words ,Brother! God Bless us all and God Bless Our Great Country!
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Thanks!
My platoon sergeant essentially did the same thing to me when I was getting out of Ranger Regiment. “What are you going to go to do on the outside? Work at Kmart like everyone else? It doesn’t get better than this”
That is the standard question when leaving service. I held my head high over 20 years ago and told them I was leaving to live life. Left debt free with $$$ in the bank living the dream ever since. Spreading and living the Word of YHWH ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I work for a big government contractor. One year the had a survey asking all sorts of questions. The best question was " What is the BEST Part of Working Here?" I answered, the checks don't bounce. The reason I say that is because they don't pay you everyday. you have to work 10 days before you get a paycheck. it would really suck if after 10 days their check is no good. Think about it.
So I told my buddy about the survey and about a year later he says that his boss called him up to tell him that his name came up in the managers meeting. so he says, what did I do now boss? His boss said the he had put that the best thing about working here was that the checks don't bounce. His boss agreed!
I passed up Marine OCS recently and got the same treatment from a HQ MSgt. Then I let out that I was a prior Marine Sgt, had my degree obviously, and my own business. Stared him dead in the eye and signed my voluntary release.
He started back tracking trying to take back his insults and play friendly. He basically validated my reasons to NOT sign the line again for a few more years. Wise words my friend.
This is amazing man. Great message 👍🏼
When I was getting out of the Army. They told me I was going to be a failure, homeless, and come crawling back within a few years. The best decision I ever made was leaving that toxic hell hole.
Same here, man. Ive been cursed with horrible leadership my whole career, and it stagnated and ended up being just like the dead end i joined to escape. With the lessions i learned, i will prosper once this nightmare is over.
You answered the question without words. You answered his question correctly.
Most people want to drag you into the gutter with them. I won't let anyone drag me into the gutter. Thanks for your up lifting encouragement ! Stand tall 😊
Amen. Brother
Thank you sir for your service. My brother never made it out of the Navy because he was killed September 11th at the Pentagon.
Yeah the Master Chief asked me the same question. I was scared as hell but I knew it was time to be a civilian. He asked what it would take to get me to re-enlist. I told him that I wanted the Admiral’s barge, long hair, a beard. I did 5 years total. God brought me my wife of 43+ years within 5 months of my discharge. God always has a plan!
When I was asked similar questions getting out of the army I simply said the army needs me more than I need it. Nothing anyone would tell me could ever convince me to stay in,ever.
Man I feel like that all the time!! My profession is industrial maintenance!! I was in the army from 98-08. I am constantly looking for the comrodery that I can’t find! So I joined the Tennessee State Guard and that helps a ton but my work atmosphere is killing me man!!! You ever feel like you’re in a never ending road and constantly going in circles???
@derrickwalker538 Thank you sir, for your service. Your service mattered 💯. Best wishes going forward.
You’ve done damn good Chad
speaking directly to my soul. thanks to my guardian angle (and Chili) who brought this episode to me this morning. BTW, this is timely and timeless - it doesn't matter what age or stage of life you're in. I'm daily watching "souls" being taken in a manner so insidiously their owners believe the multi-nat'l Co is doing them a favor. Today is my day off, 9/80 schedule. Yesterday I was just another grey man in line with the others and that evening I said something to my wife about the situation. 08:00, i just got back 40 years of life due to this sage advice. I'm lined up, the compass matches the runway heading and I'm putting the "balls to the wall."😎
Chadd, where I work my plan is to retire from here soon and pursue my own destiny in a way sort of like what you are doing. Funny thing is a coworker said I will take a 7% hit on my retirement if one retires before 62. My response was so what. I can make that difference up in a few hours of work of what my plan is to do after leaving here. They were taken back by response. Used to work for myself and can always fall back on that if my manufacturing idea doesn't work. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Great vid man!
Morning Chad I was active duty in Korea's My last 2 years in the army. It soured my mindset they assigned me to work for the UN in Pan mun jom. I researched jobs back home and found a great job to come home to.
I worked the job and did what I set out to achieve marriage kids and a beautiful piece of property.
I missed the commradery of the military and joined the national guard. This made my employer mad and they made my personal life miserable. You are totally right Sir people out here don't want to see us succeed.
Never got that t-shirt, thank the Lord.
I was stationed at Yokouska Naval base and it was a total joke. I already knew the Navy wasn't a serious place after speaking with veterans in Pensacola. My 3.5 years were a total nightmare. These people are a cult but don't understand that they are.
Amen brother! My navy recruiter asked me the same thing when I backed out of the delayed entry program. Before my second and final oath I decided to stay in college because I was smart enough to realize my recruiter was promising me nothing but lies. He was really pissed off because I had tested so high on the asvab and other bullcrap test they give u. If he had just been honest with me up front I probably would have joined no-problem. Keep up the talks man. U are spreading the wisdom that is so lacking in today's society. Inspiration!
Me too my friend! They almost had me snared until I started talking to people. Stayed in school instead. Good decision
That was the same reason why I quit, I also didn’t like the conspiracy theories behind the military, with imperialism, oil wars, experimentation on the soldiers, fuck that.
I didnt do anything close to what you did in the military but that's the same line of BS they lay at our feet when we leave. And that mentality is the exact same reason i left the air force after a few years. People ask me why i left the AF. I tell them this...Much like when I left home at 18 I felt like i matured past the point that I needed my parents. That was the same way I felt when I left the AF after a few years. While I was grateful for the 6-7 yrs there it was time to more on...I matured past the facade of the military life. Many "normal" folks struggle after military life let a lone some like yourself that has been through the ringer in the SEALS. All the best to you sir and continued success. (love the channel)
Your ego-less truth and straight shooting honesty is truly inspiring man.
God led me to this channel and Im subscribed and here to stay.
Cant afford to donate or even buy a t shirt from you. All I have to give is my full respect and admiration...and of course my full thanks for your dedication to all of your causes.
Its righteous man.
Balls, Chadd encourages, compels all of us MEN, to sprout a pair and do what we are called to do! Thanks, YBIC, chefbq
I worked at a nasa facility for 32 years. For about the first half they rewarded individual excellence on the job with raises and promotions, etc. The rest of the workforce look up to their "leads" and strove to follow suit, but somewhere along the way they began to emphasize team efforts over individual efforts. I understand that it takes a team to pull off a project, but we already had that in a more organic way that inspired people to be their best. By the time I left things had devolved such that individuals who went above and beyond were actually chastised and looked down upon for thinking outside of the box or achieving the goal by going beyond the process. People were uninspired and many just rode the coat-tails of others (who got no personal recognition when the "team" achieved their goal). I think it's because the system owned the process, but they couldn't own the individuals. Great truck talk! Thanks.
That's so cool to me how you share your life's experience with us. God bless you brother. Godspeed to you and yours.
Love ya brother. I was told that I would be flipping burgers by my Master Chief. I told him there is certainly no shame in that, but by the time you retire and come to work at McDonald's because your retirement will not be enough to fund your life, you'll be working for me. I yelled at me and told me to get the F out of his office. I heard he died two years after he retired. I'm still here with a 30 year marriage, two outstanding adult sons, and living free.
Do you know that the average life of a military retiree is like 5 years?!? Yep, that's why I popped smoke and GTF out after 8 yrs. Still alive after ETS in 95!
@@GenXMafia - No sir, I did not know that. I know that my grandfather did not want me to join up. He was a WW2 Army Medic and was never the same after. The VA never helped him. The VA never helped his oldest son that was also an Army Medic. The VA never helped any of my cousins or my brother that were USN/USMC/USAF or ARMY. And they have done very little to help me. Meanwhile they are today more concerned about pronouns and bs, and can't seem to figure out why they are at 9% of their recruiting needs. They have done everything to destroy any thread of patriotism that we once believed in. I left active duty in May 1995 and served 4 years reserve. We fell in love with the idea of America, not what it has become today. But us old mangled berzerkers are still out here, eating steak, lifting weights, working jobs, and being husbands and fathers of based kids. God bless you.
@@senseiofsong Amen brother. We gotta stick together and come up with a means to communicate and unite because shits about to get real. I gave the Army the best 8 years of my youth and I'll be damned if I let this country go to a bunch of communists! I'm done bro, my heart and spirit is beyond broken at this point. It's pulverized.
My goal is before a family or possessions I want my community to be rich in food. Next year I’ll be planting fruit trees and vegetables throughout my community for when times get tough. And with plants come the animals, God Bless Brothers and Sisters 💪
What I'll never forget is when I was discharged from the USMC is 1974 was the complete indifference shown to me. They simply couldn't have cared less about me. And I haven't given a damn about them since.
Thanks for sharing. I experienced a similar scenario, it’s their insecurity being projected onto you. It’s a mind virus attempting to infect you. Glad it didn’t hold you down 👊🏻
Misery loves company, right?
Tell those jokers what’s up. Right on
lol I got asked that same question at my seps brief, my answer was simply more. The major stood up shook my hand and said that he hasn’t heard a better answer. I loved every minute of my time in service. I knew that if I didn’t get out after 4 tours, I wasn’t gonna come home the next. I caught the reapers whisper in my ear! Had a hard time adjusting the lack of responsibility at jobs, started my business and never looked back! Your service is your choice, Monday should ever influence your mindset or choices. Raider, always faithful!
I’m there Chadd. I just left a Fortune 500 company that has been on a downward spiral (in my opinion) for the past 7 years I was there. They paid me to leave. My goal is to help people as an Integrative Health Practitioner and be my own boss. Maybe I can meet you one day. I’m a GA resident also. Thanks for sharing your experience. May God Richly Bless You!
My battalion commander pulled everyone EAS-ing into a room and asked us why we wanted to leave. He stopped after a few minutes and decided to call us all cowards and digraces for wanting to leave. We all fell silent, then said that this is why we wanted to leave.
I TO WALKED OUT OF THE MILITARY AND JOINED A P.M.C. BEST THING I EVER DID ..MORE HONOR THEIR MORE BROTHERHOOD..
they just dont want to drag you down. They also want to take everthing you have as they do it
This really hit home with me as well!
I never served in the military, but I had a lot of people ask me what the heck I was thinking when I left my job, sold my house, and moved my family 2,500 miles away to a foreign country to serve as a flight EMT/missionary serving the indigenous people deep in the Sierra Madre mountains of West Central Mexico.
It was the best decision I ever made.
I am privileged to share the gospel, and meet the physical needs of so many people! It feels good.
I'm happier than I have ever been.
Keep up the good work!
Matthew 28:19-20
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Vietnam era vet. HM 2. Three Purple Hearts. During my exit interview in Key West on 02/68 I told MC Bruce Lyles, "I am going to Africa for a year or two and make more money than an admiral, then I am going to college and law school. I had it all planned out months before my out date. I did jut that! I later started college with $370,000.00 in dollars in Tijuana banks.
I went to undergrad in a foreign country because I was a little afraid I might be arrested in the US over my pillage and plunder overseas... but nobody even noticed.
Best part... all my Navy training and courses transferred to my university so I got my BA in three years. Went to night law school in Chicago and graduated in 79. It had taken me 11 years to get it done. Lived well and had a nice family.
They trained me well and I put it to good use.
Being a SEAL is a cool thing... but you better have that fiver for that that cup of Starbucks.
WOW Chad, Your POSITIVITY and message is totally inspiring. I am 66yrs and have lived thru exactly that corporate experience you described. Your advise and outlook are totally inspiring. I would ditto everything you mentioned young people in this country can still achieve all their dreams, reach for the stars, don't be a follower be a leader, don't be afraid to chance it all to achieve your goals, this was my favorite all time Truck Talk. Keep on Keeping on ❤
I love this talk Chadd. Even when you’re confident you don’t always need to tell people everything. Sometimes, the less they know the better. Energy is real brother. Keep up the good work and God bless you always.
Dude I love every second of this. A company or in your case, the Navy didn't define who you are, it helped you on the journey to become who you always were inside. Like a sculptor that chips away the unessential material!! Your journey isn't complete my man.
I left the U.S. Army after 23 years. Retired in 2015. That was enough. Saw what I wanted to see, did what I wanted to do, got a master's and bachelor's on the government dime, SF, Ranger, many cool schools all that. "War is a Racket"--General Smedley Butler. I didn't want to be a part of that racket anymore. Enjoying my benefits and pension and living my best life.
Got called into the “re-enlistment trailer” at the 82nd, many years ago (circa 84). Asked “What are you going to do, flip burgers at McDonalds?” At that time, there was a shortage of E-5 jumpmasters and this was your opening statement! 😂 Only did 4 years active, in retrospect, best decision to accomplish my life goals and objectives. Been a great ride, mostly.
Got my working DD214 yesterday.
They ask that question because they realize that most of us have dedicated our prime years of life to them and our jobs! Just have faith that God will use you where he needs you, if you allow him. Chadd is a perfect example of that. Keep fighting the fine fight brother, because God is our forever boss that all of us will have to answer too in the end.
Between these truck talks and finishing Goggin's book...I'm motivated as a...Great inspiration here Chadd!
100000%. I separated after 8 years in 1999. My CMC told me that I’d never make it on the outside because it was “hard out there”. I told him that I found it hard to believe that everyone who gets out is standing in the welfare line. He’d been in for 27 years, so the fact that he claimed to know that it was so hard out there was complete bullshit. It was all about retention. I got out a month later and was making close to six figures as a contractor three weeks later while still on terminal leave. Same job, less BS, better money. I haven’t looked back since.
Some people are just too afraid to take a chance for something better and if you’re willing to take chances that they aren’t, they’ll shoot holes in your dreams. Sad, but true.
The greatest life you can imagine is out tgere waiting for you, read Deuteronomy chapter 6, then later in life there's chapter 8 waiting, just don't forget the lessons of God getting you there
I had almost the exact same thing happen to me when I got out. Here I am with my own house and family living the dream.
Amen brother work for GOD you can only serve one master!
I love seeing so many Brothers get out and transcend the Brotherhood. To take all that work ethic and determination and use it to absolutely trench out a space in any market. Keep it up Brother. #LLTB
This guy sounds like a honeybadger from Judah. A desert lion, if you will. :) And i can’t eat dessert with that much blood in it anyway.
This gave me a kick in the ass, Chadd. It's needed as I've been stuck in the mire of aging crossroads. 40 years old and starting over when feeling totally lost is rough. Much like everyone on here talking about their time served and getting out, it's been hell mentally and the hardest battle has been against myself. Cheers all. I hope you're all well and find the stride in life which allows you to build a kingdom.
God is everywhere, take heart, my bro.
I got out of the Nav on Aug 11, 1994 off the USS Kennedy CV-67 after a scant four years as a HM3 in the Philly Naval Shipyard. My LT told me the same business. Went straight to Saugerties, NY for Woodstock '94. Best day of my life. I'm no hippie and I never served to the capacity you did but I've lived a great post mil life and I salute you. Nuff said.
I was in that same situation twice. When I left the army and the federal government. It was the best decisions I ever made
Got out of the Air Force in ‘92 when the big RIF was happening. Was asked the same question, they even heavily suggested I at least sign up for the reserves. Told em I was cutting all ties and they needed the luck because they’ll get out at 48 with 38% retirement and institutionalized. Back then nobody wanted to hire a retired vet because they knew adapting for them is hard if not impossible. Ended up mastering my trade, started and sold two businesses, house has been paid for. Except for that hit on my portfolio in ‘08 where we all lost our asses, made it all back and life’s good. I’m telling you, with automation about to take over, learn a trade, it’s the last thing that will be taken over.
Retired after 23 years in the Navy. I would concur most will do exactly what you stated. Will talk out the side their neck by stating they support you, but in the end prevent you from achieving. I took pride to not do this for my sailors. Now, for those who ask without conditions, "what are you going to do outside the Navy" with a sentiment of doubt than I would suggest take it as is. I have no doubt the CMD MCPO would not be asking you this question in that context if you walked in the office today. As you stated, you did not have the courage back than, and perhaps he saw this. Today, I feel it would be a different story. Some flourish better on the outside than on the inside.
Well said. I’m going to create the life I want for me and my family
Nuf sed
Outstanding soul brother! I’m going to spread The Gospel of Jesus Christ and get many souls saved now that I’m retired from the Sheriff’s Office!
Never let anyone try to dim you SHINE! Shine on, you crazy diamonds,,,,
Truly ALTRUISTIC brother!
ROCK ON! 🤘🏻😝🤘🏻
Same question/statement in Army. I made small chat, briefly 1-2 minutes. As I signed off on DD214 he turned his back, and asked that SAME question. It was more a Rhetorical question or ask v. that of inquiring.
Same response, for the first time, I was speechless and wasn’t sure to understand as a question or as a “you’re shit to the mil, are you sure you don’t want to stay because you’re nothing without mil.”
Chad I remember when I was in the army my senior NCO asked me the same question, and I told him I didn’t know, but I don’t need the army to help me figure that out. He was trying to convince me to stay in. That there isn’t anything else out there for me. What a sad way for them to think.
Left Apple after 14 years, boss man asked me the same thing! Love this
I always tell my son, people want to see you do good… but never better than them.
When I walked off the brow of the USS Kitty Hawk(CV63) the last time. I told myself days before that, that I would not look back at her......I would just walk away. That's exactly what I did. I had my sea bag over my shoulder, rendered honors one last time, and walked out to my taxi. I remember the good and the bad times I had on her. But, the past is the past, and I've tried to only look forward to the future since, because we can't change what has happened in the past! Live for tomorrow, not yesterday! Bravo Zulu!
You’re smart and unique.
Many men fall into the trap that guy set and it ruins their lives. I’ve seen this so many times and it’s horrible.
I was living in Indiana, my hometown and I told people I was gonna ride my bike, not motorcycle across the country. My friends I have been knowing my whole life told me, "I don't think you can make it.". What are they talking about? Who is going to stop me? I was in the Army, paratrooper. I was an ultra runner. Those people never did anything like that. I was carrying weight on my back. I rode through Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, southern Arizona and headed North. I rode through Rim Country (flashbacks). After 2000 miles I settled in Northern Arizona. Never let anyone tell you you can't do something. They are haters who never will have the mentality to attempt anything awesome
Friggin' inspirational!
I served in the marines from Aug 2008-2012 and boy when I got out I was so overjoyed on the inside cuz I was finally gonna be stress free and I already had a plan before I got in so when I get out I am not worried. It helped me become a better man and better prepared for the real world. Ever since then my plan worked out for me but I will miss the ppl I made friends wit, not the jerks I worked wit or for
Any freaking thing I want to do. If I can put up with the BS the Marine Corps put me through I can accomplish anything. I now make more than a general makes and I would have never hit that in the Marines. So heck yeah this is great advice!!! Not going to lie, being a Marine has opened a few doors for me and taught me how to embrace the suck. But my desk is surrounded by the definition of words like GRIND, HUSTLE, EXECUTION, PERSEVERANCE, PERSISTENCE, and SUCCESS. But I digress.
Thank you Chadd for being you and the inspiration that bring to the world and platform.
Create a legacy. Nice answer.. I wanted to walk over into cilvian contractor side of working on the uh60 Blackhawk but heavenly Father had something else prepared for me. Thats my family that I'm very thankful for.. one team one fight hoo-ha one shot one kill .. night stalkers don't quit. Time on target, plus or minus 30 seconds.. ❤ battle buddy
Thanks for the uplifting words. We all need to be reminded to keep our heads up.
Chadd dropping Upper Case KNOWLEDGE!
Massive Respect My Brother ✊🏻
Keep On Keepin’ On ✌🏻
Man u just nailed my story. When I quit a big company as an electrician everyone thought I was nuts. Now I run my own company. It took a few years but I now have things I never thought were possible to get & I can take time off to enjoy life.
I love you Chadd!!!! You Sir, are one who takes the Bull by the horns and doesn’t look back!!!!
I love what you have done for Chili!!!! I also love what you have done for me!!!
I love what you’ve done for so many thousands of people who watch your Truck Talk videos, as well as your short videos on Facebook!!!!
It’s obvious when you tell everyone you love them…… YOU TRULY MEAN IT, and that is a rare thing in today’s society!!!!
So, I just want you to know….. WE LOVE YOU, TOO!!!!!
My brother don’t we have something in common. Young ABH2 when my CMC pulled me into his office with the same “what are you going to do next week when you’re not in the Navy, you don’t have nothing”. Took me a whole second to respond by saying I respect you CMC but you’re here because you have to be and I’m here because I want to be. I have no wife or kids and a beautiful future ahead by of me turned around and walked out ! Never regretted my decision after 6 years of service and I’m a pretty accomplished person now at 44. Don’t let people shut you down. I completed my 20 years in the reserves and proud law enforcement officer in my civilian career.
Leaving the military to become a true warrior, speed and light....
Whatever I want... THAT'S what I'll DO.🔥
Love this,
When I Got out from the Navy,
Got called into the Admiral’s office at COMSUBPAC.
Saying the same thing.
Chad you are right!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊
There is more to life when U want to achieve it.
Do not let the toxic people determine ur future.
Live life!!!❤
Love ya Chad!!!!!