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submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by reader@hexbear.net to c/slop@hexbear.net

redlib link: https://redlib.catsarch.com/r/povertyfinance/comments/1u5sje5/my_life_is_pretty_much_over/

I know reddit is worse than its ever been and has always been astroturfed but once in a great while I still stare into the abyss and let me tell you... internet-delenda-est

The fact that they're all saying the coast guard too, like is this the new recruiting tactic? sell the one that has less of a murder-y reputation, then when they can't get into that they just go with whatever they qualify for?

At least the top comment is better

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[-] SevenSkalls@hexbear.net 8 points 6 days ago

Because unfortunately it is actually one of the few paths everyone in the US has to training, education, and an actual hiring job. That was done on purpose.

[-] reader@hexbear.net 8 points 6 days ago

except apparently (per the comments, I don't think this is 100% strict), if you have self harm scars

[-] D61@hexbear.net 2 points 5 days ago

Many years ago I was in a unit with a First Sergeant that had a small swastika tattoo on his hand. He had this before he enlisted sometime in the early/mid 90's. It did not disqualify him from enlistment.

Anything... and I mean, anything, that could disqualify a potential recruit can be "waivered" away if anybody in the process chooses.

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