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FISHTAIL

FISHTAIL

Coordinating the Truth
GW8345 said:
As a retired military member who PCS’ed here while on active duty, I can say that this area way friendlier than any other military town I lived in previously. Those towns include Jacksonville FL and Va Bch VA so to say that this area is not friendly to military folks is not true.

Hell, the family and I like the area so much I retired, got a job and put roots down here. We have been here around 14 years and I cannot say enough good things about the schools my kids went to, my neighbors who helped us out when our well went out and the community as a whole. One my kids first day of school, his grade was having a field trip which we did not know about, the principle made sure that he was able to go with them, went to the cafeteria and got him a bag lunch to take with him and was not worried about the cost of the fee (we did pay it the next day). He arrived at school on time but the bus for the field trip was schedule to leave ten minutes later, the principle made sure he was on the bus, with a lunch and that he was well taken care of.

I’m originally from Va Bch and when I go back down to visit I’m glad I don’t live there. The wife’s family lives right outside of DC in one of the suburbs there, you want to talk about rude people, go to Va Bch or a few miles outside DC, those are some rude people.

The only thing I don’t like is the politics of the state but there’s hope we can change that. As for SOMD, St Mary’s is a perfect little area and the people in the county are great. And I don’t consider SOMD a part of the DC metro, especially St Mary’s Co.
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My intent was never to imply that the area is generally unfriendly to the military..because I think that would be untrue. But some of my friends and neighbors who are/were military and moved here, had a hard time adjusting. I simply used them as an example because typically military folks have lived around a few places and will have other towns/states to compare experiences too.

I'd agree that St. Mary's isn't really part of the DC/Metro area..to far south. But LOTS of people in La Plata/Waldorf work in town. In fact, Every single house in my neighborhood as at least one spouse that works in DC or Northern Virginia somewhere. Same deal with my parents neighborhood, at least for the folks there that haven't retired yet. A big part of Charles county, and probably a chunk of Calvert as well, serves as a bedroom community for the DC/Metro work force. My family makes that commute too (my wife works in Tysons) and we did it because I personally like living in a less congested area. And it doesn't hurt that your house purchasing money goes a good bit further down here also. You just pay for it with commuting time.
 
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NurseSherri

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bilbur said:
I was looking through salary comparisons between San Diego and here and there is about a $25000 difference between what I would make in San Diego and here. This might be why they are finding you out of there price range. Try going to one of the salary generating websites to determine what you should be asking for the area you are applying for. If they see a large number on your resume or application they might assume you will only use them for a temporary solution until something better comes along. As for being a horrible place I hate when people from out of state come on here and trash this place. As far as I know no one forced you to come here and no one is forcing you to stay, if you are unhappy here that is on you for not doing enough research about the place where you intended to live. I hope you find a good job here and learn to appreciate the area and what it has to offer but if not then maybe this is not the place for you.
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I didn't choose this place, the Navy did... so I'm here for three years and I'm trying to make the best of it. I haven't requested a certain amount of money. They ASK what I was making in San Diego and I am honest about that; I say that I am expecting a large drop from what I was making there and am accepting of that... I would never put what I have earned on a resume by the way; it is tacky. And the thing about this being a "horrible place"... apparently only the people that have lived here forever are allowed to say that they don't like it here, but the new people better like it or else! Whatever... this place is weird.
 
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NurseSherri

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FISHTAIL said:
I can at least understand the horrible place comment. I've lived in the area for 20 years now, but I'm not from here. Compared to other areas of the country, especially the south, and the west, people here are rude. Very rude. When we moved here from Atlanta, I was floored by how cruel the other kids in school were to the "new kid". It was pretty obvious that it was unacceptable to be from out of town. Part of that mentality still exists around here, and the rest of the rudeness extends throughout upper eastern seaboard clear through Boston. I'm used to it now, but when I meet people that just moved to the area from across the country I'm reminded of how bad it can be for new folks that aren't used to it.

She would have no easier of at time in NoVa, Philly, New York or any of the major north eastern cities and surrounding suburbs. For whatever reason, part of the culture in these area's produces relatively rude social behavior.
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DING DING DING!!!!! EXACTLY!!! It's the rude behavior of so many of the people that I meet here... it's a huge culture shock. People in San Diego just seem to be happier people in general. And the kids??? Holy ####! I don't even want to get started on the ridiculous amount of bullying around here... so many kids in our neighborhood are downright nasty little ####s.
 
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NurseSherri

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Hank said:
Pretty sure in Nurse Sherri's case, the attitude is why she has no job or friends. Just sayin'.
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Just the comment I was expecting from you Hank. You've never had a decent thing to say to me the entire time I've been on here. You have no idea what my personality is. Who said I don't have friends? I'm very friendly and make friends easily. I just don't take kindly to rudeness and assumptions... but then again, seeing that you have posted over 14,000 times and your location is "beer", I'm not going to be overly sentimental about anything you have to say.
 
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flowerlover

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Dixie said:
Thank you but I think I'm actually going to be okay and I'm kind of looking forward to it. If nothing else, this past year with the contractor I've worked with for over ten years has been pure hell. They've laid off so many people that you go to work on a daily basis thinking is this it, is this the day? It's a relief to actually know the date and despite the fact that the money won't be nearly as well, a good opportunity to explore something different and actually spend some quality time with my son and maybe help him move forward in his life. I don't live high on the hog, I still have money coming in with my Navy retirement, still get child support because my son is disabled, and if push comes to shove I can collect social security. I'm a LOT better off than some of my coworkers that have been laid off.

This layoff feels like a Navy transfer. I'm not sure you'd understand unless you've been through it but sometimes when you've moved year after year, you start to hate your duty station and look forward to the next because it's something new and different, a chance to reinvent yourself. This feels like a Navy transfer and I don't even need to pack up!

Thank you for the thoughts, that's so kind of you.
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Geez, now I gotta ask if you are willing to answer. Do you work for SAIC or LEIDOS? I did, and that's exactly how everyone there feels/felt. I got laid off earlier this year. Best of luck to you in your future job search.
 
catlingirl

catlingirl

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Ok back to topic, I just saw an ad in the local paper that talks about the job fair. Its called Southern Maryland Hiring event and its from 2pm to 5pm on Monday June 23 at the Blue Crabs Stadium in Waldorf. There's a list of companies participating.People can register at jobmatchproject.com/hiring-event. I plan on going. Anyone else?
 
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bucketlady

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NurseSherri said:
I didn't choose this place, the Navy did... so I'm here for three years and I'm trying to make the best of it. I haven't requested a certain amount of money. They ASK what I was making in San Diego and I am honest about that; I say that I am expecting a large drop from what I was making there and am accepting of that... I would never put what I have earned on a resume by the way; it is tacky. And the thing about this being a "horrible place"... apparently only the people that have lived here forever are allowed to say that they don't like it here, but the new people better like it or else! Whatever... this place is weird.
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Nurse Sherri- I am hoping that once you settle in things will improve and you will be happier here! Have you considered long term care nursing? It seems that we have had a lot of turnover lately and there may be a position available that might interest you. Good luck!
 
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mudpuddle

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Nurse Sherri,

there is also a Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall. It is very big and a nice place to work! (I did some volunteer work there several years ago...)
Good luck with finding a job!!!!!! Hope it is soon!
 
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bilbur

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NurseSherri said:
I didn't choose this place, the Navy did... so I'm here for three years and I'm trying to make the best of it. I haven't requested a certain amount of money. They ASK what I was making in San Diego and I am honest about that; I say that I am expecting a large drop from what I was making there and am accepting of that... I would never put what I have earned on a resume by the way; it is tacky. And the thing about this being a "horrible place"... apparently only the people that have lived here forever are allowed to say that they don't like it here, but the new people better like it or else! Whatever... this place is weird.
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The issue I have is you have been making snide remarks about this place since you got here. I am not allowed to try and defend the people I am related to or are friends with? Should the whole community change the way it is or how they act to suit you? When you first posted all people did was try to help you and answer your questions but now you alienate an entire community calling everyone rude and weird and a horrible place. Sounds to me you have the everyone is crazy except me mentality. Next time you are out and encounter a "rude" person from this "horrible place" ask them from where do they originate and there is an 80% chance it is no where around here.
 
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