I feel bad taking money from a poor person, fam

[Baler]

flashing cash on an elf forum.

[RecondoJoe]

Originally Posted by Baler [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

flashing cash on an elf forum.

They just handed it to me. They obviously got it... out of an ATM or something? The all 20s thing is weird to me.

[Baler]

Originally Posted by RecondoJoe [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

They just handed it to me. They obviously got it... out of an ATM or something? The all 20s thing is weird to me.

How does it feel to live off the government?
you claim to have military service, this is likely your monthly allowance from them.

[RecondoJoe]

Originally Posted by Baler [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

How does it feel to live off the government?
you claim to have military service, this is likely your monthly allowance from them.

I'm not on Disability. They tried to put me on that when I first got out. It was offensive. Most of my friends are on it though, and there are times when I get jealous of them because they make like 65K a year to get high and play video games.

[Littul Jonn]

Originally Posted by RecondoJoe [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm not on Disability. They tried to put me on that when I first got out. It was offensive. Most of my friends are on it though, and there are times when I get jealous of them because they make like 65K a year to get high and play video games.

First off, you should take your disability. Pride has nothing to do with it, you earned it for your service so take your money. Hell donate it to a veterans charity if you feel like you're above the money but you're wasting it by not taking it.

Second, you definitely have some TBI at least because flashing a couple hundred bucks in cash in some shitty strip club to impress elves shows some definite signs of TBI.

[Baler]

Originally Posted by Littul Jonn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

First off, you should take your disability. Pride has nothing to do with it, you earned it for your service so take your money. Hell donate it to a veterans charity if you feel like you're above the money but you're wasting it by not taking it.

Second, you definitely have some TBI at least because flashing a couple hundred bucks in cash in some shitty strip club to impress elves shows some definite signs of TBI.

Thank You for your service.
Can you get a real job after the brainwashing?

[Littul Jonn]

Originally Posted by Baler [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Thank You for your service.
Can you get a real job after the brainwashing?

Yeah, wasn't hard to find a job after getting out. Spent 10 years in and have a fuked up back so I take my disability pay like a normal person would.

Don't be a dumb joe and leave money on the table. Like I said, if you're too "proud", take it and donate it to a veterans charity or something. Plenty of folks not getting enough for what they put in.

[magnetaress]

Originally Posted by Littul Jonn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

First off, you should take your disability. Pride has nothing to do with it, you earned it for your service so take your money. Hell donate it to a veterans charity if you feel like you're above the money but you're wasting it by not taking it.

Second, you definitely have some TBI at least because flashing a couple hundred bucks in cash in some shitty strip club to impress elves shows some definite signs of TBI.

Definitely.

[RecondoJoe]

Originally Posted by Littul Jonn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

First off, you should take your disability. Pride has nothing to do with it, you earned it for your service so take your money. Hell donate it to a veterans charity if you feel like you're above the money but you're wasting it by not taking it.

Second, you definitely have some TBI at least because flashing a couple hundred bucks in cash in some shitty strip club to impress elves shows some definite signs of TBI.

Well, at the time they were saying that I was too dangerous to be allowed to work as a Paramedic, that my "PTSD" would get someone killed. Um, it was the opposite. My first few calls the other guys on the scene thought I was a seasoned veteran of EMS because of how calm I was... reality is, when I was deployed I responded to car bombings that killed dozens of people, having to deal with a broken leg was no big deal... at all.

So it was really offensive to be doing well in college, and doing well in my EMS work, to have a doctor at the VA tell me that I couldn't do that type of work that I needed to spend the rest of my life on disability. I actually sought help originally because I just didn't feel right, I felt like I was insane or something, and I didn't used to feel like that.

And I for sure had a TBI, but it doesn't prevent me from being able to work. In a lot of ways my PTSD and TBI made me a better person because they mellowed me out a lot. Before I was really arrogant and hateful. Now I go out of my way to avoid conflict and to help other people when I can.

[Maliant]

Originally Posted by RecondoJoe [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm not on Disability. They tried to put me on that when I first got out. It was offensive. Most of my friends are on it though, and there are times when I get jealous of them because they make like 65K a year to get high and play video games.

I’m not 100% sure because I’m only 50% disabled and it was a decade ago when I last dealt with my VA claims or looked at the pay chart but I’m fairly certain 100% disability pays nowhere near 65k a year. I get $850 a month which is a nice little bonus but doesn’t even cover the mortgage.

Now, if you meant to say their pension pay (if they retired with at least twenty years) combined with their 100% disability pay that would be closer to accurate.

As to your moral dilemma. I assume your friend is an honorable. That’s why he repaid the loan. It would be insulting to him to try and give it back. More valuable than returning the money would be to have a BBQ with him or help him with a project. Maybe you will each take from it something much more valuable than money.

Best wishes,

Lee.