I parted company with my employer at the end of last year. Still grappling with the irony of having less money and more time to find vital additions to the collection to spend it on...
Thanks. My husband and I both practice law. It's a hard habit to break.
I would personally say that there's a large difference between those who do what's necessary to protect a way of life, and those who profit from unnecessary warfare. It's not a black or white issue; I have the utmost respect for our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines while despising the politicians who send them off to die in the greedy quest for oil or defense contractor profits.
I would personally say that there's a large difference between those who do what's necessary to protect a way of life, and those who profit from unnecessary warfare. It's not a black or white issue; I have the utmost respect for our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines while despising the politicians who send them off to die in the greedy quest for oil or defense contractor profits.
I work at a defense contractor now. Apparently dropping bombs in combat has qualified me to sell them now.
I guess I shouldn't say what business I'm in then. It ain't unicorns and rainbows. More of the kinetic application of diplomacy type thing. Takes all types to make the world go 'round.
The gang upstairs were a little too "it's not our problem who gets sold what, and what they do with it, we just provide a market place"... combined with googling pictures of the main show they run, and reading attached articles about third world dictators on shopping sprees for arms in London, with my former employer picking up the tab for "travel and entertainment".
The abdication of any responsibility, combined with the desire to do anything that would get potential buyers through the door, no matter where from: that I have a problem with.
The gang upstairs were a little too "it's not our problem who gets sold what, and what they do with it, we just provide a market place"... combined with googling pictures of the main show they run, and reading attached articles about third world dictators on shopping sprees for arms in London, with my former employer picking up the tab for "travel and entertainment".
The abdication of any responsibility, combined with the desire to do anything that would get potential buyers through the door, no matter where from: that I have a problem with.
Practice is a noun, practise is the verb, so you work at a law practiCe where you both practise law.
I'm not sure a cheese eater is a thing... well not a thing you get paid for.
Becoming a Yeoman warder (Beefeaters) is pretty hardcore:
And then there's fierce competition... and you have to be a history buff. 😀
- Be a former Warrant Officer, class 1 or 2, (or the equivalent rank in other services) and in exceptional circumstances, a Staff Sergeant, from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Marines.
- Hold the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- Have served within the regular armed services for at least 22 years
So basically you have to be old and boring ... I wonder how many beefeaters are members here...
They're actually pretty awesome - they run tours of certain parts of the Tower of London - very engaging, enthusiastic people.
Billy the Beefeater on Instagram is an absolute card. 👍
Who called the Spelling Polise?
Interesting point about the Queen's English, didn't know that... but in America we practice in practices.
I understand your move Chris and agree with what you decided to do.
As an ex-mil person (28 years) and working for BAE Systems for another 22 years, I saw all aspects of the arms business (as well as all of the dodgy stuff that went on behind the scenes).
That said, even if I don't share your views, I am morally obliged to ensure that you can still express them.
And they guard the Crown Jewels
They're actually pretty awesome - they run tours of certain parts of the Tower of London - very engaging, enthusiastic people.
Billy the Beefeater on Instagram is an absolute card. 👍
