I still don't understand why you would go into the specifics and stir up the pot.
I think "US Government" would suffice. But since you feel compelled to give out the details, just be aware of the consequences.
Rub a Dub
Can You Get DFd for Working for the Department of Defense?
by daniel-p 62 Replies latest jw friends
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daniel-p
I think "US Government" would suffice. But since you feel compelled to give out the details, just be aware of the consequences.
Well thanks for letting me know! As I mentioned before, I never gave a second thought that this would be against JW rules. I haven't been thinking in that frame of mind. Your belated advice doesn't do much good, man. I didn't mean to go int ospecifics, but my brother asked who Id be working for and I told him. WHY? Because I didn't think about it!
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Titus
One sister in my country works for our "State Department".
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minimus
Actually, who says you can't work for the federal government? Since, if you were a mail carrier, you might have to deliver at gov't offices PRIMARILY. Would that be wrong? Nope. If you're not actually doing defense work (which your bro doesn't need to know), you can work there. But what I think, a BOE might not agree with.
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spawn
Take the job and do what's right for your own family.
These people make me laugh telling you not to take the job as it's against Johobah when the Borg plough there money into arms companies!
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Balsam
I knew a sister back years ago who was threatened with disfellowshipping because she took a job in the Commissary on a Military base where her husband was stationed. I thought that was really weird, but she quit the job and the JW's continued to control her life. There is a whole bunch on this stuff but it is in their publications. Yes you will be disf'ed for working for the department of defense.
The rules are stupid and insensitive to individual needs. The JW high ups think they have the pulse of God but they really know nothing. It could be your path to final freedom but your family will be tested. They will have to chose sides over a good job you have landed. Do they shun you over a job or will reason win out?
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garyneal
While I sympathize for you and your close relationships that this may affect personally I would have to say SCREW THEM! This has got to be by far one of the most stupidest things I have ever heard.
Telling the rank and file they cannot work in any job related to the military?
If I am not mistaken, doesn't the WTS own stock in a defense contracting company? Talk about a double standard.
Your job puts food on the table and pays for rent (mortgage). You don't have to rely on gubbermint handouts to provide for your family. If these retards can't respect that then I say tell them to buzz off.
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Think About It
What a cult.
In what other religion would a young man trying to better himself and his family have to even consider this kind of BS?
Take the job. Don't tell anybody anything else and tell them to mind their own business if they try to pry. If you don't take the job, later on down the road you'll see some double standard that will make you kick yourself in the ass for listening to these control freaks.
Think About It
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Married to the Mob
I am amused by how your brother justifies that being a janitor at a casino for a contractor is different from being directly employed by the casino! Thats classic!
Well done on the job! Good jobs are hard to find..........
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