Ready to bail. Have been for a while.

by JustKeepLiving 33 Replies latest jw friends

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  Podobear

  witnessforJesus: Lozhasleft is right.. you are seeking to push your military, "one brain cell" thinking into this thread. One thing we all try to do is limit our thoughts to the matter at hand.

  You should try 4 years at Bethel and tell me whether it is high control or not... you should sit in front of my computer, without hope of a pension, no retirement pot and working 6 days a week just to stand still. Tell me, if that is not the product of a high control group.

  I have only expressed one fear for Justkeepliving, as he continues his life journey: Just maybe he is substituting one high control group for another (which will equally stiffle his personal growth)... check out the stats for failed marriages, alcoholism and joblessness after the average G.I/Squaddie leaves the Military. Many, unable to function without Mother, fall into despair.

  I would encourage JKL to study for a Vocational Degree or qualification which he can carry THROUGH LIFE with him. I would urge any potential Pioneer to do the same. Don't become Bethel/Military Factory/Cannon fodder. That way, if Bethel/Military becomes a life long committment, You will have something to carry away with you... because, guess what.. the Mother Organisations don't give a d**n once you leave. You will be just another broken cog in a never ending wheel.

  Please mull long and hard over these comments JKL. All the very, very best in your chosen Life Path.

  Podo
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  Mattieu

  JustKeepLiving, nice to hear from you. All the best and career and well done on making it this far. Cheers, Mattieu
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  JustKeepLiving

  I notice whenever JW's mention ex-witnesses, they usually think they left the Way to indulge in mindless immorality, leading to depression and anguish. Or, if they don't they imagine that they soon will. I know that this can and does happen, but NOT ALWAYS. From what I've seen in personal experience and heard, many just want to excercise their right to choose their own life. There are lots of ex JW's that lead healthy, comparatively normal lives. If that's not the case, explain the presence of so many who readily support those who are making the decision to leave. These ones are convinced that they made the right choice. I bear no ill will to anyone who stays in the org, because you have the right to choose too. I believe we all should pursue what makes us fufilled, even if it's not the same for all of us.

  And to everyone concerned with my choice to enlist, I know the Military is rarely seen as a positive force, but I feel confident I can keep my self intact. And incidentally, I'm not joining as a rank and file grunt. I'm going in as an engineer, and the skills I'll get will transfer to the Outside with little trouble. So, I will have options...
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  Podobear

  That's just what I wanted to hear, JKL. Be your own man... All the best, buddy.

  Podo