I'm sure you know about the GI Bill, but you mentioned several times you were in the Marines. You were medically discharged and I don't know all the rules about that but something to look into if school is an interest at all for you. They are paying for my tuition and my living expenses so its pretty much a full ride if you qualify. Food for thought.

I didn't pay into the GI bill so I don't get it, I opted to not pay it during the "Moment of Truth"(Receiving Week). I regret it right now though haha. Is it really that damning if I don't have a college degree? I am trying to make up for it with a nice portfolio.

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Is it really that damning if I don't have a college degree? I am trying to make up for it with a nice portfolio.

Unfortunately for you, it is even more damning than usual right now due to the economic situation. Why can't you go to college? Because you can't afford it? There are loans and financial aid packages available for that. How long can you realistically go without employment before you start being unable to pay your rent or mortgage and bills?

Just to clarify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill you did not have to pay the $1200 to receive it, those of us that did pay into it get that money back if we exhaust all the benefits. Not trying to harp you on school or anything, just making sure you understand you probably still are eligible for it.

Please don't take this as my "sob story" haha but my situation is this, some lady did a hit and run on my car and totaled it. I have one witness saying there was another car that hit me, but USAA is lagging on telling me wether or not they will cover the damages because A) I don't have collision and B) they say athat they can't prove there was another car there despite the witnesses account of the accident haha so im without a car right now.

I don't mind taking the bus thats not a problem, but I just got laid off from my security position because the store I worked at discontinued there contract with my old security company. The School District which was buying my software had to discontinue because of the budget freeze in California. So right now im living off of my PEB(which is half of my base pay) and my friends paycheck.

So right now I need to find a job. I have a wide variety of IT experience(SQL, Linux, Windows Server, custom server applications, SOME Cisco), Programming, Web Hosting, etc.

I want to go to college believe me, I just can't dedicate the time needed to go because I need to get a job soon.

I have looked into "In the Mean time" jobs, but I have heard from a couple places like target etc, saying im "way over qualified". Basically right now what im doing is in between knocking on doors trying to apply for work, im working on AI into the game so I can post a video on my website.

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Who do I talk to about that Dwiff? When I went through VAPS during my seperations they told me I would NOT qualify for the GI bill because I didn't pay into it. When I went to the VA they told me the same thing.

[Edited by - LiveAndFight on January 25, 2010 11:34:51 AM]

I cleaned up my portfolio, if you guys could take another glance at it. I fixed all the formating issues I could find, and I replaced the forum section with "Engine Features".

It would be a good idea to have a PDF version of your resume available for download from your resume page. If there is a link somewhere already, it's not obvious.

I sent you a PM.

Thanks for the feedback : ), I will look into the VA today Dwiff thanks for the information.

I have a phone interview this week, how should I prepare myself?

I added some more screenshots that demonstrate more realism with the engine.