So angry I could burst

[frijolefrito]

So I'm deployed right. During this deployment I've done many things besides my real job. I've helped with moral functions and volunteered in numerous ways (church, USO, squadron events). I was the only person in this cycle to be awarded a certificate for work. To say I put my work in is an understatement. Well I've finished my deployment and am waiting to go home. The group I came with has already left and I'm staying behind because of a clerical error. This means I could have been home for father’s day but I'm stuck in limbo just waiting. I mean literally waiting. I have nothing to do, no job, and just taking up space. Last night we took some incoming fire around 2 am and it just pissed me the heck off. I'm like I could be on the way home right now! I don't think I fell asleep until 5am just cursing the world. One of the people in my shop was injured (sports related) so now I have a computer finally. I can't talk to the wife about it because she just feels sad then that makes me more sad and UGH. All my friends can say is that REALLY sucks. I haven't smoked in 9 years and I'm about to buy a pack. I literally feel like punching something every five seconds. Dear lord please just let me see my family again

 

[NHdisneylover]

Oh I am so sorry This sounds like a an exceedingly frustrating situation and i think you have every right to be angry and upset.

I hope you can figure out a way to deal with this without returning to smoking--which you surely know will just hurt you more in the long run. I can totally understand why the temptation is there though.

I really, truly hope the red tape fiasco is straightened out SOON and you can go back home to your wife withing just a couple of days (but I know EVERY day you are stuck is totally unfair).

 

[luvmythree]

I'm so sorry ! I hope you get home soon!!!!

 

[cheermom1]

I'm so sorry I wish I could do something but I'm just a mom in Ar. I hope you get home soon to your family. sending ((good vibes)) your ways. Hopefully you will get home very soon.

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

First- let me say a huge THANK YOU for your service!! I am, as are so many others, humbled and grateful for your sacrifice.

But you do have every right to be mad... Missing Father's Day when you expected to be home is just rotten. And to have worked so hard, it must feel like a kick in the face. Vent away here as much as you need! I will add you to my prayers...praying you finally get on your way home, safe and sound to your loved ones.

 

[frijolefrito]

Well made some progress if you could call it that. Got an email stating:

"Your situation was the first call I made this morning. I know it doesn't help much, but you are leaderships priority one today. "

Here is hoping and praying. Thanks for your support.

 

[quasar4legs]

Hope you are winging your way home soon, I cannot imagine how frustrating this situation is for you and your family.

Stay away from the cigarettes, chocolate is your true friend.

Take care and I am sorry you are going through this.

Quasar

 

[fireflymedic]

Well made some progress if you could call it that. Got an email stating:

"Your situation was the first call I made this morning. I know it doesn't help much, but you are leaderships priority one today. "

Here is hoping and praying. Thanks for your support.

glad to hear this - hope you are home soon. hope that computer has some games on it or something to help you pass the time.

 

[tomthebarncat]

That is typical of the military "hurry up and wait", you are still getting paid, and as a servicemember, this should not be anything new. Thanks for serving our country and I am sure that when you do get home, your family will be so excited to see you! all the crap will evaporate in a few seconds. I say this as my DH has been rotating out of Abu Dhabi for three years and he was never once on schedule and he is a DA civilian. Have a safe trip home

 

[java]

It will be over soon. And you have so much to look forward too! Think how very exciting it'll be once you get there. Use this time to plan for the future.

*And yes it really does suck. But I've seen your attitude in your other posts and I know you can get through this bump in the road. You're almost there!

 

[mrsdon]

I am sorry your homecoming got delayed,but you can celebrate Fathers Day at anytime. My DH was in the submarine service for the Navy and we missed lots of special days. We would just pick a day and celebrate.

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

Thank you so much for serving our country! I'm so sorry they are keeping you longer than you should be. I can not even begin to imagine how frustrating that would be. I hope they get it sorted out ASAP. Please stay away from the cigarettes! 9 years is an amazing accomplishment!

 

[Magic Mom]

I'm sorry. Dh has been delayed for homecoming before and I know how frustrating it is. It's almost over. In a day or two you will be home with your family. Hang in there.

 

[frijolefrito]

That is typical of the military "hurry up and wait", you are still getting paid, and as a servicemember, this should not be anything new. Thanks for serving our country and I am sure that when you do get home, your family will be so excited to see you! all the crap will evaporate in a few seconds. I say this as my DH has been rotating out of Abu Dhabi for three years and he was never once on schedule and he is a DA civilian. Have a safe trip home

This isn't your typical hurry up and wait. Someone didn't do their job and now I'm stuck here. This isn't my first rodeo in the desert but it's bs that the only reason I'm stuck behind is because someone didn't do their job. I saw 5 guys who I came with leave on a plane that I could have been on. Someone put me returning to the wrong base. On my orders it says the right base it was a clerical error. SO no this isn't typical and it wouldn't be frustrating if it was your typical scenario. I understand delays what I don't understand is how an office can make such a stupid mistake and take over a week to fix it. This is with plenty of planes leaving and space.

Also if they would have left things as is I could have corrected the problem with my orders because I fly out of Germany to home and it's one of the stops. I am literally waiting for someone to say OH your orders? Oh your itinerary. Oh okay you can leave.

 

[frijolefrito]

Thanks for the support all.

I'm sorry if I came off grumpy... you are right stuff doesn't go smooth and I just need to hope that I'm gone by next week. I'm just really demoralized and so bored I'm going crazy.

 

[LuvOrlando]

I hope today is a better day for you and that you get good news soon. In the meantime, keep coming here if you're bored because there is plenty to keep you amused as long as you need

 

[golfgal]

Here's hoping your paperwork comes through today so you can be on your way home soon!!

 

[frijolefrito]

Yah I just need to go through my ten steps of coping or whatever.

 

[ChattaAlley]

My heart breaks for you. I really hope you get home to your family. And THANK YOU for ALL you do your efforts will be rewarded and are appriciated.

 

[tomthebarncat]

Are you feeling better? where exactly are you stuck? are you sitting at RAB, in Germany? I realize that someone did not do their job, but in my experience that is very typical of the military! this will pass, you will get home and your family will be happy to see you!