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[–] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago (3 children)
[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 10 points 4 days ago

The recruiter lied. We believe you. But they lied to you.

[–] braxy29@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

i'm certain the military has its share of undiagnosed autists, tho

[–] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

Shit tons. Mostly in the nerdier jobs.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

There are medical waivers that are almost always granted if you're willing and able to ask in the first place.

[–] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Wish I knew that back then. Can't sign up for the military now. Trans, and now I have a medical history of suicidal ideation.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I hate it break this to you but joining the military wouldn't have helped you not want to kill yourself.

[–] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Yeah, but the Veteran's Benefits would be nice. Service guarantees citizenship ya know