Sure. There are cases where recruiters misled recruits about the length of deployments. Telling them it would be shorter than it actually turned out to be. It's a big shock when someone signs up thinking they'll be home in a year but then find out it could be much longer.
I've heard that some recruiters were not very forthcoming about the living conditions during basic training. Recruits showed up expecting a certain level of comfort or privacy in their living quarters, but found out it was completely different. They had to share very small spaces with a lot of other people, and the facilities were not as clean or well - maintained as they thought. Also, there were issues with the equipment provided. Some recruits got old or malfunctioning gear which put them at a disadvantage during training.
One horror story could be recruiters giving false promises. For example, they might promise a certain job or training opportunity that never materializes once the recruit is in. Another could be the extreme pressure tactics. Some recruits have reported being constantly harassed by recruiters to sign up, even when they had doubts or family issues that should have been considered. And there are also stories of misinformation about the physical and mental demands. Recruits were led to believe it was less intense than it actually is, leading to a lot of shock and struggle during basic training.
Sure. One funny USMC story is about a drill instructor with a really thick accent. The recruits had a hard time understanding his commands at first, which led to some hilarious mix - ups during drills.
Sure. Once I failed an important exam. I had studied really hard for it, but on the exam day, I got so nervous that I couldn't think clearly. I made a lot of stupid mistakes and ended up with a very low score. It made me feel so disappointed in myself and I was really down for a long time.
Sure. Once, I accidentally dropped a metal utensil on the ceramic cooktop. It chipped the surface right away. It not only made the cooktop look bad but also made me worry that the chip might affect the cooking performance in the future.
Yes. I pre - ordered a game months in advance. On the release day, the store I pre - ordered from said they didn't have enough copies and I had to wait another week. By then, all the online guides and walkthroughs were out, and it kind of ruined the excitement of exploring the game on my own. Also, the price of the game dropped a bit during that week, which was really annoying.
Well, some people have complained about the seating arrangements. The seats are not very comfortable and there is very little legroom. One passenger said it was like sitting in a sardine can for the entire flight duration.
Sure. One recruiting success story is about a tech startup. They were looking for a top - notch software engineer. They used a combination of social media recruitment and referrals. A current employee shared the job opening on his LinkedIn, and also recommended a friend who was an expert in the field. The startup interviewed the candidate promptly and made an attractive offer. The new hire brought in fresh ideas and skills, which significantly boosted the company's product development.
Sure. Some people have had the experience of their titanium rings breaking unexpectedly. Maybe it was a cheaply made titanium ring, but it still gave the wearer a shock when it snapped in half. It could be during normal daily activities like just reaching for something or even while sleeping.
One of my bad life experiences was getting bullied in school. There was this group of kids who would constantly tease me about my appearance. They would call me names and make fun of my clothes. It made me feel really self - conscious and I started to dread going to school every day. I often skipped classes just to avoid them.
There are several bad experiences with Rug Doctor. A common one is that the brushes on the machine wear out quickly. When this happens, the cleaning efficiency drops significantly. In addition, some Rug Doctor machines had issues with the water tank. It would either not fill properly or leak during the cleaning process. One user had a Rug Doctor that left streaks on their carpet. No matter how many times they went over the same area, the streaks remained. This made the carpet look worse than before the cleaning. Also, the noise level of the Rug Doctor can be quite high, which can be really annoying, especially if you are trying to clean while others are in the house.