Quote:And you arrived at your current situation with more than a little help from the government.

 

I would somewhat agree the government "helped" me get to the position that I'm in now, but I wouldn't say that it was "more than a little help".  I received my initial training and experience from the government, but it wasn't a "grant" or a "hand out".  It was through a contract that I signed with the government that required (initially) 4 years of my service.  I extended my contract initially for another few years, then re-enlisted as part of my final contract with the government (military).

 

I credit my experience in the Navy for my basic knowledge of electronics, but the rest of what I learned I did so on my own.  The bulk of what propelled me to my current status/position was done solely by me.

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