Well, I'm really considering it. Actually, 4 years ago when I first started training I was doing so to ready myself for basic. Well I never ended up going because honestly I got scared. I also couldn't join right away because I only had a GED and they wanted me to obtain 15 college credits. But more than anything it was because I was afraid of leaving my family and friends for a world that was unknown. So I just went to college and told myself I'd just get a degree and start a career. Some 4 years later I'm 30lbs heavier, strong than I ever thought I would be, and in the same position I've always been in...in debt, living back at home, and no future with the company I work for. I can't take it anymore. I've got to get going with something in life or be stuck like this forever.
I think joining the military is probably what I need. I've never been able to decide on things in life. I've always wanted to do so many things that I could never decide on just one. Joining makes me decide on something and then also makes me have to honor that decision. It also gets me out of my comfort zone, away from family and all that I've known. It causes me to seek a greater strength within myself (and from God who also strengthens me). Not only that but I'll finally have some decent health coverage, a career path, the ability to support myself, and be able to get rid of my debt (mainly college).
I know there's got to be some of you who are currently in the military or have served before. Would you say that my reasoning is good? I believe it is because like I said it forces me to break away from all that has kept me in the same place in life. I think I can only benefit from going in. I would like to hear some opinions.
Well, I'm really considering it. Actually, 4 years ago when I first started training I was doing so to ready myself for basic. Well I never ended up going because honestly I got scared. I also couldn't join right away because I only had a GED and they wanted me to obtain 15 college credits. But more than anything it was because I was afraid of leaving my family and friends for a world that was unknown. So I just went to college and told myself I'd just get a degree and start a career. Some 4 years later I'm 30lbs heavier, strong than I ever thought I would be, and in the same position I've always been in...in debt, living back at home, and no future with the company I work for. I can't take it anymore. I've got to get going with something in life or be stuck like this forever.
I think joining the military is probably what I need. I've never been able to decide on things in life. I've always wanted to do so many things that I could never decide on just one. Joining makes me decide on something and then also makes me have to honor that decision. It also gets me out of my comfort zone, away from family and all that I've known. It causes me to seek a greater strength within myself (and from God who also strengthens me). Not only that but I'll finally have some decent health coverage, a career path, the ability to support myself, and be able to get rid of my debt (mainly college).
I know there's got to be some of you who are currently in the military or have served before. Would you say that my reasoning is good? I believe it is because like I said it forces me to break away from all that has kept me in the same place in life. I think I can only benefit from going in. I would like to hear some opinions.
What are your goals further in life? I would join the Air force is you plan on having a civlian career later, if you want to make the military your career you should join the Army. Air force is great because almost all jobs translate directly to civ jobs, but Army is a better option if you want to stay in forever in my opinion. I have been enlisted in the Army for 5 years now, and I like it. If you get an intel job, you will be set for life, even as a civilian. Army taught me Russian, interrogation, spy techniquues, and gave me a top secret clearance. I can go and make 150k a year in afghanistan as a contractor if I want.
Basic is a joke for both air force and army, marines are the only ones who have a truly rough time. I went through OSUT (combat arms basic/ait) 5 years ago, before they overhauled the program and it was hard as hell, nowadays they cant even swear at you I hear.
Also, I don't know about the Air force, but the army has a student loan repayment program, which is the best way to get money for school. They will basically pay off all your loans. I wish I had gotten a Master's in something instead of enlisting out of high school, because the loan repayment is sweet, and you can only get it on initial enlistment. well I have to go to gym so Ill check in later
And also didn't read the whole thread or I would have said something else since he's already sworn in lol. Yeah I am sure they do, they run the SERE school which is one of the best courses you could ever take. I was just speaking from my experience though, the Army seems to be a better choice for careerist military folk, a lot of senior AF people I have talked to don't have good things to say, but the AF has a LOT more jobs that are useful outside. army has very select few.