The crazy thing is a person who joins the military at 30 will still retire far sooner than the average 9-5 Breh
Assuming they aren’t violently killed over seas
30+ year olds joining the military in record numbers due to poor economy
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The crazy thing is a person who joins the military at 30 will still retire far sooner than the average 9-5 Breh
Assuming they aren’t violently killed over seas
This has been a thing for awhile. When I joined back in 2010 it was because of the recession, I was 23 and there were 30 AND 40 year olds signing up right beside me.
As long as you not too flabby n sick
Ezekiel 25:17
Veteran
Nothing wrong with that. Military can be a damn good place to be if you take advantage of it.
My aunt did 30 years in the Navy, the rest of her life is gravy.
My aunt did 30 years in the Navy, the rest of her life is gravy.
Vandelay
Life is absurd. Lean into it.
My homie at 39 decided to join the reserves. Dude is in phenomenal health, he's just in a transition period in his life and something like the military can help with that.
I'm all for this. There really shouldn't be a "young" age limit on the military. I can see and know people up to 55 being value added being in the military. You don't always have to be an infantryman. Bringing civilian skills to the military can also be a benefit, so why not...
Personally, I regret not joining the military.
I'm all for this. There really shouldn't be a "young" age limit on the military. I can see and know people up to 55 being value added being in the military. You don't always have to be an infantryman. Bringing civilian skills to the military can also be a benefit, so why not...
Personally, I regret not joining the military.
Marc Spector
the 4'11 Cuban
Idk about record numbers but I can see how more grown folks are enlisting. I joined at 22 and shouldve went active off rip, id be close to being done now. 
DamienWayne
Superstar
What’s the average military coli breh making annually?
Salute the troops 
I thought after a certain age u couldn’t join
WhereIsTheLove
All Star
He's got 5 kids. Seems like he's trying to make it the right way. Salute sir!
DamienWayne
Superstar
8 years , leveling up at avg pace
Vandelay
Life is absurd. Lean into it.
They upped it to 42 a few years back
IIVI
Superstar
Good for them honestly.
It’s productive to realize you got nothing going and to build a respectable foundation of some sort before it’s too late.
School is obviously the best move, but it’s also not nearly as financially cheap as signing your name on a piece of paper and committing. Then you can finish on the G.I Bill later. Degree and Military service opens doors not available to ordinary people.
You can still get a degree later in life well into your 50’s, but there’s a time limit on serving in the Military where that window closes, which is something to consider.
It’s productive to realize you got nothing going and to build a respectable foundation of some sort before it’s too late.
School is obviously the best move, but it’s also not nearly as financially cheap as signing your name on a piece of paper and committing. Then you can finish on the G.I Bill later. Degree and Military service opens doors not available to ordinary people.
You can still get a degree later in life well into your 50’s, but there’s a time limit on serving in the Military where that window closes, which is something to consider.
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