Do this and try Air Force and Coast Guard first.
Definitely joining the military after college
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Do this and try Air Force and Coast Guard first.
So what's the best branch for a guy like me to join? As in someone who is primarily concerned with the paychecks and does not necessarily have a raging war or patriotism boner, although would still like to test himself, physically and mentally?
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Loop Ba$eCrawler
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Air Force or Navy. Only problem with the Navy is you could end up on a boat for months at a time. They also get tasked with more warzone stuff...I knew a dude that was in the Navy and his whole squadron or whatever it's called in the Navy had to guard and keep secure a prison in Iraq. The guys job had nothing to do with security forces. Air Force is the most laid back while still being professional. The motto they preached from the start was always work smarter, not harder.
O.T.I.S.
Veteran
Exactly
Get a job that transitions to civilian world (I went IT) and get disability and you'll never hear another call from the government about shyt.
I know a chick who went borderline deaf that got out with 80-100% disability... Now she's going to school and married another military cat... This chick makes more money doing nothing than I do with a full time job...
And she worked FOR me when we was in together.
It doesn't always work out that way, but with a degree I don't see how this isn't a stepping stone if you're willing to go through the process all the way. It's not as bad as non-vets make it seem. I would definitely say it's last resort but it's a life line that's very beneficial if you do what you're supposed to
Loop Ba$eCrawler
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Yup, the basic training was about the worst part of my military experience and even that was pretty fun after the first 2 weeks and you got used to it. You don't notice it either but the whole experience makes you much more responsible with a lot of stuff if you do things correctly in your time. After getting out 10 years ago, it's amazing to see college graduates with masters/phds or bachelors from good universities that really don't know anything or get frustrated too quickly with things. The degree gets you in the door but most jobs aren't gonna be able to teach you how to be an adult like the military will...There are still a lot of dirtbags that somehow make it through their military time though. Just like the civilian world, you'll encounter people there that are useless.
O.T.I.S.
Veteran
Air Force
That testing yourself physically/mentally is some shyt white people do. If you're an athletic person before the military then anything they make you do is not going to be difficult
Most difficult thing is running but if you run or like to run regardless then 3-4 miles isn't shyt. It's when you try to go above that (Specops, seals, etc) is when it will get hard for someone who is in good shape already.
The hardest part of the military is after bootcamp, when you got to maneuver in a military world with a military mindset of doing your job 24/7 no matter what... Whatever job it might be. If you went in to shoot and be on the front lines that's your job, if you went in to be a medic, that's your job. If you went in to be a psychiatrist, engineer, cook, cop, etc., that's your JOB. Do your job and you're good. There's extra shyt with it because you wear many hats, but for the most part (depending on your branch... AF or Navy more specifically) that's your job bro.
Show up on time, follow the rules, go home without getting in trouble and your process goes by pretty smooth.
I don't wanna make it sound too easy, not everybody can make it. And shyt isn't THAT easy, But if you simplify it it's a lot easier than people think.
JP_614
Superstar
AIR FORCE MAN TRY TO GO OFFICER THEY ARE LOOKING FOR OFFICERS I BELIEVE BECUASE THEY MADE CUTS
IF YOU GO ENLISTED IDK YOUR DEGREE BUT GET A JOB THAT INVOLES USING YOUR DEGREE SO YOU CAN GET MILITARY EXPERINCE THEN WHEN YOU GET OUT CAN PUT THAT ON YOUR RESUME
IF NOT GOING FOR A CAREER THAT USES YOUR DEGREE MAKE SURE IT CAN TRANSFER TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
AND DO NOT GO SECUIRTY FORCES I REPEAT DO NOT
AND IF YOU GET IN IM ASSUMING YOUR SINGLE TRY TO DEPLOY ASAP ITS EASY MONEY SUM TIMES TCN DUTY WHATEVER TAX FREE MONEY
not if he's going in as an officer...seems like a decision that wouldve been better made 4 years ago
O.T.I.S.
Veteran
A lot of things in my job I do now is just like "fukk it"... Mainly because I've seen worse. I just do what comes natural now and my company loves my anti-social ass because I approach everything with the mindset I developed in the military.
I don't involve myself in the politics, I'm not afraid to take on any project or customer, not afraid to follow directions or give them, not afraid to make mistakes or ask for help, not afraid to speak my mind respectfully, I can talk to anyone, and I understand authority but also self respect, etc.,
A lot of that you learn in time by being in the military
I don't involve myself in the politics, I'm not afraid to take on any project or customer, not afraid to follow directions or give them, not afraid to make mistakes or ask for help, not afraid to speak my mind respectfully, I can talk to anyone, and I understand authority but also self respect, etc.,
A lot of that you learn in time by being in the military
The Nigerian
The Realest Member of TheColi
Thank god my parents cared enough about me to keep me the fukk out of that military bullshyt.
Disgusting.
Disgusting.
Loop Ba$eCrawler
All Star
It's the only work environment where I've seen people from all walks of life get along and look out for each other as well. Haven't seen that much in the civilian world outside of some construction work I've done.
O.T.I.S.
Veteran
That why you get job that are extremely military friendly or military oriented.
It's how I got my job now. My buddy from the navy got out like 3 or 4 years before me and works for the same company I do.
He told me as soon as I get out, he had a job for me and he was right.
They turned me down at first but I still found jobs that paide better but then they hit me up on the fly saying they really need me so I told them to make an offer
I been here for a few months and as far as I know, I've exceeded all expectations if not more. Mainly because I'm a blue collar type guy. I come to work to WORK and I go home to play... I'm everything he said I would be
And that's the thing. You always know someone somewhere that's looking for you if you're a dope worker. I still got other offers if need be but this seems legit so far.
That military buddy system works at times. I got cats overseas that are trying to get me out there strictly in word of mouth.
It truly is like a frat if you use it right
Guy Incognito
Homer? Who is Homer?
O.T.I.S.
Veteran
But not out of 4 vs. 1 porn though
O.T.I.S.
Veteran
It's like, you say you're a 10 year vet with X amount of experience with X certifications or degrees then trust me, you might be competing with maybe 5 other people for that one job instead of competing with 20+ people with just a degree and barely any experience
It's not all good or guaranteed but if you go in and get what you're supposed to get, don't become an addict or drunk then yeah, you can get out and get a decent job.
I'm getting paid less than I was in the military but I'm starting over completely. If I had my degree it would be 10x's easier
It's not all good or guaranteed but if you go in and get what you're supposed to get, don't become an addict or drunk then yeah, you can get out and get a decent job.
I'm getting paid less than I was in the military but I'm starting over completely. If I had my degree it would be 10x's easier