Question for those of you in/were in the military

[Melo]

Here's the run down on what I am thinking:

I really love my job, but its fairly temporary. I do NOT want to work in a bar forever. I dislike school, for some reason. Even when I pay for it, I cant seem to find motivation to even CARE about doing well. I fail at so many things, even when I try, that trying just seems like wasted effort. For awhile, my boyfriend was the only thing keeping my life in any sort of order, I was happy and I felt like I was going somewhere. Now things between us are not well, and its given me much opportunity to sit and think about my life.

And I have come to the conclusion that if I cant get my sh*t in gear by this summer and figure out what I am doing with class and a career, I am going to sign up. It seems like if I cant find out what I am doing with myself, cant find any discipline to do anything, and cant get a decent paycheck, then the military can help me with that.

I was talking to my friend about it. Her fiancee is joining the airforce. We were just talking about what we know about the different branches, etc etc. She mentioned she thought that the army had a sort of buddy system. I have no idea.

What I am trying to find out is, Ive talked to recruiters before, and they tell me good things. Id really like some honest opinions, advice, information, what-have-you. TIA.

[NormanPride]

I have often wished I had the testicular fortitude to risk my life for my country.

[Mjcpr]

This oughta get good.

[Hamhock]

my dad and his buddy joined on the buddy plan. they saw each other when they stepped off the bus at basic, and again 4 years later when they got out.

[olevetonahill]

I think the Buddy plan Is fer real Now .
for what your wanting to accomplish, Just join Up .
By yourself . Figure out what you Like and Odds are you will get trained to it very well .
I say Go for It .

[sooner_born_1960]

I know I'll sleep better knowing the person you just described is standing watch.

[Howzit]

Enlist and go get yourself knocked up by some nice general.

[Melo]

Thanks for all the serious answers, everyone, because I was TOTALLY joking about it all.

[SoonerStormchaser]

Melo,
Do you have a college degree?

[Mjcpr]

Oh, you guys are asses!

[critical_phil]

here's something honest: the military will solve a steady paycheck problem, but not decent paycheck problem.


ywia.

[Melo]

Melo,
Do you have a college degree?

Nope...

[Flagstaffsooner]

I think it is a good option. Not the greatest pay but job security and good benifits and retirement. Go USAF.... better tech training and less risk of...shall we say jihad fodder. I enjoyed it and wish I had stayed in.

I think all of the branches have a buddy system. Dont worry about that you will meet new buddies (some of the best that you will ever know).

[sooner_born_1960]

Thanks for all the serious answers, everyone, because I was TOTALLY joking about it all.

i think you aught to consider it.

[SoonerStormchaser]

Srsly!

[olevetonahill]

Except the air force crap
GO ARMY

[Flagstaffsooner]

Except the air force crap
GO ARMY

If you have a low IQ.

[olevetonahill]

If you have a low IQ.

I thot about Joining the AF but they wouldnt let
Seems they found Out My Parents was married when I was born .

[AggieTool]

If you have a low IQ.

I tried to join the ARMY ONCE.......














......They said my ASVAB was too high.

[sooner_born_1960]

Melo,
Do you have a college degree?

Have you not followed the chronicles of Melo at all?