Going into military with newborn, good or bad idea?

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I'm 18 years old and just graduated high school. I'm 7 months pregnant and due in early September. I recently lost my job and since have not been able to find another who will hire me being so pregnant. (I know it's illegal or whatever for them to not hire me based on the pregnancy, blah blah blah), but life's unfair and they don't want to do it. I live with my boyfriend, but his checks are hardly enough to cover rent. I was interested in the military before getting pregnant and now am frightened that I wont be able to provide a good future for my daughter. I've been looking into the army and found that I like some of the non-combat careers. I'm nervous to go to a recruiter who will lead me in the wrong direction for a spot he or she has to fill. I understand that I might have to be away from my daughter and miss a lot of important dates (i.e. birthdays, first step, etc.), but if it meant building a better future for my daughter I'd be more than willing. Can anyone with experience tell me if this is a good option after she is born, or should I let my ambition to be in the military go?
 
At this point in U.S. history, going into the military carries an extremely high likelihood of putting yourself in a war zone. This is not merely a career choice. This is a life or death choice. I do not think it is a good choice for a mother about to have her first child.
 
I would explore your options before doing that.

That would be an absolute last resort for me. Talk to your states labor department and department of human services- or whatever they call it where you live.

They might have programs for single moms. They do here. Here you can go to school for free, get free daycare- quality daycare too... They even gave a girl I knew money for work clothes and stuff.
 
Don't join the military. Why would you want to leave your young child and possibly end up dead leaving them motherless?
 
Military is a good start it will put you on the right path. Providing for your child is number 1 right? Then you have you answer! You will miss important things but in the end when you can give her everything she ever needed, you'll know you made the right decision! Good Luck Honey, and God Bless You!!
 
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