Should I join the military?

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sort of but your problems do not go away they only get worst but a steady job with good benefits is not a bad idea and the travel is a plus
 
Oh yes, join the USAF. I did when I was 17. But in hindsight, I wish I were still in making decent money. At my current age (40) I would have retired already & have a retirement check every month. But I tell ya, the best fun was with my friends there. I went to Japan, Australia, & Philippines. It was good to see the world. Even if you only do 4 yrs, go ahead & get the experience in computers or avionics. Then hopefully when you get out, you can land that decent job besides tending bar. I mean it really, go for it.
 
My friends say I'm rushing into joining the air force? I move out of my parent’s house at 18, because they are both heavy alcoholics and I hated the environment. I'm just confused now, because I hear a lot of people say these are the best years of your life. That scares me, because all I do is work and go to school and I don’t feel like I'm enjoying my life. I feel burnt out. I lost the job I had and now I'm work at a strip club as a bartender. I don’t do any drugs and I'm not sure if I've ever even gotten high off weed. I'm around a lot of drug and it's difficult to see girls strung out on them. I just feel so much empathy for them and it makes me sad. Also my car was rear ended and totaled at a red light and I bought a lemon with the insurance. Any way I just feel so confused. I know I'm 19 and I'm an adult but I sometimes wish that I had parents with good advice or even ones that bossed me around and making sure I was doing what should be doing. You know that whole “If your under my roof you’re going to do what I say” stuff I see on TV. So I've made an appointment with a recruiter tomorrow and really want to get the ball rowling. I think this would be good for me but my cousin who's was in the air force doesn’t and that worries me. I don’t just think it's that I'm not satisfied with my life I thinks its natural to want to travel and get away from where you've lived your entire life. So I feel like this is my way out. I just feel insecure about it and really want some encouragement or advice. Is this a good way to change or get away from my problems?
 
It is absolutely a good way to change your life...as long as this is what you really want. I'm in the Army but 12 years ago I was in the same position as you. Now I'm very happy and know that I made the best decision. I joined as a High School drop-out (GED) and now have a Bachelors degree. If it is what you want and something you're going to work hard at you'll be fine.
GO ARMY!!
 
Some of the best years of my life were in the US Army. Not the easiest, but the best. Good luck!
 
It is absolutely a good way to change your life...as long as this is what you really want. I'm in the Army but 12 years ago I was in the same position as you. Now I'm very happy and know that I made the best decision. I joined as a High School drop-out (GED) and now have a Bachelors degree. If it is what you want and something you're going to work hard at you'll be fine.
GO ARMY!!
 
Some of the best years of my life were in the US Army. Not the easiest, but the best. Good luck!
 
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