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Felecia E

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So I'm in a major money bind; I have been for quite a while. We're about to lose our house and car, we already lost our insurance, and I'm $1200 deep in credit card debt. This is because y boyfriend got laid off, and I have no full time babysitter to watch Kane for me to find a job.

I'm debating doing something I said I'd never do: join the military. I aced the ASVAB, and the Air Force Reserve has been contacting me recently. I don't know what I'm gonna do yet. The Air Force's contrast is 6 years active reserve, 2 years inactive reserve. I didn't plan on doing it for THAT long; but it's only one weekend a month and two weeks a year, pls boot camp and whatever other training. There is a $20,000 sign on bonus. That's my main reason for wanting to do it; but I don't now if they send anyone to Iraq or not. I'd rather be poor and with my baby then be 248395 miles away for 2 years, or dead before I can come home. I will not do that. If I choose to do this, it will only be if there is a guarantee I won't go to Iraq.

My friend Chris is in the marines; he was in Okinawa for 2 years and he loved it. If that were an actual option, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Bleh. I don't know what to do.
 
On that same token, don't fail to provide a child a home and food.

I don't know if you can get a no-iraq contract, but maybe you should look at the mortality rates for AF members.
 
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That would be considered a bad move.

There are other ways to take care of things like this. Just keep your eyes out and your schedule open whenever possible when those chances arrive. It doesn't need to be anything big, perhaps mow someones lawn once a week. There are also places that you can donate plasma at that you get $25 each time you do it, and it's not like giving blood, you can do it without passing out and I think you can even do it more than once a week. Little things add up. Good luck.
 
Ok You might go to iraq, but they don't put women in battle, so0o with that being said, it's totally your decision. I do know however, if you cant' find yourself a contracted spot in the reserve then you'll be what they call a "weekend warrior" and it won't be enough for you to support your family. IMHO, if you're going to join, you should just do the 4 years enlisted. And, do the air force, they still go to iraq, but for the most part, air force jobs are all paper pusher positions (FOR THE MOST PART, there are still PLENTY of positions that will put you in danger) but not in the battle field. I'm talking shit like military cops, etc...

Just out of curiosity, what did you get on your asvab?
 
You know, it's only about 238,855 miles to get to the moon from where you are. Where might you be stationed? :)

I wish you well through all this.
 
fyi. that 20 grand they promise? That won't show up till bare minimum after basic, not to mention it might wind up being somewhat less. Like....alot less.

My husband was promised 20 grand. He got less than 3. But hes army, not AF.

Honestly though AF seems to be a pretty sweet gig. Id go for it. Just don't rely on the 20 grand sign on.
 
Are you fucking kidding me? Life is so bad in the USA that people join the military because they can't find jobs? Don't do it Bathory.... just don't. There's GOT to be a way to do it without doing that, millions and millions of people prove me right. No matter how bad you think your life is now, it can be a LOT worse in the military.
 
Bathory nothing is wrong joining the military. However, join because you want to serve, not because of the money. If you go into Iraq and are preoccupied with thoughts of your kid, you will get your shit split in a heartbeat. You have to want to be there. So don't do it for the money.

You need a job? Tell your boyfriend to start cranking them bad boys out. Really I have no clue what you could do. But the military is not "just for the cash"
 
Yes, life in America is that bad JXCL, and we have such a wonderful president to thank for that. I'll not go there right now though lol, /threadjack


Bathory TFO has a point. I mean, Shawn joined for the same reason, because there were no jobs anywhere except temp agencies, and if you're not a minority where we're from you get shit on, they get paid more for hiring minorities. But you have to understand that it IS NOT EASY. it wears on you.

You can't just take a day off, you'll go to jail. If they jump, you say how high or you get labeled a dirtbag airman and start getting in trouble for everything. No recognition most of the time, and then there's boot camp, which will make you cry. It's ok, it makes EVERYONE cry, but it WILL make you cry. They tear you down, strip you of your individuality and mold you into what they want you to be.

But you scored high enough on your asvab to get a really good job through them, and using the military for a college degree when you have kids CAN be a smart move. Since you're not going to have to worry about being on the front line, you have an advantage, but don't take that lightly, it's about the only advantage women in the military get.

If you need more information, go ahead and pm me. I'm an air force brat, and not just because of my husband. i can answer a lot of your questions truthfully (something your recruiter will NOT do)
 
Yeah, it's more along the lines of 10,000 bones. HOWEVER, the chances of you getting approved, are slim to none. Seriously.

I'm with JLXC. You don't want to do something that you will regret for the rest of your life. If you have to wait for a long time to get your money, youwill have lost your car and house by then. No good.

Call 211. They will give you the names and numbers of organizations that help pay your bills. Yes, they are usually church organization, but you gotta do whatchya gotta do. They have ones for your electricity, mortgage, etc.

You can also donate plasma. Here, if your husband and yourself go twice a week will get you an extra $260/mo.

When you're late on bills, just be sure to call the company that you owe and explain your situation. They can usually work out payment plans with you. I've been doing THIS one for a long time.

You can make something and start selling it. Start working from home. Do home health care on the weekends. Do SOMETHING.

If you can, ask some family for help. Get your dude to do the same. Swallow that pride. Everyone needs help sometime. I'm sure that even THEY have had to ask for it before.

Just don't joint the air force just because you're short on cash. Not a good idea.

Just recently, I was being evicted from my place. I needed money like I needed oxygen. I was bitching about it in my video game, and one of my clan friends actually LENT me $700. The answer is always "no", if you don't ask.

Exhaust all of your resources before you really decide to join the military.
 
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