What stops you guys from joining the Military?

[Woody72]

Lets say you wanted to be an electrician or an engineer or anything really. In the Air Force or Navy for example you could do your trade but get extra qualifications, a good wage, accommodation and food sorted for, experience, a more interesting, unpredictable job, benefits like a pension after it, opportunities to travel the world and take part in events etc..

It sets you up for life even if you're in it for just a few years so what would hold you back? I can't see how a civilian job can overpower all that. You can come back to civilian life and get a normal job and start normal life after your few years. It can be in a way a sort of college/apprenticeship setting you up for life.

I was just speaking to my mate who wants to be an electrician and told him to look into being one in the Royal Air Force or something and it really makes sense.

(no military promoter)

[dumac]

unpredictable job

that part

[CHOOSE]

It seems like it'd be cool.

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possibly dying for $25,000(guess) just doesn't seem worth it.

[NYPump]

For me it was a serious girlfriend at the time and also being a serious dumbass.

[Majurbludd]

Lets say you wanted to be an electrician or an engineer or anything really. In the Air Force or Navy for example you could do your trade but get extra qualifications, a good wage, accommodation and food sorted for, experience, a more interesting, unpredictable job, benefits like a pension after it, opportunities to travel the world and take part in events etc..

It sets you up for life even if you're in it for just a few years so what would hold you back? I can't see how a civilian job can overpower all that. You can come back to civilian life and get a normal job and start normal life after your few years. It can be in a way a sort of college/apprenticeship setting you up for life.

I was just speaking to my mate who wants to be an electrician and told him to look into being one in the Royal Air Force or something and it really makes sense.

(no military promoter)

This is why I am Active Duty Navy.

[Woody72]

that part

But surely structured, predictable, repetitive job tasks just leads to boredom overtime?

possibly dying for $25,000(guess) just doesn't seem worth it.

This is why a lot of people don't even consider the military due to ignorance. They assume any role in the Military means you'll probably be getting shot at. You can be so many things the majority of the jobs won't even see you in a dangerous area. An ICT specialist for example. You will just be doing a normal ICT style job but getting the benefits that come with being in the Military.

[lzer00nel]

Criminal record. The recruiters shot me down because of it.

[CHOOSE]

possibly dying for $25,000(guess) just doesn't seem worth it.

that's 25k + food + insurance, medical care, a place to stay, etc.

[Billy_Loomis]

I dont wanna die for America's economy


I also dont wanna kill for Bush

[Edudbor]

I'm a software developer.

Joining the military would not help me be a better software developer. I needed/wanted a college degree, so I wouldn't have enlisted until after college. By then I was living with my girlfriend; joining the military would mean not living with her anymore. I'd be sent to wherever without any control or input. I'd be expected to kill people and I'd be put in situations where people would want to kill me.

There just wasn't much reason for me to do it.

[ItalianStllion]

possibly dying for $25,000(guess) just doesn't seem worth it.

think about living with your parents and make $25,000 a yr. its like that. 25,000 is a lot when you're only paying for a car, gas, and mybe a cell phone.

[Woody72]

I suppose for older people who have already achieved some good qualifications it isn't as appealing. But for younger people doing a trade through the Military is ideal. They will become more mature and disciplined from it and get all the benefits listed above.

think about living with your parents and make $25,000 a yr. its like that. 25,000 is a lot when you're only paying for a car, gas, and mybe a cell phone.

Precisely. Your wage is hardly touched so it will build up very fast. But to be honest depending which role you go in as some of the wages are similar to civilian equivalent jobs.

[Edudbor]

that's 25k + food + insurance, medical care, a place to stay, etc.

Nobody is saying it's a 'bad deal' but would you rather have 60k + insurance, medical care or the military deal?

[Edudbor]

I suppose for older people who have already achieved some good qualifications it isn't as appealing. But for younger people doing a trade through the Military is ideal. They will become more mature and disciplined from it and get all the benefits listed above.

Exactly.

It's just about doing what makes the most sense given the situation.

[MidwestMonster]

that part

You can get your MOS(Job) in writing.

possibly dying for $25,000(guess) just doesn't seem worth it.

Not everyone who joins is going straight to the war.

Criminal record. The recruiters shot me down because of it.

That sucks.

I dont wanna die for America's economy


I also dont wanna kill for Bush

Refer to the join/war comment.

Too bad Bush wont be in office if you start the enlistment process now.

25,000 is a lot when you're only paying for a car, gas, and mybe a cell phone.

Depends if you live on or off base.

[ChristianBBer]

The thing that stopped me was.... oh wait, nothing

US ARMY 19B FTW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ItalianStllion]

Nobody is saying it's a 'bad deal' but would you rather have 60k + insurance, medical care or the military deal?

going navy is so much fcking fun tho. you travel the world and see **** that civilians wont. id rather do the military deal. of course the scenario changes for marines, army, national guard...

[Johnnybomb]

I'm a software developer.

Joining the military would not help me be a better software developer. I needed/wanted a college degree, so I wouldn't have enlisted until after college. By then I was living with my girlfriend; joining the military would mean not living with her anymore. I'd be sent to wherever without any control or input. I'd be expected to kill people and I'd be put in situations where people would want to kill me.

There just wasn't much reason for me to do it.

Nobody is saying it's a 'bad deal' but would you rather have 60k + insurance, medical care or the military deal?

I went in the Marines, got my degree afterwards, and now have my own 3D Animation / web development studio with the 60k+, insurance, medicare, etc. I don't see how it's not possible as long as you set goals for yourself.

[Dysfunqtional]

IEDs

[Qijofeuih]

Honestly?

I would have to say my own idea of self worth. I wouldn't ever risk dying for 100k left alone a measly 25k. It's just not worth it, plus not being able to see your family.

Especially with people being shipped off to Iraq.

[TheDukeUSMC]

Lets say you wanted to be an electrician or an engineer or anything really. In the Air Force or Navy for example you could do your trade but get extra qualifications, a good wage, accommodation and food sorted for, experience, a more interesting, unpredictable job, benefits like a pension after it, opportunities to travel the world and take part in events etc..

It sets you up for life even if you're in it for just a few years so what would hold you back? I can't see how a civilian job can overpower all that. You can come back to civilian life and get a normal job and start normal life after your few years. It can be in a way a sort of college/apprenticeship setting you up for life.

I was just speaking to my mate who wants to be an electrician and told him to look into being one in the Royal Air Force or something and it really makes sense.

(no military promoter)

It sets you up for the rest of your life with a proper plan.

1. I'm going to college for free
2. I learned leadership, how to manage others, how to train others, discipline, etc
3. Veteran status is worth it's weight in gold.
4. Pride in serving your country defending the rights and freedoms we enjoy
5. You get so much in pay and bennies on par or better than the private sector
6. Brothers and sisters for life
7. The power of your uniform gets you discounts, free beer, etc.
8. Skills for your field or related fields.
9. Although you travel you get time on your own to explore different cultures.
10. On base gyms are free


I don't believe in any reason for not joining short of a mental or physical disability. "I can't joing" is a cope out piss poor bull**** excuse most of the time it's simply ignorance

When you turn 18 you're a man do what you want.

If anyone has ANY questions about the military, USMC or joining PM me

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[qdiddy69]

But surely structured, predictable, repetitive job tasks just leads to boredom overtime?



This is why a lot of people don't even consider the military due to ignorance. They assume any role in the Military means you'll probably be getting shot at. You can be so many things the majority of the jobs won't even see you in a dangerous area. An ICT specialist for example. You will just be doing a normal ICT style job but getting the benefits that come with being in the Military.

.....the majority

also alot of people are againts the goals of our militia, it would be contradictile (is that a workd)to their beliefs if they joined the forces

[injured44]

think about living with your parents and make $25,000 a yr. its like that. 25,000 is a lot when you're only paying for a car, gas, and mybe a cell phone.

do you get shot at and die for reasons that have nothing to do with you at your parents house ????

[Woody72]

IEDs

You must realize though only a very small percentage of the Military personnel are put in life threatening situations. Obviously if you join as some form of soldier you will be. But joining as an ICT specialist or general technician for example you are pretty much always going to be in a safe controlled environment just doing your job like you would be on civi street.

[Johnnybomb]

do you get shot at and die for reasons that have nothing to do with you at your parents house ????

Yes if you live in South Central haha

[TheDukeUSMC]

www.military.com

You can all the info you want here inculding the current pay chart and benifits.


There's no reason not to join.

[Family_Guy]

This is why:

[CutLoss]

because im still thinking about it.

[Lager1]

I don't feel like supporting our current foreign policy.