I'll tell you the same thing I told my SON What's the big hurry to join This is a big deal that will affect your life You'll be risking your life & limbs & you can't change your mind You're going to be bossed around 24/7 & you don't have a UNION REP to protect you I was in the NAVY & couldn't wait to get out My son decided to go to college, & he's H A P P Y with the profenssion he's learning. I'm stuck with his $40,000 student loan

 

I wouldn't say I'm in a big hurry to join. I've been kicking around the idea of joining since I took the ASVAB test in 10th grade. I'm just now trying to find out more information to see if its what I really want. And I'm not trying to be a dick here, and I know you aren't either, but if I had the money for college, I'd be there. And yes, there are loans, grants, and scholarships but even with those I still don't have the money to get to school.

 

Just think it out carefully I trust you will make a good decision

 

I will. Thanks though.

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Alrighty, going in on Monday.

 

Goodluck, and remember, you dont have to sign anything monday. get your info, tell him that you are very interested but want some time to talk it over with the famly. and then make him drive to you for the rest of the work. he will do what he has if your as interested as you say you are.

 

Thanks.

 

hey smokeeater,
just wanted to make sure to stay away from people with the "army sucks" attitude. They attract trouble like s... flies.
It is better not being seen with them...

 

Ahhh, gotcha. you are correct sir.

 

Very true!

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If you didn't sign up yet, talk to a couple different recruiters. I spoke with 5; 2 army and 3 Marines. I was able to make an informed decision and knew what I could get/achieve just by asking. If you don't ask; you won't get.
Deezel is right; stay away from the **** birds; it's like being las'd with a target designator your whole service.
Do what you are told and do it quick, don't ask too many questions. Don't let them see that you don't like their decisions (at least for a couple years) and keep a good attitude. It will work ten-fold for you.

 

I would go AF or Navy for one hitch and more opportunities to get experience in civilian-corresponding skills. If you want to be a hard-*** and go around killing people and blowing shyt up, be a ground pounder. There's always room to move up and take charge of more like you down the road.