Enlisting.

2009-06-10 00:11:31

#1

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7154|The United Center

I am hours away from heading to the recruiter's office. I'll be heading there bright and early in the morning to gather as much information as I can. I won't actually be enlisting today as I've yet to make a final decision, but over the past while I've been considering doing it.

I'm not quite happy with where I am in life. My job, while fun, is going nowhere and barely pays the bills. I don't feel as though I'm fully respected there either. I never went back to college to finish up my degree and that's a bit of a blemish I look back on and regret. I also love to travel, but that's just not happening as much due to lack of funds and time.

So. With that said. I'll be heading in to the recruiter's office tomorrow to see what the military can offer me. Right now I'm leaning toward Navy, but Air Force is a close second. I have no desire to join the army, and very little desire to join the Marines.

I know there have been a bunch of threads made about this subject. I've read all of them. However, this is a big, important, life-changing decision for me...and I wanted a thread that pertained to me specifically.

So...thoughts on the matter? Preferably from people with military experience, but any opinions will be welcome.

2009-06-10 00:22:41

#2

VspyVspy: Sniper; +183|7080|A sunburnt country

I served in the Australian Navy for 9 years as a Combat Systems Operator, on the guided missile destroyer (DDG) HMAS Brisbane. I had some of the best times in my life whilst I was in and would do it all over again.

I joined from a small country town straight after High School and 6 months later I was in Hawaii getting drunk and picking up chicks (It's amazing how well the Naval uniform works). I've been half way around the world, served in Gulf War 1 and worked in Naval Intelligence during my stint ashore.

So I say go for it and good luck!

Edit: Spelling

Last edited by VspyVspy (2009-06-10 00:23:36)

2009-06-10 00:28:48

#3

DonFck: Hibernator; +3,227|7039|Finland

If it's a change of scenery that you need, why the hell not? As they say, you get to see the world 'n shit. Hopefully more of the world and less of the 'n shit. Plus you get paid for it.

How long do you sign up for?

I'd recommend getting a job abroad (over here bub), but as the work situation is pretty shitty globally atm, the military might not be a bad idea (as long as you come out of it alive and mentally unscarred).

I need around tree fiddy.

2009-06-10 00:29:01

#4

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7217|Nårvei

Do you have any special skills that the navy or airforce could enhance while serving?

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2009-06-10 01:00:19

#5

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,822|6513|eXtreme to the maX

I would just say hope it goes well for you and make sure you come out of it with a useful skill.
Not sure what the proportion is who go career, many come out and start from there.
It would useful to know what you're working in now.

Fuck Israel

2009-06-10 01:05:43

#6

JahManRed: wank; +646|7035|IRELAND

Use the military to finish your education and plan for a career after the military, unless your planning to be in it for life.

2009-06-10 01:08:13

#7

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6556|'straya

I gather your talking about enlisted not officer entry.
Think it all over, have a chat with some guys that are (or have been) in the navy. I'm sure it would be great, as long as you go in there with your eyes open

2009-06-10 02:24:40

#8

KuSTaV: noice; +947|6919|Gold Coast

I really need to book a YouSession sometime soon and see if I can get into Duntroon.

This time I'll have an excuse for whoring the chopper.

noice

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2009-06-10 03:06:22

#9

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6945|Long Island, New York

JahManRed wrote:
Use the military to finish your education and plan for a career after the military, unless your planning to be in it for life.

This.

Then you can become an officer and your pay rate will go up a bit.

2009-06-10 03:30:14

#10

Flecco: iPod is broken.; +1,048|7072|NT, like Mick Dundee

KuSTaV wrote:
I really need to book a YouSession sometime soon and see if I can get into Duntroon.

This time I'll have an excuse for whoring the chopper.

How's your maths? Extracurricular activities? etc. etc.

Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.

2009-06-10 04:15:13

#11

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6930|...

I have no advice to contribute, rather, good luck.

2009-06-10 04:16:02

#12

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6556|'straya

KuSTaV wrote:
I really need to book a YouSession sometime soon and see if I can get into Duntroon.

This time I'll have an excuse for whoring the chopper.

Good luck mate.

Trust me, the recruitment process isn't too hard, i've already been accepted into ADFA

2009-06-10 04:23:56

#13

Hakei: Banned; +295|6403

KuSTaV wrote:
I really need to book a YouSession sometime soon and see if I can get into Duntroon.

This time I'll have an excuse for whoring the chopper.

The aptitude test is pretty simple, it's basically you relating words to others and saying how many boxes are hidden in a certain display.

2009-06-10 04:34:30

#14

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6818|'Murka

Poseidon wrote:
JahManRed wrote:
Use the military to finish your education and plan for a career after the military, unless your planning to be in it for life.
This.

Then you can become an officer and your pay rate will go up a bit.

I'd say look into what you want to do. Go talk to both recruiters and see what is offered. The points about finishing your degree and post-service marketability are important considerations when choosing a branch of service. Not all are equal in what they offer in those regards.

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― Albert Einstein
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2009-06-10 05:35:52

#15

Swan: The town bike; +54|5855

At least you have your health for this to be an option.

2009-06-10 09:44:51

#16

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6937|Global Command

I worry about major funding cuts for the military but wish you best of luck.

2009-06-10 10:31:24

#17

Doctor Strangelove: Real Battlefield Veterinarian.; +1,758|6876

Navy is a good idea.

fun fact: The navy actually considered using this song as a recruitment tool, they got the license but then decided not to run the campaign at the last minute.

2009-06-10 11:12:41

#18

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7124

ATG wrote:
I worry about major funding cuts for the military but wish you best of luck.

America would never cut funding to its military, Obama even increased it.

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2009-06-10 11:17:54

#19

blademaster: I'm moving to Brazil; +2,075|7053

yes best of luck man go to military and try to pursue ur education if u can, or get ur college degree u know wish u the best of luck <3 from Chi town

2009-06-10 11:33:43

#20

lowing: Banned; +1,662|7059|USA

notorious wrote:
I am hours away from heading to the recruiter's office. I'll be heading there bright and early in the morning to gather as much information as I can. I won't actually be enlisting today as I've yet to make a final decision, but over the past while I've been considering doing it.

I'm not quite happy with where I am in life. My job, while fun, is going nowhere and barely pays the bills. I don't feel as though I'm fully respected there either. I never went back to college to finish up my degree and that's a bit of a blemish I look back on and regret. I also love to travel, but that's just not happening as much due to lack of funds and time.

So. With that said. I'll be heading in to the recruiter's office tomorrow to see what the military can offer me. Right now I'm leaning toward Navy, but Air Force is a close second. I have no desire to join the army, and very little desire to join the Marines.

I know there have been a bunch of threads made about this subject. I've read all of them. However, this is a big, important, life-changing decision for me...and I wanted a thread that pertained to me specifically.

So...thoughts on the matter? Preferably from people with military experience, but any opinions will be welcome.

You are making a good decision on Navy or AF. More academically driven and high tech stuff you can use as a civilian.

Be sure to select a job that you can use on the outside, do not settle for anything less and do not let them talk you into a job you are not interested in. When selecting, ALWAYS think of your future and what the job can do for you on the outside.

As a side note, you may not think it at the time, but you are about to build friendships that you will carry for a lifetime. It was a great life altering experience for me. Good luck

2009-06-10 22:14:51

#21

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7154|The United Center

Welp, I visited the recruiter today. Took the practice ASVAB. 94/99. Guy was pretty impressed and said if I can repeat that on the real one, I should basically have my choice of occupations...

Talked to my parents about it. Not thrilled really, but I got a better reaction than I thought I would.

I think I'm gonna go through with this. I'm supposed to call the recruiter on Monday...but I don't think I'll enlist then. I might wait until the week after...see if maybe I can get a better signing bonus.

2009-06-10 23:16:40

#22

lowing: Banned; +1,662|7059|USA

notorious wrote:
Welp, I visited the recruiter today. Took the practice ASVAB. 94/99. Guy was pretty impressed and said if I can repeat that on the real one, I should basically have my choice of occupations...

Talked to my parents about it. Not thrilled really, but I got a better reaction than I thought I would.

I think I'm gonna go through with this. I'm supposed to call the recruiter on Monday...but I don't think I'll enlist then. I might wait until the week after...see if maybe I can get a better signing bonus.

What kinda career yo going for?

2009-06-10 23:40:30

#23

Hakei: Banned; +295|6403

ATG wrote:
I worry about major funding cuts for the military but wish you best of luck.

Because a country's defense is the first thing on the chopping block

2009-06-11 00:03:23

#24

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7154|The United Center

lowing wrote:
notorious wrote:
Welp, I visited the recruiter today. Took the practice ASVAB. 94/99. Guy was pretty impressed and said if I can repeat that on the real one, I should basically have my choice of occupations...

Talked to my parents about it. Not thrilled really, but I got a better reaction than I thought I would.

I think I'm gonna go through with this. I'm supposed to call the recruiter on Monday...but I don't think I'll enlist then. I might wait until the week after...see if maybe I can get a better signing bonus.
What kinda career yo going for?

I'm honestly not sure yet...I'm going to wait to see what they offer me first, but I'd like to go into something under...

Computers
Education
Electronics
Energy and Power
Intelligence and Communications
Law Enforcement and Security
News and Media
Special Operations
Telecommunications

2009-06-11 00:10:37

#25

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7217|Nårvei

notorious wrote:
lowing wrote:
notorious wrote:
Welp, I visited the recruiter today. Took the practice ASVAB. 94/99. Guy was pretty impressed and said if I can repeat that on the real one, I should basically have my choice of occupations...

Talked to my parents about it. Not thrilled really, but I got a better reaction than I thought I would.

I think I'm gonna go through with this. I'm supposed to call the recruiter on Monday...but I don't think I'll enlist then. I might wait until the week after...see if maybe I can get a better signing bonus.
What kinda career yo going for?
I'm honestly not sure yet...I'm going to wait to see what they offer me first, but I'd like to go into something under...

Computers
Education
Electronics
Energy and Power
Intelligence and Communications
Law Enforcement and Security
News and Media
Special Operations
Telecommunications

Don't sign until they have promised you exactly what you want ... with that score I'm pretty sure you can get what you want

News and Media makes me think of Full Metal Jacket ... if you consider Intel ask the recruiter about PsyOps, that would definately be my first choice ... the chance of getting recruited by an agency after your service is done should also be considered before you choose ...

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