Joining the military again
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Joining the military again
I'm seriously considering going back into the military.
I make decent money now--maybe 60 to 70k per year. Not bad considering my location.
Despite all my rage I am still
I think I'd rather defend you guys than the shareholders.
And it eats at me every day non stop.
I make decent money now--maybe 60 to 70k per year. Not bad considering my location.
Despite all my rage I am still
I think I'd rather defend you guys than the shareholders.
And it eats at me every day non stop.
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What for, other than pride in serving?
Sounds like you have a decent life going. 60-70k is alright and Hawaii is even better.
Now, I know a lot of people (myself included) use the military as a stepping stone, getting experience, skills, and education along the way before getting out. What motivates YOU to join (again)?
Sounds like you have a decent life going. 60-70k is alright and Hawaii is even better.
Now, I know a lot of people (myself included) use the military as a stepping stone, getting experience, skills, and education along the way before getting out. What motivates YOU to join (again)?
#5
How old are you and how long did you previously serve?
I joined the Navy back in August and ship out in February. I have a good paying job, it is stress free and I make my own hours. But my job feels pointless, I literally feel like everyday I am here is a waste. So I decided to join something that is much more then me and serves a purpose. I want to be part of something that matters. You also can't beat the benefits, especially if you have a family. But I'm sure you already know this. I also don't want to work the rest of my life. Another biggie is the added security of health insurance for life if I put in my time. As we all know, health insurance is going to be a very important thing for our generation.
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I joined the Navy back in August and ship out in February. I have a good paying job, it is stress free and I make my own hours. But my job feels pointless, I literally feel like everyday I am here is a waste. So I decided to join something that is much more then me and serves a purpose. I want to be part of something that matters. You also can't beat the benefits, especially if you have a family. But I'm sure you already know this. I also don't want to work the rest of my life. Another biggie is the added security of health insurance for life if I put in my time. As we all know, health insurance is going to be a very important thing for our generation.
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If you are serious about joining, make sure you stick out the 20 years so that you get the benefits for life. My dad is retired Army and seeing the benefits he has because of it is awesome.
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How old are you and how long did you previously serve?
I joined the Navy back in August and ship out in February. I have a good paying job, it is stress free and I make my own hours. But my job feels pointless, I literally feel like everyday I am here is a waste. So I decided to join something that is much more then me and serves a purpose. I want to be part of something that matters. You also can't beat the benefits, especially if you have a family. But I'm sure you already know this. I also don't want to work the rest of my life. Another biggie is the added security of health insurance for life if I put in my time. As we all know, health insurance is going to be a very important thing for our generation.
I joined the Navy back in August and ship out in February. I have a good paying job, it is stress free and I make my own hours. But my job feels pointless, I literally feel like everyday I am here is a waste. So I decided to join something that is much more then me and serves a purpose. I want to be part of something that matters. You also can't beat the benefits, especially if you have a family. But I'm sure you already know this. I also don't want to work the rest of my life. Another biggie is the added security of health insurance for life if I put in my time. As we all know, health insurance is going to be a very important thing for our generation.
What's the purpose? Keep your good paying job, your safety, and live a good life. Servicemen are the tools of politicians and never used to protect our safety or freedoms, regardless of what the propaganda may say. I enlisted at 18, got out at 22, and I'm just lucky that I got out with no more than an injured back. With that being said, I support our troops 100% because their sacrifices are legitimate.
#11
I am in the same exact boat, yet my situation is a little more extreme. I want to join again as well, prior Marine--I make around 100K+ contracting yet I am willing to make that sacrifice. Money isn't anything, I have felt the urge to go back and serve it is really hard to describe unless you share this feeling. Even a hump to Iraq contracting didn't fill the void.
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GS spots are nice. don't pay as nice, but it's job stability. i might go that route when i get out since I can get an easy GS13 job where I work currently. The only thing holding me back is that I'm tired of Sierra Vista. I understand I can move after a while, but I much rather get a high paying job in my home town. The Army has done wonders for me, but it's time for me to move on.
Good luck with getting back in. One Theory is my brother, and he knows his **** about getting people in.
Good luck with getting back in. One Theory is my brother, and he knows his **** about getting people in.
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Yes. It's what motivated me to get out in the first place. The idea that I was not free; that I was a slave to the UCMJ and to the whims of those in power above me.
Since getting out, I still have to accept in corrupt elections, state and federal laws made in the best interest of big business, and general unscrupulousness. Even the scientific method is not free of political/financial corruption. Military or civilian--someone please point out to me--what's the difference?
There is simply no way that every single American military mission is launched with corrupt intentions. I can't believe that.
If the police chief decides that he or she wants to crack down on jaywalking, maybe as a newly recruited cop maybe I wouldn't agree with that. It would be a very immature point of view to want to get out of the police force because I don't agree with one stupid leader.
I don't know. Is it possible to be a libertarian and be in the military?
All that being said I have nearly 9 years of US Navy. Considering the Air Force, if they'll even take me. From what I've researched I have a narrow window still available.
Since getting out, I still have to accept in corrupt elections, state and federal laws made in the best interest of big business, and general unscrupulousness. Even the scientific method is not free of political/financial corruption. Military or civilian--someone please point out to me--what's the difference?
There is simply no way that every single American military mission is launched with corrupt intentions. I can't believe that.
If the police chief decides that he or she wants to crack down on jaywalking, maybe as a newly recruited cop maybe I wouldn't agree with that. It would be a very immature point of view to want to get out of the police force because I don't agree with one stupid leader.
I don't know. Is it possible to be a libertarian and be in the military?
All that being said I have nearly 9 years of US Navy. Considering the Air Force, if they'll even take me. From what I've researched I have a narrow window still available.
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I do approve of the Greek response to that flotilla issue.
Ok I'll stop now before I DQ myself from any chance of TS again.
But see? That's just the thing. Who do you want watching your back? Someone who will do whatever the government says because they are dumb assed-sheep? Or someone who knows the difference and in times of distress will stick to principles and will actually shed blood to defend the constitution. Who do you want to be holding that gun? And I'm not talking about a silenced shotgun either. lolz.
Ok I'll stop now before I DQ myself from any chance of TS again.
But see? That's just the thing. Who do you want watching your back? Someone who will do whatever the government says because they are dumb assed-sheep? Or someone who knows the difference and in times of distress will stick to principles and will actually shed blood to defend the constitution. Who do you want to be holding that gun? And I'm not talking about a silenced shotgun either. lolz.