This is alot of personal stuff, I dont most people would want to read this :P
I've been thinking about joining the army reserves. I have to lose so much weight and get in shape before I can though. But I've been wondering, is it really worth it? I mean I have to go away from my life for 10 weeks, almost 3 months. For basic, and then more time for job training. before I am able to resume my normal life.
There are so many things I want to do with my life and Im so unsure about what to do. I want to finish my book, get my song recorded by someone, I want to be an artist or the visual format.
There are so many things pulling me in many directions. I have to wonder when I think about joining the military. Am I doing the right thing for me? for my family? for the woman I love?
Having moved so much in my life I have no real friends. I kind of hope I will find that comradery in the military. I suppose there is nothing wrong with the military...
but trying to come to this cross-roads, so many things in my life to take care of, the plus side is I would be able to further my education, get alot of money saved up for a house and a new car. (almost 26,000 sign on bonus + all the money I will earn while in basic, the only expense I will have is rent on my apartment.)
Then after that the only thing worrying me is that it is an 8 year commitment. (6 years then 2 years of Ready Reserves.)
Im trying to weigh the gains versus the costs and I am unsure..
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sorairo | Aug 28, 2007 8:23 AM
Sandevil, whatever your decision maybe I support ya, as long as you get on MAL everyone in a while so I can poke fun at you w/ my comics. XD
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Chelle | Aug 21, 2007 4:48 AM
Well, hun... you and I have discussed this on the phone... and on vent... and you know my stance ::hugs:: You have time to think on everything while you try to drop the weight (which you said you wanted to do anyway, right?)... so take that time... think everything through... and make the decision that's best for you. Don't worry about if your parents approve or if your friends approve... or if your significant other approves... you're not doing this for them... you're doing it for you... and ultimately, it has to be your decision... your life. ^_^ I've known you long enough to know, that you will make the best decision possible... just don't get caught up in the "What does everyone else want" thing... because... that could possibly harbor great regret and resentment later down the line. ::hugs:: <3
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Krelian | Aug 20, 2007 11:15 AM
At the end of high school, I was seriously considering joining the Navy, but I ended up not going that route. I don't think my personality is very well suited to the whole military mentality. It's a damn good deal though, money and education-wise. The only real problem is the commitment you have to make... that's a big chunk of your life to devote to something you don't like, since by the time you find out whether you like it or not you're already committed.
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cyruz | Aug 20, 2007 7:31 AM
Such decisions are hard to make, and even though it sounds a bit selfish, you should really do what you want to do.But since I'm not in your shoes I cannot really say what's best for you, but I hope that the decision you'll eventually make, will bring you a bit closer to the things you're going for. |