There are no guarantees. Either way, life will have bumps and struggles, successes and regrets. Somehow, with good coping skills, we learn to adapt to our struggles. I say wait on joining because I just don't think you have the conviction that you need that this is the right decision for you.
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Coworker of mine is in his 30s and was in the military a few years And now just has to go to some kind of training exercise stuff like once a month on weekends. He gets his house, school, insurance, and who the frick knows what else paid for. Seems like a sweet gig. Those last years were awful with the sensitivity training nonsense. Member since Oct posts. Spent 4 years in the Navy. Got out and earned my engineering degree using the GI Bill and part time jobs.
No regrets at all. I'm glad I did it then and not now. I have Healthcare through the VA and learned valuable life lessons. Witulo Member since Jun posts. Don't regret my 6 years in the army. I would not recommend service in the military for any of my kids. The senior leadership has picked a side and can't be trusted. I enjoyed my time in the Navy overall. I liked the people I was around every day and the traveling that I got to do.
However, I despised big Navy's Pentagon decision making. The 'wokeness' bull shite infecting our military will be the end of it.
I did occasionally regret my decision when I was still in the Navy. Now that I'm out, I wouldn't go back and change anything even if I could. Did 8 years and had a blast. Made lifelong friends and saw parts of the world that I would have never seen had I not joined. Answer This. Cancel Delete. Thanks for your help keeping CareerVillage safe! Add a reason: No reason given. Cancel Flag Question. Preview of the email that will be sent on your behalf: From: You.
Phone Number. Cancel Follow. Doug Burke Program Manager. Los Angeles, California. Military service can be a very fulfilling part of your life. No regrets. I look back on it as a formative stage in my life. It has paid many dividends self-confidence, leadership skills, travel, learning to work as part of a team.
If you have the mental strength and can handle the physical demands you may be that trailblazing first female SEAL.
Research the heck out of this before you join. Make sure you know what happens if you enter but do not pass. Here's an inspirational speech from Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, BJ '77, ninth commander of U. There are many ways to serve. Consider going to college and entering SEAL training after graduation. Assess your options like any SEAL would do. Best of luck! Flag for review. Cancel Accept. Cancel Flag Answer. Thankyou so much! This made feel a little less crazy about considering this as an option — Lilly J.
Dec 03, Translate See original. Cancel Flag Comment. I admire you're considering this path. It's what makes our country and military 1 in the world. Kris Voisine Owner. South Portland, Maine. I enlisted and knew within the first 6 months that it wasn't for me.
The military is a different lifestyle and the SEAL program is even more-so. I did a 6 year enlistment and most of the time wished that I had done a 4 year enlistment. However, I believe that everything happens for a reason and I would not be where I am without that past part of me and I am very happy where I am in my life.
Once my enlistment was over I used my GI Bill to pay for my bachelor's degree. The experiences you have, the memories you make, the friends you keep can really be great. While I was in I couldn't wait to get out, but I am definitely glad that I did it. You may seriously want to consider a ROTC program. This will give you the "conventional" path while also allowing you time to experience the military while still getting your degree.
You may find being an officer more fulfilling - and the SEALs need officers too! At the end of the day, it is your life and it is your decision.
Learn as much as you can about the options you have and then make a decision that is best for you. San Antonio, Texas.
Lilly, If you believe you can do anything you set out to do, then, you can do this! I suggest you start challenging yourself physically and academically.
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