Quote Originally Posted by TPLefever View Post
I hate to break it to you, but nine castles is pretty much right about everything, but I must disagree with basic training. Basic training is definitely an experience I'll never forget, and it's not hard at all. The worst part for me I suppose was just being away from home for so long for the first time in my life. The only way you'll enjoy it is if you're really, really into the military scene, and take absolute pride in being in it. Like nine castles said, the pay isn't the greatest, but considering most of your expenses are covered, such as housing, electric, water and eating at the chow hall, it's not bad if you know how to otherwise manage your money. The pre-military girlfriend/boyfriend thing is true, too. Unless you're really up for having a long distance relationship, it's over. As far as finding a new companion around post, they're whores, or just don't like military guys. As far as seeing the world, unless you can actually get stationed somewhere overseas, or deployed, you'll see nothing but the states. If you do get stationed overseas, you will get a lot of time to see the country you're in, as well as surrounding countries. If you don't find this informative or find what you're looking for, sorry. I'm MP in the Army so if you have any questions or whatever, feel free.
Well, I'm looking at this as something I want to do. This is not a last resort for me. I've been to college, I've had jobs, none of it has felt right. I am looking forward to literally every part of being in the military. I'm looking forward to basic, it will be difficult, but it will also be fun, that's the kind of stuff I enjoy. I have a lot of respect for people in the military, and I would take great pride in being a part of it. I wouldn't care if they paid me a dollar a day, they cover most everything I'll need and I'm not gonna be there to make a lot of money. I'm not currently in a relationship and I don't really intend to be in anything serious while I'm in the service. And besides doing a possible tour in Iraq or Afghanistan, I don't expect to see more of the world than the base I'm stationed at. I'm joining for the pride of serving in my country's military, but I also want to serve for the structure of military life, along with the challenge of it. I want the discipline, teamwork and leadership skills that the military will give me, and I'm willing to work for these things. That, more than anything else, is why I am joining the military.