I dont want to join as I don’t think dying for my country is worth it but it feels like I’m at a dead end. And joining the military might be the only thing what will ‘shape’ me into a respectable person my mother would be proud of. But I want the dirty details. I want what really happens after you enlist
Don’t know if it makes any difference, but I’m also a girl
I’m 24 with no job and still living with my mom. Why shouldn’t I join the military?
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I think either getting a civilian job or going to college first would be a more sensible option.
military training is difficult
Check out FIFO Australia. Can make 6 figures and have 2 weeks off per month.
Join the Airforce or Navy. Study for the Asvab so you can pick a good job. Try to enlist for the minimum years for your rate. Go see some cool stuff, meet some cool people. Get out and reap the benefits. Pray on it!
Get into a trade school, get your CDL, you’re young if you don’t want to join the military don’t. I got my CDL at 33 and make great money now, don’t stress, don’t make rash decisions, you got plenty time! Everything is on your side don’t throw your life into something you won’t enjoy!
This is probably not what you wanna read but you don’t need to do that to become a “respectable” person, because there’s no such a thing honestly. You’re not at a dead end, you’re crazy young. Think about your values, what you are interested in and what can earn you a living
Not in the military but can I recommend finding a trade? If you fit enough for the military your fit enough for a trade. You can either go to trade school or reach out to a few companies and see if they have any apprenticeship opportunities. I recommend the second option because no student loans.
I also think the fact that you are asking this question means you are already headed in the right direction.
U don’t wanna fight for Israel bro
If you are not ‘feeling’ the military, DON’T join. Even those that are gung ho have difficulty climatizing to the lifestyle. Find something that fits you and your personality. Look up and take a Career Interest Survey. This will assist you in seeing what career field will be best.
Depending on how you measure it I’d have been better off joining the military than the alternative I took
Joining the military is a fine first step if you have some sort of plan for it. They’ll educate you for a job and it looks good on a resume.
It’s the times of today. I would recommend studying. Go school get some skills under your belt. My son still lives at home and he is 24. He is going school.
Unpopular opinion but I joined at 25 for similar reasons and I regret nothing. I had the worst time ever while I was in but it got me out of where I was at and gave me experiences and opportunities. There’s a phrase, I wouldn’t do it again but I’m glad I did it.
look at jobs the military can offer then off-ramp into great civilian careers. Lots of construction related jobs, aviation mechanic type jobs, etc. great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, potentially travel the world, and gain the GI Bill which will fully fund degrees in your future.
Join the airforce in a support specialty like cyber security or something. Get a skill that will get you a good career. There are plenty of jobs in the military that won’t have you on the front lines
A lot of the guys you’ll be joining with are gonna be six years younger than you. Some of the drill guys yelling at you will be close to your age. I had a cousin who joined at 24, didn’t really fit in with the young guys who were all 18, 19 and getting sharted on by guys his age sucked too, he hated the whole experience.
That’s in Canada though, not sure if it’s the same in the US, I imagine it is.
You don’t just “serve your country”, you serve the system — and it doesn’t always serve you back. Talk to vets who’ve been through it. Some come out stronger. Others come out broken. Don’t do it just to prove something to your mom. Do it only if you believe it’s right for you.
Go guard/reserve and never look back/never regret it. Do not go active duty!
What country do you live in?
You need to “shape” yourself. But a military career can help make this happen.
Unless you are in Ukraine or some similar situation your likelihood of “dying for your country” is next to zero if you join.
The military will just turn you into a robot. That’s not what you want. Although at 24 things are gonna move fast before you know it your 30. So like others have suggested a trade of some kind will give you a building block of sorts to start with. Then you build off that and so on. Dig in to what interests you build off that. Once you have a good foundation to work off of you can then start making better and better building blocks so to speak.
Head over to r/army and ask this. You’ll get some version of the truth
They will use you up and spit you out, and you’ll be left fighting for medical care.
This is late stage capitalism. If you don’t have capital, you are the capital, and the military is a prime example. Once you know longer have value, you will be discarded.