1) why do you want to GO in the military?
I've always wanted to, ever since I was very little. I guess part of it is b/c of the hollywood flash, which I know is retarded but I'm not gonna lie. In any case I just think it would be a great experience, I'm always looking to learn new things and experience different stuff and it just seems to me like I could grow so much by enlisting. Plus, and this is kind of weird since I'm not even a US citizen, I am a very proud person and I would like to have the honor of fighting for this country.
there is absolutely NOTHING glamorous about the military. i have lived on or visited 9 different bases. everywhere i have been, if you are off base in uniform, people look at you like an intruder to their town/city/country. It's not a good feeling. we are very unwelcome in a lot of places. The U.S. has very little appreciation for what we do because they dont' see the results first hand. we get shit on all the time. remember vietnam? they were called baby killers, murderers, etc. it's not fun.
2) what do you want toDO in the military?
I'm not 100%, probably something along the lines of computing/networking.
If you do go that route, do something in the Air Force. you have good chances of being stationed in the u.s. and will be able to do traditional networking. networking in the marines and army will be in outbound locations. not much of a carry over to the civilian world. Also, if you choose that field, make sure the EXACT job you want is on your contract. don't believe them when they say that you can pick later. they will also say, "that job isnt' available". it's bullshit. it's always available they are trying to steer you into a quota they need. always remember, the recruiter could care less about you. they dont' give a fuck if you died your first day of basic. no matter what they say, remember that they only have their best interest in mind, not yours.
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) what do you want to do AFTER the military?
Ehh... I'm shooting for a writing gig
. No kidding... But in the meantime I'll probably work with computers/networking being as thats what I'm good/knowledgeable at.
if you want to be a writer after the military, be a writer in the military. yes, they have those jobs. you can also get into photography and other artsy stuff like that.
4) why not go to college?
I
AM going to college
i mean why not go right out of high school? don't say because of the cost. if you want to go to college bad enough, there are ways to make it happen without going in the military.
5) where do you want to live while in the military?
Dont care, as long as its not in the middle of the sea (Hence the Navy getting ruled out
).
then don't go in the marines either. they are joint forces and a lot of marines are on navy ships.
My idea was to do something along the lines of going into the Reserve for my time in college & then switching to active duty afterwards. If something big happens and I get deployed then oh well, thats what I sign up for.
best idea yet. if i would have known about the reserves when i went in, i would have gone that route. it's the best of both worlds. military benefits and experience while still going to college. plus there is an easy way out. you can pretty much just quit. i dont' care what anybody tells you, you CAN get out of the reserves far easier than full time military.