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Am I making a rational decision or emotional mistake?

Hello. I’m a 27 year old college graduate. I am very unhappy with the status of my life right now, and am looking to do something different yet meaningful.

I’ll be 100% honest; I am so fixated on the Navy’s incentives that I may be ignoring the cons/risks. I’m sold on the loan repayment program, the opportunity to travel, making money with very few expenses (saving), and employment security for AT LEAST the next 4-8 years. The Navy has an answer to all my civillian woes. I’m going into this with the mindset that it’s going to be hard and I’ll probably be miserable, but what am I really losing? My family all says that there is a war going on and now is the wrong time to join. I don’t look at the military as a guaranteed ticket to war or a death sentence, but they do. If enough people disagree with you, then eventually you have to think you're wrong. So am I missing something? Are there more risks with the Navy that I am not considering? I don’t want to psych myself out from joining, but I also don’t want to be naïve either….please help me make a more rational decision!

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Permalink Reply by Navy Aunt (AF Wife) on March 4, 2010 at 1:34pm

Morgan,

I think you are wise to be checking into everything Navy before you make your decision. As was said earlier, the military life is NOT for everyone and I would like to add that just because a person wears an armed forces uniform doesn't necessarily mean that person is honorable. As in civilian life, you will meet some people you think are great and some that you think are not so great. It's not a perfect (military) world...disagreements occur, crimes are commited, and no one can guarantee that you will not partake in a war. And as a friend just pointed out to me, military members are being paid to defend our country and that the pros far outweigh the cons when you serve your country.

You are the only one that can decide what is best for you. Lots of advice can be given, but YOU are the one that is going to have to serve. If you do decide to go into the Navy, make the best of it!!! You can always get out after fulfilling your contract.

Out of all the people I have had the pleasure of meeting in the service, I have never heard a single one of them say that they regretted going in, but I have heard countless #s of them voice their regrets on getting out of the service instead of staying in for their 20. My Dad served for 20 and my husband 25 and both benefited greatly from staying in until they hit retirement. Neither one of them had to fight for any retirement benefits.

So whatever you decide, I wish you luck. Whether you go in as enlisted or officer, whether you go in for a short time or the long haul, do your best. I honestly believe that you will benefit from joining.

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Permalink Reply by Morgan on April 1, 2010 at 4:09am

Hello All-

Well first I would like to apologize for my extended absence. So much has transpired since I last posted.

From the looks of some of the comments, opinions have flared and some controversial remarks have been made. Maybe something was deleted before I had the chance to read it. But that's all irrelevant now…

On March 2, I officially signed my contract, and entered the Delayed Entry Program for the USN. I am a depper!

I selected a rate SENG - Surface Engineering, and my ship date is May 24th. I am very content and excited about my decision!

It took a LOT of thought, and soul searching. But ultimately what I got from here and everyone else that I talked to was that it was up to ME. And I HONESTLY couldn't come up with reasons NOT to enlist. I was so used to doing things my family wanted me to do, that I didn’t know how to do what I WANTED to do.

I have begun preparing mentally, physically and educationally for basic, as well as Navy life.

I want to thank EVERYONE for their input, as well as kind and harsh words posted here! It really has helped me. I will try and keep you all updated as much as possible on my journey.

Much appreciation,
Future Sailor Morgan