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11 years in when to get out?
I hate it when he is gone and can't tell me where he is at. He said he's getting to old for his job (he will be 29 soon) He just made Chief so that makes it harder on him to make up his mind.
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Permalink Reply by Mom2sailorsX3 on
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Sounds like me. My mom signed for me to join the Army at 17. I already had my diploma, and didn't know what else to do. I wasn't as smart as your son, I got married and had 3 while I was in the Army. That was my reason for getting out. I just couldn't do the deployments any longer. Too hard on all of us.
There is no real answer that you can give him. I look back and know that I made the right decision for me. I had to go to school after I got out because my job didn't convert to the real world. Maybe had I gone to the big cities, but not a real market for Intel Analysts. I went into the medical field. The best thing that happened to me, but there were real stresses with trying to be a mom, wife, and student at the same time. Then the stress of not knowing if my school was for nothing should I not pass my national boards.
I also look back, and think how close I was to receiving a retirement. When I enlisted, it was 75% of base pay for 20 years. Medical covered for the rest of my life, a pension... all looks really good now. Hitting 40 made me realize how much I needed medical. I do have great insurance through my husband, so that did work out. Not everybody gets that.
The one advantage that men have, is they are never "too old" to become fathers. For the most part, age contributes significantly to patience and appreciation. My husband's father was 50 when he my hubby was born. In high school the other students would call his dad his grandpa. Yes, he was older, but on the flip side- he retired early. He made breakfast every morning for the boys (there was a second son later), he never missed any school activities. Unfortunately, he passed away at 78. So my hubby was only 28. Needless to say, hubby had to learn a lot on his own, but he did.
I don't think that there is any answer that you can give him. Ultimately, the decision will be his and his alone. With any decision, there will be consequences both good and bad. The most you can tell him is to take a good look at the pros and cons to leaving the Navy or staying. To be sure about his decision, and he won't regret it. Neither decision is bad, it will just put him on a different path.
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I know he can have kids whenever My husbands dad was 47 when he married,.but his girlfriend is 29 also and IF they stay together she will need to start thinking about having kids soon. She is a dentist and does not want to leave her home town.Her dad is in his late 70's. I support him in what ever his decision is. I'm glad I don't have to make it. Thanks
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Permalink Reply by Denise-- Seabee Mom on
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My son left when he was 17 also. He just turned 30 in July. Its been 12 years for him. What he tells me is that it would be silly to get out now. He is on the back side of his 20. He is married with a stepson that is 9. They are wanting a baby of theirs. I dont see any reasoon why he cant have it all. I hope he stays in for the 20. He is pushing hard to make 1st class before his 14 year mark. If he is set on no family while he is in I see that would be tough for you. I only have one grandchild from my daughter and hope I will get one from my son.
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I don't know how it will be now that he is chief. But he will be at his house less then 2 months this year..special ops Never knoww where he is.
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Thanks,
His girlfriend is 29 also and IF they stay together she will need to start thinking about having kids soon. She is a dentist and does not want to leave her home town.Her dad is in his late 70's. I support him in what ever his decision is. I'm glad I don't have to make it.
I don't know how it will be now that he is chief. But he will be at his house less then 2 months this year..special ops Never know where he is. Thanks
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She still has a couple years. Its better the wait and know for sure that its what they want. Kind of sounds like its that you are ready and think they should be. Relax. I thought I was going to die and never have a grandchild. I have one now and she is worth the wait.
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