r808

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I'm seriously considering going back into the military.
I make decent money now--maybe 60 to 70k per year. Not bad considering my location.

Despite all my rage I am still

I think I'd rather defend you guys than the shareholders.
And it eats at me every day non stop.

gianic

iTrader: (6)

Have you ever heard the word propaganda?

kotomile

iTrader: (24)

What for, other than pride in serving?

Sounds like you have a decent life going. 60-70k is alright and Hawaii is even better.

Now, I know a lot of people (myself included) use the military as a stepping stone, getting experience, skills, and education along the way before getting out. What motivates YOU to join (again)?

y8s

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levnubhin

iTrader: (30)

How old are you and how long did you previously serve?

I joined the Navy back in August and ship out in February. I have a good paying job, it is stress free and I make my own hours. But my job feels pointless, I literally feel like everyday I am here is a waste. So I decided to join something that is much more then me and serves a purpose. I want to be part of something that matters. You also can't beat the benefits, especially if you have a family. But I'm sure you already know this. I also don't want to work the rest of my life. Another biggie is the added security of health insurance for life if I put in my time. As we all know, health insurance is going to be a very important thing for our generation.
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shuiend

iTrader: (24)

If you are serious about joining, make sure you stick out the 20 years so that you get the benefits for life. My dad is retired Army and seeing the benefits he has because of it is awesome.

One_Theory

If you have any questions feel free to pm me I can kinda point you in the right direction so you get the best deal possible alot has changed in the last 4 years with prior service enlistment. But I say go for it you wont regret it best decision of my life.

Joseph B

Unless you're a commissioned officer, you'll still have to work after 20 years, the pension just isn't large enough (unless you retire to Costa Rica or somewhere ridicuously cheap).

What's the purpose? Keep your good paying job, your safety, and live a good life. Servicemen are the tools of politicians and never used to protect our safety or freedoms, regardless of what the propaganda may say. I enlisted at 18, got out at 22, and I'm just lucky that I got out with no more than an injured back. With that being said, I support our troops 100% because their sacrifices are legitimate.

Newbsauce

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The other alternative is pick a good MOS and go contractor

shuiend

iTrader: (24)

For benefits I mean health care and such. The best plan of action is to stay for 20 years and get the benefits, then move to DC and pimp yourself out for 6 figures until you hit 65. Then **** bitches.

jtothawhat

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I am in the same exact boat, yet my situation is a little more extreme. I want to join again as well, prior Marine--I make around 100K+ contracting yet I am willing to make that sacrifice. Money isn't anything, I have felt the urge to go back and serve it is really hard to describe unless you share this feeling. Even a hump to Iraq contracting didn't fill the void.

kotomile

iTrader: (24)

That's my plan. Contract and keep an eye out for a GS.

Joseph B

GS jobs aren't contracting jobs, theyre federal jobs. If you want a very good one, I suggest you get a college degree as well, if you dont already have one.

neogenesis2004

iTrader: (12)

I think he meant, get a contract job and guard a civilian. I know thats what jtothewhat is doing. Or I could be wrong...

Joseph B

Yeah, I shouldn't read posts before I'm fully awake and my contacts are in. It appears that he's going to find a contactor position and work in that capacity until he finds a GS job. That's the context that I've always seen "keep a look out for" used in, lol

kotomile

iTrader: (24)

Re-read what I typed.

EDIT - just saw your next post. My sleepy reading comprehension is just as bad, lol. Neogen - not exactly, I'm not cut out to be anyone's bodyguard. The Army employs me for my nerdiness.

GTRicky

GS spots are nice. don't pay as nice, but it's job stability. i might go that route when i get out since I can get an easy GS13 job where I work currently. The only thing holding me back is that I'm tired of Sierra Vista. I understand I can move after a while, but I much rather get a high paying job in my home town. The Army has done wonders for me, but it's time for me to move on.

Good luck with getting back in. One Theory is my brother, and he knows his **** about getting people in.

r808

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Yes. It's what motivated me to get out in the first place. The idea that I was not free; that I was a slave to the UCMJ and to the whims of those in power above me.

Since getting out, I still have to accept in corrupt elections, state and federal laws made in the best interest of big business, and general unscrupulousness. Even the scientific method is not free of political/financial corruption. Military or civilian--someone please point out to me--what's the difference?

There is simply no way that every single American military mission is launched with corrupt intentions. I can't believe that.

If the police chief decides that he or she wants to crack down on jaywalking, maybe as a newly recruited cop maybe I wouldn't agree with that. It would be a very immature point of view to want to get out of the police force because I don't agree with one stupid leader.

I don't know. Is it possible to be a libertarian and be in the military?

All that being said I have nearly 9 years of US Navy. Considering the Air Force, if they'll even take me. From what I've researched I have a narrow window still available.

kotomile

iTrader: (24)

Gianic is Greek, take his cynicism with a grain of salt.

r808

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I do approve of the Greek response to that flotilla issue.

Ok I'll stop now before I DQ myself from any chance of TS again.


But see? That's just the thing. Who do you want watching your back? Someone who will do whatever the government says because they are dumb assed-sheep? Or someone who knows the difference and in times of distress will stick to principles and will actually shed blood to defend the constitution. Who do you want to be holding that gun? And I'm not talking about a silenced shotgun either. lolz.