Should i go into the Military? I'm seeking arbitration and nothing more.

Question

Ok, so things are not good at all financially for my family. We are bankrupt, everyone is living from paycheck to paycheck, I'm 18, going to community college (possibly) without a way to pay for it. But this isn't the only reason I've been thinking about going into the military, I've always been interested in it. I'm a particularly small kid weight wise (5'11" 145 lbs)

What steps do you guys think i should take? I just need sort of an arbitrary view on this. This is also my 1st time on Yahoo Answers so sorry if this isn't normal.

Answer 1

Okay enlisting would definitely help your family out money wise.  Even as small as you are I'd be willing to bet you put your share of food away at meal time and then there is the electiricity you use studying and heating the water to shower.  Its my experience that 18 year olds really have no concept of a short but thorough shower.  Enlisting would help your family out in that respect and you could use the service to pay for your continued studies through tuition assistance where the service will actually pick up most if not all of the tab.  But you have to make the decision and explain it to your folks.  I did pretty much the same thing for the same reasons a lot of years ago.  Good luck to you no matter what you decide.

Answer 2

ok first of all im an army wife my husband has been to iraq 2 times and he is deployed right now and he thinks its one of the worst decisions he has ever made...he loves serving his country...but when he signed the papers his recurtier told him that he would not be deployed overseas he looked me in the eyes and told me this...so dont belive everything they tell u...second off yes it will help ur family alot...but if u are married with kids think how much u will miss out on...what if u dont come back home to them...the will be without a father and/or a husband...this has put alot of stress on my husband...since he has been in the army he has had to surgeries which did not go well because of the army and now he has high blood pressure...hes has terrible nightmares about seeing his friends burn to death and have their legs blown off screaming for someone to come and help them...my husband will wake up in cold sweats from this...the army has put him through so much he will never be the same again...i have had many friends die overseas and their familes have yet to get over there death...im so glad u are willing to risk ur life to save ours...but please think of ur family what will they do without u...i rather i have my husband come home to me safe then have money...so please just get different opions...but keep mine in mind...hope this true life story helps u

Answer 3

go meet with the tecruiters and see if you even qualify and what you qualify for....then and only then can you make an informed decision

Answer 4

Hi. If you want a good education, plus good benefits and you're a smart kid you might want to go Navy. Plus considering, if you do well on the ASVAB you can go into any ATF (Advanced Technical Field) and get a high bonus after your schooling. Also you can earn your degree online while in the Navy, while working for free. So that's a plus.

Depends on the rating you choose too (job). Because well if you choose a rating that you enter as E1, you will earn around say $1300 without tax taken out monthly which isn't a lot, not including food allowances etc. If you go in as E3, I know for sure it's $1587.90, so still it's not a lot plus they take tax out. So. If you want something with education and money I would suggest Navy.

If you want something financial, perhaps somewhere you make $10/hr is a lot better money wise. Sure you get the bonus after schooling which is a plus.

Also the Army and Marines probably have the highest bonuses seeing they send you out to Iraq if you want a tough boot camp. If you want something moderate go Navy or Air Force. Talk to all recruiter, but remember they don't have to tell you everything in detail, it's not that they lie they just leave out things. So go online and look around, go to the link I gave you for the forum MyNavyOnline and also go to http://www.military.com to read some more.

Consider talking to a recruiter in your area http://navy.com/findarecruiter/ also head on over to http://www.mynavyonline.com for more help on this.

Answer 5

Regardless of going into the military or not,  if your family is that bad off you would be doing them a favor getting a job and help support them.  Going to community college is not going to be any help and in fact adds to the drain on the family.  

However,  if you go to the military you can do both.  You can live in the barracks,  eat on base and send them money.  

Answer 6

I agree, just go talk to a recruiter or two. Just because you talk to them doesn't mean you are obligated to do anything. I think it's a great thing to want to serve your country and take care of your family.  

Answer 7

go talk to any ricruiter and get info

Answer 8

you are wise to think about what is needed to help you. The military is often a hard decision but a soft option, except for the training phase.I was about your height and 15 pounds heavier when I joined the marine corps. I spent 4 years of the hardest in my life, but then what had I really seen of life at 18?It helped me mature, bear responsibility and learn how to handle situations.I received the college benefits under the G.I. bill and managed as much education as I wanted.I will always value the time in the corps, and"once a Marine, always a Marine". I now belong to the Marine corps league, and served as commandant. You would be wise though to select a branch of service that will at least  guide you towards the type of occupation that you believe will benefit you in years to come. Speak to all the recruiters, and see if there is a contract with the government that would satisfy you.The military is a very good option for you right now.