If you join the military, your career will often take precedence over everything else in your life. are there any fine bishes in the arm forces? Becoming a Navy SEAL (Sea-Air-Land) requires extreme physical fitness, mental fitness and the ability to make quick decisions while operating as part of a team under demanding conditions.They are the highest paid enlisted operators in the military and for good reason -- it is an assignment that only a few are mentally and physically strong enough to take on. While it is true, serving in the Marines will prepare you well for a job in any Special Forces program, getting into the Navy from the Marines is … CO dismissed the case as if it was nothing. I had the opposite experience. All it was was a bunch of people with romanticized notions about the Navy who didn't even know how to write a tag out (and I was in SURGEMAIN). ._1PeZajQI0Wm8P3B45yshR{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._1PeZajQI0Wm8P3B45yshR._3axV0unm-cpsxoKWYwKh2x{fill:#ea0027} Seeing senior enlisted only look out for themselves is when I realized the Navy wasn't worth it. Joining the Navy as AET compared to RAF aircraft technician. 2 days after mast, I went out with my squadron and didn't have to deal with the hospital leaders for a while. It's up to each of us to make the best of it and find ways to be successful where we're at. Also getting so seasick that I threw up to the point where I was so dehydrated that I blacked out and woke up in medical getting IVs and a shot of fenergan (sp? I try my hardest ( shave every morning, get haircuts every week, work out 3 times a week minimum, get all my work done, and always show up to everything on time and ready. does anyone regret joining the military? 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The problem is junior sailors don't have the pull or knowledge to get what they need from the reserves. I passed the selection process in 1989 at the age of 18 and arrived at HMS Raleigh in October of that year which was the culmination of a long term dream to have a career in the Royal Navy and was accepted as a potential Weapons Engineering Mechanic. It's ridiculous really, I joined the navy right after high school to get a nice start on my future. There are many things to consider when joining the Navy. There used to be quite a lot more,when there were the reserve frigates. Mostly just people in recruit training. its a long commitment. A lot of the navy is keep track of your own record, keeping track of what you're doing, and keeping your nose clean. Teens are often roped into joining the military at the thought of shooting things, guns and explosions. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. You're getting some flak, but that's to be expected. First time I had to climb into the sewage tanks. I truly regret not joining the Navy and doing nuclear sub duty at 18 when I had the chance and my ASVAB score of 98 (iirc) allowed me my choice of duties and tours. Too bad we don't need you. I regret joining the navy. I am just concerned that ill have regrets about taking this path instead of … What NOSC are you at? .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.361933014be843c79476.css.map*/._2ppRhKEnnVueVHY_G-Ursy{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:22px 0 0;min-height:200px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}._2KLA5wMaJBHg0K2z1q0ci_{margin:0 -7px -8px}._1zdLtEEpuWI_Pnujn1lMF2{bottom:0;position:absolute;right:52px}._3s18OZ_KPHs2Ei416c7Q1l{margin:0 0 22px;position:relative}.LJjFa8EhquYX8xsTnb9n-{filter:grayscale(40%);position:absolute;top:11px}._2Zjw1QfT_iMHH7rfaGsfBs{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,121,211,.24),rgba(0,121,211,.12));border-radius:50%;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:25px;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto;width:25px}._2gaJVJ6_j7vwKV945EABN9{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);border-radius:50%;height:15px;width:15px;z-index:1} For anything Navy related, not limited to US Navy. While these aspects of military recruitment do exist, it is not normally on the level that high school teens seem to think. Everybody from high school is already transferred to a university and are pretty much done, meanwhile I'm here almost done with my first semester of college, nothing in my navy "career" to show for. I might get some flack for this, but the reserves was largely a waste of time for me. Major regret. I have regrets when I can't walk and run the way I used to or powerlift. My Chief RDC in boot was an FC so it must have been around longer than 10 years even. Like some pubic detective. Relevance. You write your ticket in the reserves. It's not new to the navy. The decision was mine and I have to live with the decision. .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} When I joined the navy reserves it seemed like I had so many options, I can deploy, try to go active, go to school, be a civilian, or try to commission. I'll also echo what someone else said about your NOSC and unit failing you. I finally got to see what shitty leadership I had and how quickly a dagger will be drawn to demonstrate power. Has anybody regretted joining the Navy for any reason? Sometimes joining the military is all but a change of scenery Zacharry Carel, 22 years old, from Mount Pleasant, Iowa enlisted in the United States Army in the summer of 2014. Apr 21, 2020. I have regrets that I lost men. I didn't learn about the USCG until my mid-30s, waited a year and a half to join (as an enlisted Reservist), then spent many years on Active Duty. My 200 quickly turns into 100. I regret leaving boats to join the army, but I still have my Dolphins on my Mess dress to remind me how good I was. FC weren't allowed to be in the reserves, you would have to cross rate to ET. If you know somebody who is, please send it along. Joining as Officer but undecided, need helping choosing. ); that was a pretty bad day too. Yet, you need some leadership to give you a direction. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} You may well give some insight to people looking into the Reserves, which is helpful. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.80f3288bcfb1334f33fa.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} im 19, and 4 years ago I was 15. I ask this because my dad joined after he graduated from college as an engineer. There are more opportunities now, so they started allowing some back in. Polycell War Hero. I have no use to the navy, I get paid $200 to drive 1.5hrs to show up and do nothing all day, only to spend another 1.5 driving back. I know most people are generally proud of their service and sacrifice, but I have met some vets who wished they would have done something else like attend college or learn a trade. When I checked into 3rd med. Prepare to study every day for six months. Have been since 2001. SRS Not sure if i should drop out of college (Just Stared) and join the air force, do you guys regret it? I commend you for joining the military but please don’t enlist if you have a degree… I feel like this was a recruiter trying to meet his quota for the month. 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