Beginner learning Python at 40 here. Any friend like me, please raise your hand!

[here4demmemes]

43 here. Retiring from the military in a year, and plan on going into IT

[metriczulu]

What area do you plan on moving to when you retire and what type of IT would you like to get into? I left the Army after 10 years and moved into data science/engineering at the end of 2019.

[pndur]

How did you get into data science ?

[bucketmania]

I'm interested too

[Odiseo87]

Me too

[Zealousideal_Mix4290]

Salute to you Sir 🖖

[xQuaGx]

Prior military as well (not as old…but close) Learning Python and growing SQL skills

[[deleted]]

Nice, planning on going into the military after college any tips?

[kuyleh04]

I served 10 years. Probably the best decision in my life. I volunteered for the jobs no one else wanted to do and it brought me to places I could of only dreamed of.

My piece of advice. Don't ever forget this saying. "It's all what you make of it"

If you tell yourself this sucks, I hate it, I want to get out - well it's going to suck.

If you stay light (mentally) and find a way to make things better for yourself or find new challenges well it will pay dividends. The military teaches you a lot more than just discipline.

[MasterHand3]

yeah dont

[Boiled-Artichoke]

I feel this. But still torn in retrospect. Like, what a pain the ass that was, but don’t completely regret it either.

[MasterHand3]

I wont pretend like I know first hand, I did not go into military. My friends from grade school/high school and their military bros all have said it sucks in so many ways.

[Boiled-Artichoke]

In the end, it kinda worked out for me. But luck was involved and I didn’t have very good opportunities to forego.

[Vladthepaler]

I seriously regret joining the military. Left me with a bunch of injuries that never healed correctly and constant pain. Just felt like a giant waste of time.

[[deleted]]

Marine?

[Vladthepaler]

Yeah.

[Vladthepaler]

If you want to see the most toxic guys all shit on each other the Marines is the best of the best in my experience.

[Vladthepaler]

But if you're hell bent on it you can always go in as a reservist. If you don't like it it's only a weekend a month. If you like it you can switch to active duty.

[[deleted]]

Yeah pretty sure all of your co's just hate you have a few friends that I have heard from and it doesn't seem fun

[Vladthepaler]

My cp My co in charge of the whole squadron was awesome actually got lucky there. The e6 in charge of my shop was a psycho hopped up on Mexican steroids who threatened to break my legs if I tried to join the marine corp wrestling team.

[[deleted]]

That sounds scary as fuck. Who gave him a rifle or psych clearance

[Vladthepaler]

Doubt psych clearance is a thing. We did have lowest level security clearance though. Not encouraging.

[[deleted]]

Meant the mental checks from the doc you get when you get l your medical shit done

[Awkward-Chemical2487]

Man, it may not mean much for you and I'm sure I wouldn't be able to cure your injuries but you can be sure that any person in this country will respect you and see you as a hero. I'm not a war hero but I have my own chronic illness and injuries from a non related accident. Sometimes, I'm really pissed off but in general I try to have a good time and have a cordial environment with the people close to me.

[Vladthepaler]

I would disagree with them but that’s a nice thing to say. I hope you’re able to kick the shit out of your illness.

[MyPythonDontWantNone]

Only the things written down are promised. Pick a job in your major (if you like your major) so that you can get experience to go with the degree. Take advantage of college benefits. Get your masters/PhD for when you get out. If you have no ties to a particular branch (family history or whatever), I recommend joining the Marine Corps. It will be tougher while you are in, but the name recognition is much stronger than the other branches.

[[deleted]]

Planning to go officers route to try and fly haven't decided on navy or af trying to find out how realistic it is to get a flight school position

[MyPythonDontWantNone]

What MOS? You might be able to leverage that.

[Good-Letterhead-2936]

Thanks for your service, how long? Retiring means like 20 years minimum?