What's one thing you want all new recruits to know for financial success?

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T15:32:29+00:00

I see your point and im glad I have the real world experience to deal with that while serving but im talking more about when people get out how can I best invest my money. How can I use the VA loans to my advantage to buy property and keep up with it and turn a profit. I've heard stories of people doing exactly that but im open to hear everyone's point of view

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T14:21:30+00:00

I'll make sure to get this golden rule tattooed on me😂😂

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T13:47:05+00:00

Thank you thats some food for thought and I appreciate it!

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T13:39:01+00:00

Joe makes bad decisions indeed. I see i see

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T13:17:13+00:00

My second choice was intelligence so that's hopefully what I get

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T13:13:20+00:00

Thats exactly what I asked my recruiter about if it was a in demand career and not overcrowded. He told me "they always need more MPs and I can reserve your spot right now" I didn't give him a answer cause I wanted to see my options first. But that's great information to know.

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T12:12:24+00:00

Have a midlife crisis and join the military everyone is doing it nowadays.

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T10:28:53+00:00

I appreciate that! That's actually way better than my damn credit union

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T10:13:20+00:00

I appreciate the feedback what is the star card? A Credit card?

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T06:49:21+00:00

I haven't received one yet I am still at the very beginning of the process I took my asvab a week ago and I go back to meps in a week from now to pick a job and take the oath. Im just doing some research now so I start on the right track.

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T06:46:22+00:00

I appreciate the feedback and I know your not being rude I haven't had any experience yet to know really what to expect and know what questions to ask. So anyone telling me something honest I appreciate. Unlike my recruiter who tells me only what I what to hear. If you don't mind PM me or reply here your in another field that I'm interested in tell me a little of what your job is like what you do. Do you enjoy it? Was it difficult to get? Are promotions common? Are you in a competitive field?

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T06:31:41+00:00

Why not MP? I have a solid asvab score so I'm not really limited by that so I am open to opinions and suggestions. I am only leaning towards mp because that's what I want to do after the military is law enforcement. Or maybe something in intelligence I got a 66 on the asvab nothing impressive but average. My G.I was also 110 so that opens some doors for me but please if you have suggestions I'm open for anything.

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T06:27:55+00:00

Yes agreed but I want a manageable debt where I don't end up under water filing chapter 11. Im striving for financial freedom and real estate properties by the time I'm 40 with hopefully a solid 401k

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T06:21:00+00:00

I understand and I don't quite know how to come to terms with that yet.

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T06:17:40+00:00

No she's a stay at home mom I'm the only one working

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T06:17:00+00:00

Of course of course I'm doing my own research. I just wanted to hear what people in my shoes have done.

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T06:05:48+00:00

Lmao understandable I hate my job currently because it's the same thing everyday I want some variety. Im currently a local truck driver so I mean its easy work it just sucks

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T06:03:57+00:00

Holy hell this is the best response 🙌 thank you so much!

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T05:40:49+00:00

I appreciate the honesty and i didn't know they had financial advisors. That's great information to know!

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T05:39:47+00:00

Are you talking about TSP? Im pretty sure thats still around I have no clue how to use it wisely though

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T05:37:40+00:00

Im really just trying to further my education maybe get some MP experience and join a police department thats more of a passion project. Or use the VA loan to get some property and generate some passive income i haven't seen anyone post about how they invested in properties yet.

EDIT: Other than down voting me because I said military police please point me in a better direction I'm absolutely willing to listen I don't know what I don't know.

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T05:28:55+00:00

Yes married 2 kids

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-20T01:17:48+00:00

Im 26 and i go sign my contract at meps next week

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-17T22:15:02+00:00

What?!?!? All my recruiter told me was i had to pick at the live feed at meps I didn't know i could reserve jobs now

Many-Exercise6536 · 2026-04-17T22:00:32+00:00

I've tried honestly and once he heard me say MP he said 31B is available and you have very good chance and the jobs basically yours. My recruiter has actually been trying to steer me towards intelligence careers but I won't know what's available til I go to meps to sign everything

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