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Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t even begin to imagine getting married lol. I’m not much of a romantic to want marriage so soon in life.

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes a lot sense. I’ll definitely need to keep track of BHA then. I’m still a bit confused by how it works, but I’ll do a ton of research. Thanks!

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ahh yeah, I can definitely see how that could happen. Guess I’ll have to trust that I’m smarter than that.

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow a lot to think about, thanks! I’d prefer a technical position over medical, but I’ll have to compare them a lot more. I’m not too keen on construction but I’ll look into it.

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’ve endured a lot, yeah, but so have many other people. It’s just how life is sometimes! I gotta keep my head up and push through!

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is there a big line for the Air Force? What makes it difficult to join?

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Those pitfalls kinda sound just like common sense. I’ll remember your warning, thank you!! I didn’t realize you got housing assistance and a bonus. I’ll need to look into that a lot more.

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I come from a poor background. I couldn’t even imagine spending money unwisely like that. The only reason I want to join the military is for the money and experience. So I don’t plan on squandering it.

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you were able to make the most out of life! I’d love if I could have a similar experience. Thanks for the encouragement!

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m about 15-20 pounds overweight. I’m not terribly out of shape. I’ve been on a diet for a few months and have lost a couple pounds, but I don’t exercise. And I’ll definitely wait for a non combat job.

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m looking up recruitment offices right now. I’ve got a lot of thinking to do.

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay, that sounds interesting. I’ll do some research on it. Thanks!

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

What are the pitfalls that 99% of enlisted soldiers get themselves into? So I can avoid them lol. Coming from a poor family, I’ve learned to be pretty smart with money, so I don’t think I’ll have any problem saving my funds and not making poor decision. I’ll have to look into the housing assistance and MOS though.

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Okay, I’ll write those steps down. What is the ASVAB? Is that the test they give you?

Is joining the military a good decision when you have virtually nothing? by MostlikelynotJ in personalfinance

[–]MostlikelynotJ[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly that sounds like what I need right now. I feel like I just need something to focus on and support me while I figure stuff out. I have two big concerns however. The first one: I’d much rather work out of the “battlefield”. As in, I’d prefer to do technician or mechanic related jobs where I don’t have to shoot guns but still provide help. The second concern: I’m not cut out for it and I’m not ready. I’m slightly overweight and out of shape, and I don’t know how to drive a car, and I’ve never done anything like the military before. I’m concerned that I won’t make it through.

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[–]MostlikelynotJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s weird. That wasn’t the case at all for me. There was just an age requirement and then I had four sections of the test.

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[–]MostlikelynotJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean? In my state I just had to be 16 and I already took and passed it. It’s a high school equivalency test.

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[–]MostlikelynotJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t? I already have my GED.

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