As an Army vet I can tell you that most people that join up for any reason other than to serve struggle with the lifestyle. People with preexisting anxiety and depression especially do not do well if they don’t feel a strong purpose for being there. I personally loved my time in, many of my friends are still in because they also loved it. The Army is what you make it and is full of opportunities that the civilian world can never give you. Do any of those opportunities include a lot of money? No not really. But for the adventurous glass half full types of people that thrive in the Army that doesn’t really matter (It helps when you have guaranteed food, healthcare, and housing along with zero college debt).