My future after Highschool

[280zx 2by2]

Here is my experience: I graduated high school, couldn’t afford college, wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life, living in small town at the time. So I started looking at all of the military branches and I chose the USAF. I am a 10 year veteran; I have traveled the world and met some life long friends and unforgettable experiences.

 

I opted for the GI Bill figuring I would take some classes here and there but the best part is you have 10 years to use it after you separate or retire. If you take classes through the military bases usually many local community and state colleges have representatives on base you don’t have to pay nothing out of pocket. I would read up further because some things may have changed. http://www.gibill.com/

 

You can pick whatever career field you want to go into and get it in writing but it will come down to where the shortages of bodies are like psdenno mentioned. If you don’t mind flying for long hours, being away from family, friends, significant other for 3 months to 1 year, taking direction and follow orders then the military in general is for you. It will teach you respect, responsibility and give you a better “in†or stepping stone if you decide not to reenlist. For example, if you decide to go into government as a civil servant you can carry your military time over towards your retirement.

 

I have thought about UTI or WYO Tech but with today’s economy, even college grads are running into not having a decent paying job, or a job in what they studied for after graduation. Some are getting lucky and “know someone†fortunately at least the USAF or any military branch will never have layoffs unless you do something stupid and get kicked out.

 

My advice is to you my friend is meet with ALL the recruiters, hear what they have to say and most important DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING until you have thought long and hard about it and talked to family and friends. Once you have decided the recruiter will set you up an appointment to take the ASVAB. Study for the ASVAB, there are tons of prep books out there, your score will depend on what job you will have. Psdenno is right the USAF is the most relaxed service out of the rest of the branches, they are up to date with amenities and the latest technology and don’t let other recruiters tells you any different Chair Force yada yada we ALL play an important part of the puzzle in peace and war fighting time. All recruiters have a quota so they will tell you anything to have you sign, DO NOT FEEL PRESSURED, you will not ruin there day if you walk out with only a brochure. If you want to get hounded go ahead and give them your contact information, I would avoid that until the end and if a branch of service is not for you thank the recruiter and move on. It’s tough, take your time and come prepared with lots of questions.

 

Remember there are no gas stations at 35,000 feet.

 

Good luck, keep us posted and PM me offline if you need anything. I have friends in all branches that can talk to you if need be.

thank you for the post, I still haven't ruled out service, im going to see what all i could possibly do afford w/o military assistance

 

will keep you posted

[dhp123166]

If I had to do it all over again I would not work with my hands to make a living.