nikkholai
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In 2009, I enlisted in the Army after finishing an associates degree. It took me way too long to accomplish that degree and I felt like I had put off joining for far too long since I had planned on doing it after high school. I was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, 1-505 PIR. I spent 4 1/2 years there and developed a love/hate relationship with the airborne. After re-enlisting and choosing to be moved closer to home, there isn't a day that goes by, where I don't miss it. Now that I'm approaching my third re-enlistment I can't decide if I should go back or try something else with my life. Going back to college scares the crap out of me, but I don't know if I can go the final step and choose indef to finish my career in the military. This is the hardest choice I've ever made. I joined because I believe serving to be the best part of the freedom we have. Didn't think I'd go further than my initial contract, now I'm staring my fourth in the face and it really scares me.
Rjl13666
If you're good at what you do, and you want to be there, then stay. The world will still be here when you're ready to stop being awesome
HerbSewell
Nice trigger discipline.
tnbri
There's no right or wrong choice. Just a choice. Either way it's all you. Thank you for your service.
JesusWalkedOnWaterToDrownInWine
Might as well. Make more connections, professional or otherwise, that you could utilize as a civilian.
DreadCarcass
Id say if youre close to or at ten finish it out
tp2712
Stay in. I crossed that threshold and let me tell you it felt great. Finish the degree too.
ImnotAllowedtoPostPublicly
Thank you for your service. Get a skill that would get you a job in the civilian world. Besides starting your own Weapon Class Course.
JaegerBombster
Deciding to re enlistnor not was one of the hardest decisions ever and im still not sure if i chose correctly
pocketshark
Think about going back to college and then commissioning. All the goodness of a college degree without the uncertainty of what comes next.
Dayrest
OP, are you an officer? Maybe go mustang and make a career out of it. Or, go for the highest noncom rank, and make a career out of it.
BoatswainsMate
God I love being in the military. But God damnit, I hate the fuck out of it too.
Oneguy675
It's a love hate fuck relationship.
candiduscorvus
Then you're doing it right. I hated and loved it at the same time too.
biglovetravis
Same applies to most civilian jobs.
Polaristars
I'll have to agree with the other user who replied to you. Obviously you enjoy your job, well, you enjoy it.
Kinrau
As an ex military man my self.. Don't do it stay in till they force you out. I fucking hate civilians and the whiny shit they complain about
nikkholai
I hear you. My brother in law just got out, hates people now. Never goes out unless my sister forces him.
Oneguy675
I hated people before I joined now I just hate them more.
MusicPirate
You got enough shit hanging off that rifle?
nikkholai
Whatchu talkin' 'bout?
Behotti
Was that a super big woobie?
nikkholai
Sadly, just a poncho. Muh woobie is never abused like that
UndeadGopher
Asking the real questions. I've never seen one that big so I would assume poncho. That said, if it is a big ass woobie I will be buying one
UndeadGopher
and replacing my comforter
Mack1986
As a two tour army vet. Same feelings... also I genrally hated working with airborne units. High and mighty bullshit ruined missions
nikkholai
And that concludes "Find the dirty leg". Just like any unit, there are always turds. But trust me, airborne really is a cut above.
Mack1986
I'm being honest and not sarcastic. How is an air born qualified truck driver better then a leg? How is their Intel guy better?
Mack1986
Because in my experience it means jack shit. A pair of wings means you ran alot for several weeks, doesn't magically make you competent
nikkholai
If all truck drivers and intel guys receive the same training up till the end of AIT, but some go on and are forced to fit into a more
nikkholai
rigorous environment, those will by default be a better truck driver and intel guy. In the "leg" community, I have seen more blatant
nikkholai
violations of regulations and terrible morale than I ever did with the airborne. A unit comprised of people who all volunteered to be in
beforethehodor
You're cute enough... just get a sugar mama then indulge in all the hobbies! Haha
nikkholai
Happily married already to an amazing wife that has supported me each time I've re-enlisted!
beforethehodor
Haha well shit! Cheers to the both of you. You'll figure it out. You can do whatever you want if you work hard enough for it
HothRebelsForLife
I'm in college hoping for a shot at the 19th SF and sort of starting same you did ish, you married before or after you got in?
nikkholai
Married after, but was engaged before.
HothRebelsForLife
Ok thanks man, I'm planning on getting engaged before. SO has anxiety and the thought of basic is a lot of trouble for her. Trying to help
nikkholai
Basic is stupid easy
BitchButcher
You chose a job that includes killing people in foreign countries you are attacking. How can you sleep at night?
JaegerBombster
I bet its pretty easy.... ;)
HickLife
BoatswainsMate
Because If you don't, they'll kill you and reign terror over the area. Also, you're welcome.
DreadCarcass
Yea fuck that guy
BitchButcher
No they don't and won't. That's just what your recruiter says. I doubt the Iraqi or Afghan military would have attacked the USA.
UndeadGopher
Last I checked we fight alongside and train the Afghan and Iraqi militaries. We fought the Iraqi military for a whopping 3 days.
ikerav
Freely?
BitchButcher
You mean unlike the civilians in these countries?
ikerav
I mean America goes on about Freedom etc. all the time. Usually when talking about military. (I'm not American nor for or against war)
BitchButcher
And I (not American) like to discuss with US Americans that invading other countries is not considered as "protecting your own freedom".
UndeadGopher
which country are you from?
nikkholai
Step 1. Crawl into bed tired (this is crucial). Step 2. Fall asleep. Pretty sure that's how most people do it. Correct me if I'm wrong.
BitchButcher
Correct you?I'm not sure but shouldn't you use the adverb "tiredly" instead of the adjective "tired"?Sorry if I'm wrong - not native English
nikkholai
You asked how I sleep at night. That's how I accomplish it.
BitchButcher
Then you asked me to correct you. That's what I tried.
JaegerBombster
Welll you didnt do a good job.
nikkholai
Well I see sarcasm isn't universal...