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Originally Posted by xtlmtdfn
even though you could die in the line of duty or be maimed.... it's hard enough to find a good job.
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How many soldiers come back and work for under $15.00 per hour? Fast food, Home Depot, Lowes, pizza delivery, Costco, Wall-MArt etc is full of veterans. Its rare that you will get shot at while at work, and you don't need to join the military to get one of those jobs. All you need, is to be able to spell your name on the application.
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Originally Posted by xtlmtdfn
this looks really good on a resume.. it says loads about your character;
more than you would think at face value. :
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See above
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Originally Posted by xtlmtdfn
i don't think there's a better choice you could make for your life.
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In your infinite wisdom, perhaps not. That being said, your field of view is limited at best. You could go to school (without the GI bill) using student loans and become a doctor, nurse, lawyer, investment banker, flight attendant, teacher, accountant, massage therapist, etc etc etc.
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it just shows your parents and all your friends that you're there and you know where you're going with your life.
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Where exactly is "there"?
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there's no real down side.
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There is almost nothing but downside. I'm not trying to say that it doesn't have a purpose. In the greater scheme of things, the military industrial complex sustains a significant portion of our economy. That being said, there are MANY productive choices available to you that don't risk life or limb to statistically end up working for a little more than double minimum wage.
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Originally Posted by xtlmtdfn
you can't really compare it to other jobs because it's different, and everyone needs a job.
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This is true, but a weak excuse to join. You have your whole life in front of you. Seemingly minor decisions can carry extreme consequences. How you spend the next few years can greatly determine the quality of life you have and more importantly how long that life is.
Is it just me, or does it seem a little ironic that a website based on a vehicle of plur has become a covert advertising mechanisim for killing other people?