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[Jonas]

Since I got you guys for a minute, did you guys sign 4 or 6, and why? I'm contemplating 6, but I'm worried I wont like it and I'll be stuck. But with 6 years, everything clicks easier, and it just flows. Opinions?

[mrbigmike]

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Originally Posted by Jonas Since I got you guys for a minute, did you guys sign 4 or 6, and why? I'm contemplating 6, but I'm worried I wont like it and I'll be stuck. But with 6 years, everything clicks easier, and it just flows. Opinions?

Like you said. You may not like it, so sign four for now. Also, try and get stationed somewhere you wanna go or be. That'll help a little too. Before yhou know it four yearfs would be up and you'll reup for some reason and you will be half way there to 20yrs for retirement. It what you make of it.

[Jonas]

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Originally Posted by mrbigmike Like you said. You may not like it, so sign four for now. Also, try and get stationed somewhere you wanna go or be. That'll help a little too. Before yhou know it four yearfs would be up and you'll reup for some reason and you will be half way there to 20yrs for retirement. It what you make of it.

I'd love to retire from the military, but 20 years is longer than I've been alive right now, so it's hard to see the light at the end. And I dunno where I wanna go. I'm just focused on getting the MOS I want right now. Thanks for the advice though.

[T-Neck]

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Originally Posted by Jonas Since I got you guys for a minute, did you guys sign 4 or 6, and why? I'm contemplating 6, but I'm worried I wont like it and I'll be stuck. But with 6 years, everything clicks easier, and it just flows. Opinions?

It flys man. I entered basic in 2000 as a 4 year enlistee..got 3/4 through basic and thought it was so easy i went to HR and added two more years to my enlistment. 6 years looks better on a resume as well.

[mrbigmike]

20 years seems long and it is hard to see that light but like me and he said bfore you know it you will be there. The time will fly and you will be there.my half way point came sooooo fast

[Jonas]

The thing I'm most concerned about is I will get in, and then I do my 4 or 6 or 10, and look back and go did I really enjoy my 20s? I mean I know the military is legit, and probably the best thing I can do for myself, and it's kinda shallow to put joy over my future, but do you guys honestly enjoy what you do, and still have time to be your own person in the military?

[mrbigmike]

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Originally Posted by Jonas The thing I'm most concerned about is I will get in, and then I do my 4 or 6 or 10, and look back and go did I really enjoy my 20s? I mean I know the military is legit, and probably the best thing I can do for myself, and it's kinda shallow to put joy over my future, but do you guys honestly enjoy what you do, and still have time to be your own person in the military?

I can honestly say I enjoy what I do. I also make the time with my family enjoyable. My field of work I'm gone a lot but in the AF things are waaaaay different. You will have polenty of time. The saying is the Army and Marines is a way of life and AF is a job. AF likes to take care of fam and their people. You will have plenty of time to still party and enjoy your "20's".. not shallow at all your just a young adult. I'm not your recruiter but I do love the service. To each his own. Take it one day at a time. Quit looking too much into it. Take one step at a time. Your first five meter objective is get in, next you MOS and etc etc.... ill help you with what I can

[T-Neck]

if i had to do it all over again I would. hell, im in iraq right now again..as a contractor. lol

[Jonas]

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Originally Posted by mrbigmike I can honestly say I enjoy what I do. I also make the time with my family enjoyable. My field of work I'm gone a lot but in the AF things are waaaaay different. You will have polenty of time. The saying is the Army and Marines is a way of life and AF is a job. AF likes to take care of fam and their people. You will have plenty of time to still party and enjoy your "20's".. not shallow at all your just a young adult. I'm not your recruiter but I do love the service. To each his own. Take it one day at a time. Quit looking too much into it. Take one step at a time. Your first five meter objective is get in, next you MOS and etc etc.... ill help you with what I can

I'm going through these phases where I'm super lax about it, then I start freaking out realizing I'm signing my life to someone, then I get super lax again. Whats your MOS? And do you know any mechanics? Thats what I'm looking into.

[mrbigmike]

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Originally Posted by Jonas I'm going through these phases where I'm super lax about it, then I start freaking out realizing I'm signing my life to someone, then I get super lax again. Whats your MOS? And do you know any mechanics? Thats what I'm looking into.

I am in the Army, but yes I do know mechanics. My dad retired AF as a jet engine mechanic and I fell into it in the cvilian side before I joined the Army and I am also an auto mechanic. I know a lot of jet engine mechanics in the AF and they love it they are also always home. The AF has the best of everything. You'll be fine. Just do what you're supposed to do. My MOS is 18B.