- Aug 3, 2006
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I'm considering enlisting. I have been out of college for 3.5 years now and have yet to land a big kid's job, so if they will train me to do something practical and give me a few years of experience with it... why the hell not? I should even be able to enter as an A1C since I've got a BA.
I'm going to see a recruiter Thursday, and probably take the ASVAB later next week. But, I feel a bit like I'm going in blind since I don't really know anyone in the military, don't know much of their terminology or air force culture, etc. I know they do a lot more than fly planes though, and I'm actually hoping to get a job on the ground, like in logistics or as a flight controller.
Anyway, what are a few things you think everyone ought to know and be ok with before they sign up?
update:
So I saw a recruiter today. Apparently, enlisting while holding a BA isn't unheard of, especially for those that don't want to deal with the hoop jumping and politics that go with being an officer. Still, I don't think he knew what to make of me at first, but his disposition sure changed when I scored in the 91st percentile on their practice ASVAB.
He also told me that there are plenty of opportunities for smart motivated people, even when they're not officers. Granted, he knows that is what I want to hear, so I don't know... I am doing this because I want to start a career, so everything hinges on how much I will be allowed to succeed. But, at this point I am confident enough to continue the application process. I figure I can always back out until I accept a position and sign my name.
I'm going to see a recruiter Thursday, and probably take the ASVAB later next week. But, I feel a bit like I'm going in blind since I don't really know anyone in the military, don't know much of their terminology or air force culture, etc. I know they do a lot more than fly planes though, and I'm actually hoping to get a job on the ground, like in logistics or as a flight controller.
Anyway, what are a few things you think everyone ought to know and be ok with before they sign up?
update:
So I saw a recruiter today. Apparently, enlisting while holding a BA isn't unheard of, especially for those that don't want to deal with the hoop jumping and politics that go with being an officer. Still, I don't think he knew what to make of me at first, but his disposition sure changed when I scored in the 91st percentile on their practice ASVAB.
He also told me that there are plenty of opportunities for smart motivated people, even when they're not officers. Granted, he knows that is what I want to hear, so I don't know... I am doing this because I want to start a career, so everything hinges on how much I will be allowed to succeed. But, at this point I am confident enough to continue the application process. I figure I can always back out until I accept a position and sign my name.
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