Hey folks,
I'm still intrigued by the idea of joining the military, but I'm wondering what exactly a life in the army might entail!
A few questions!
1. How long at a time would you be living in barracks or abroad? I mean, do you get a break from serving at all? If so, how long, and is it paid (perhaps this varies with rank, etc.)? If not, then how exactly is it possible to have a family, kids, wife, etc., if you don't get a chance to MEET someone? :confused:
2. Following on from #1... is it hard to maintain a family while you're a member of the military? Surely if you're abroad for months at a time and living in barracks other times, then it would take its toll! And from what I gather the pay isn't great, which would make it even harder.
3. How easy is it to be promoted? I mean you could hardly have a career as the lowest rank (not sure what that is)! And I would think that there's an age-limit after which if you're not going up, you're going down.
4. How does it fare up against civilian life? I suppose this is mainly applicable to those who have done both. I would think the lack of freedom in the army would be frustrating, but at the same time travelling to different places and not having to worry about costs, etc., would be one benefit. I dunno, what are the pros and cons?
Thanks for any feedback, I'll try and think of more questions tomorrow
I'm still intrigued by the idea of joining the military, but I'm wondering what exactly a life in the army might entail!
A few questions!
1. How long at a time would you be living in barracks or abroad? I mean, do you get a break from serving at all? If so, how long, and is it paid (perhaps this varies with rank, etc.)? If not, then how exactly is it possible to have a family, kids, wife, etc., if you don't get a chance to MEET someone? :confused:
2. Following on from #1... is it hard to maintain a family while you're a member of the military? Surely if you're abroad for months at a time and living in barracks other times, then it would take its toll! And from what I gather the pay isn't great, which would make it even harder.
3. How easy is it to be promoted? I mean you could hardly have a career as the lowest rank (not sure what that is)! And I would think that there's an age-limit after which if you're not going up, you're going down.
4. How does it fare up against civilian life? I suppose this is mainly applicable to those who have done both. I would think the lack of freedom in the army would be frustrating, but at the same time travelling to different places and not having to worry about costs, etc., would be one benefit. I dunno, what are the pros and cons?
Thanks for any feedback, I'll try and think of more questions tomorrow
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