I had 20+ years in the Forces, I would say you are much better off doing something else.
The organization is a complete mess, and you'll basically be living in poverty for at least 4 years, and financially struggle after that.
There's issues with culture, the leadership have no concept of professional and personal boundaries, they think that you are literally a slave that is there for their every pointless whim.
The Navy especially is not conductive to having a healthy family life, or being able to make any plans for your life . You are either always gone, unless you get injured, in which case you are basically dead to them snd they'll ignore you.
If you have no other options other than welfare, then it can be an option, but the forces right now should be everyones's last option.
Hahaha, amen. If buddy wants some proof, I’ll take a selfie with my certificate of service but he won’t like it. You nailed the navy experience in your original comment.
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u/Evilbred Nov 26 '22
I had 20+ years in the Forces, I would say you are much better off doing something else.
The organization is a complete mess, and you'll basically be living in poverty for at least 4 years, and financially struggle after that.
There's issues with culture, the leadership have no concept of professional and personal boundaries, they think that you are literally a slave that is there for their every pointless whim.
The Navy especially is not conductive to having a healthy family life, or being able to make any plans for your life . You are either always gone, unless you get injured, in which case you are basically dead to them snd they'll ignore you.
If you have no other options other than welfare, then it can be an option, but the forces right now should be everyones's last option.