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I read that linguist have bonus pay about $200 per month Im actually leaning more toward that because it seems like very interesting and important work.
I'm an active duty Senior Chief and a Recruiting Supervisor in the Navy. You're kidding yourself if you think you can chose what you're going to do in the Navy these days. With the economy in the shape it is, we are turning qualified people away every day. The ones we put in take whatever job we offer them, which is very limited, and are thankful we were able to get them in.
The Navy is a great opportunity, join the Navy for that reason. If you get yourself all worked up on a specific job you're going to be disappointed.
With your credentials you can't be a Navy Nurse. You could be an enlisted Navy Corpsman which is not a nurse.
The ones that think they can 'pick' a job are the ones I walk next door and introduce to the Army Recruiters as they are wasting my time and theirs.
I'm an active duty Senior Chief and a Recruiting Supervisor in the Navy. You're kidding yourself if you think you can chose what you're going to do in the Navy these days. With the economy in the shape it is, we are turning qualified people away every day. The ones we put in take whatever job we offer them, which is very limited, and are thankful we were able to get them in.
The Navy is a great opportunity, join the Navy for that reason. If you get yourself all worked up on a specific job you're going to be disappointed.
With your credentials you can't be a Navy Nurse. You could be an enlisted Navy Corpsman which is not a nurse.
The ones that think they can 'pick' a job are the ones I walk next door and introduce to the Army Recruiters as they are wasting my time and theirs.
Best of luck!
Hey Senior Chief, tell us how you really feel, don't sugar coat it, lol.
PS: I was an Army recruiter when you had to smile when Little Johnnie stood you up at the office for a ride to MEPS. I'm glad the shoe is on the other foot.
You'd think that'd be obvious, but you'd be surprised at the people who join who don't realize that. If being stationed at sea for long periods is no problem for you great. Personally, I'm hoping to get on a MEU when I come off recruiting duty, so I'll be living on ship myself. That said, if there are any cons to the Navy, that's it. Trust me, there are alot of people who jpin the military who don't want to go anywhere or the idea of being away from the US and away from love ones for long periods is not appealing, OIF/OEF aside.
But what you don't know is how you will react to being on a ship at sea for long periods of time. We had folks that broke down from the confinement of the ship and the extended work schedule. Must be why the Navy hands out the most Personality Disorder discharges.
I retired fom the Navy in 2007 after 28 years. Went in as a high school drop out and earned an Associate, Bachelor and Masters degree before retiring. And I didn't owe one cent for the education when I was finished.
Being a nurse (corpsman) can be a tricky rate to navigate in regards to advancement based on the specialities. And you can get away without spending much time at sea in a 20 year career.
Listen to the Senior Chief above. I would only add to go in non-designated if you can and then pick a rate. "Choose your rate ... pick your fate".
If you think you might be the seasick type ... pick an aviation rate to avoid subs and small ships. Carriers are a nice, stable platform ... I rode 5 of them. Never got sea sick.
It is great for single people. definitely see the world. and especially now it is not a bad alternative to the private sector for a few years. definitely an adventure. also yes you will be probably at some point be living in a small berthing quarters with a hundred other people and no privacy, and spend a bunch of time paying your dues scrubbing walls (or bulkheads), etc. It is tough on people with spouses and kids...all the time away. But you know what - a lot of people including myself consider it one of the most exciting and fulfilling periods of their lives.
I wouldn't trade my 23 years on USAF flight lines for anything. But there are times I wish I'd have launched jets from a carrier deck instead...
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