I am signing with the air force next month but i am not sure if i want to leave because i do not want to miss out on my only niece that is 1 child hood years what should i do?
2006-06-17 20:15:36 · 20 answers · asked by YOU DON'T KNO ME!! 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
family is more important.
But if this is something that you really want to do then do it.
You will still see your niece. and she will grow up to be proud that your in the air force.
2006-06-17 20:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by coco_k22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you have three choices.
You can either stay out of the air force for a child that will never understand and truly appreciate what you are doing for her. She is only 1 so she doesn't really understand what you will be giving up for her. If you decide this choice and tell her when she is older she may feel sad and feel she "ruined" your life because she is the reason you didn't Join. If you don't tell her you could be "torn" inside because you could have been something different.
You could Join the Air force. See the world. Protect her way of life and make sure she is able to have a future. When she is older not only will she be proud of you but you will have respect for protecting the lives of many americans, especially your niece.
Or you could join the Air National Guard. It is still the Air Force. It is still the military so you get pretty much the same benefits. You get to stay home and get to see your niece grow up. You go one weekend a month two weeks a year. They pay for your school.
So you can choose from there. I suggest if you really want to go into the Air Force but would like to stay home with the niece do the third choice.
2006-06-17 20:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's wonderful that you love your neice so much, but you can't center your life around someone elses unless it's your own family. My husband and I are in the ministry and for 20 years have been away from our neices and nephews. The distance has not kept us from staying close and today there are so many ways to stay in touch. Get a web-cam for you and your neice so when you have time off you can talk and see each other on the computer. Write her letters. She will love getting mail. Good Luck in your decision.
2006-06-17 20:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Donna C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, why are you joining? Make sure that you are happy with the why. If you are, great! I think that the Air Force is definatley the best branch with the highest standards of living for its soldiers than the rest of the armed forces, you will have great opportunities and can go far. If you aren't sure why you want to go, then don't. Post pone it untill you are totally sure. Good luck!
2006-06-17 20:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by The Nag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all how old are you?? You might want to take some time.. there isnt any rush to join up.. you can do that anytime ..but on the other hand serving your country is a noble thing as well and something you and your family should be proud of... this is your life and decision.. think long and hard.. there is always tomorrow to join up...dont rush into anything ..
2006-06-17 20:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forego your career for your niece. She will grow up and have a life of her own, while you will be left with nothing if you give up on the air force just for her. You lose , she wins.
2006-06-17 20:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop and think!!! If you have doubts about whether you should sign with the Air Force or any other military, don't do it as your not ready to go. Wait awhile, you have plenty of time to go if that's what you want.
2006-06-24 17:47:17 · answer #7 · answered by yankeechik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me explain it like this.
She is your niece not your daughter.
Your parents will send you pictures.
Her parents will send you pictures. Her parents will raise her.
You can visit on leave.
The real questions are for you.
Are you ready to take this big of a step?
Can you take the long separations from your family?
Are you ready to start a life of your own?
2006-06-17 20:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by Gary M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to weigh the pro's and con's of you going. If you don't go are you going to go to school and/or work? If so, you need to see what you want as a career choice - the military or a regular civilian job. If you make your career with going to school/work you will be able to see your family and friends - whereas, you won't get to see your family much if you go into the military.
2006-06-17 20:17:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have doubt maybe you should wait. You don't want to do something you will regret and can't get out of for at least two years.
2006-06-17 20:21:15 · answer #10 · answered by mischiefmaker_kc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋