do u regret going? how has it helped u? can u get urself a job after ur service is up? do u recommend it for women?
2006-11-28 10:59:34 · 11 answers · asked by siham a 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I was a female in the navy for 4 yrs. I learn a lot and had great fun doing it. The freinds you make in there last forever and it is a different kinda friends too. More special I would say. I got out in 96 and still talk to a few of my closer friends. As far as jobs no it didnt help me in a way, the job I had was an operational specialist. radar, navagation, and that kinda stuff near the bridge of the ship ( top ) If I had it to do over again I would make sure that the job I got was one that would trasfer to a civilian job. Which mine didnt. But having been in the Navy looks great on resumes.I will never regret my choice to join. What an andverture. traveling was the best. Singapore, Guam, Hawii,Hong Kong, Germany, Persian Gulf, Dubai let alone the states. I would strongly recommend if to a female for sure, specially if you have no outlook for college or anything like that. Cause I didnt even want to think of college.. So I hope you choose what is good for you and have fun doing whatever it is that the future stores. Best of luck to you
2006-11-28 11:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by bobsdidi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No regrets, except leaving, The Navy was good to me and I enjoyed the time I spent. Things have changed a great deal since I was in, for example Women at Sea, The Navy's Mission (we were worried about the Soviet Threat), etc. I literally grew up in the military as an Army brat and then in the Navy. As another poster stated, you make friends in the military that are unlike any of your other friends. There is also a bond between military of all branches that just exists no matter where you are, we may bust each other's chops once in a while but there is mutual respect (ain't that right jarhead-Charlie W). I have found that prior military, tend to be able to identify each other very quickly. I think it comes from understanding that there are things more important than money. From the very beginning you are brought into a system of beliefs one of which is love for your country, the other is honor and integrity. I hope this helps you make a sound decision, think long and choose wisely. Service to your country is important and fulfilling, but not for everyone.
2006-11-28 13:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by Last of four brothers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a 37 year old female, been in for 18 years come next month. I got out in 97, and back in in 99. I just couldn't hack the outside. I love the Navy. It has given me many different opportunities to travel, and take care of my family (two boys). The Navy is not for everyone, especially if you have difficulties leaving your family, and especially your children, for long periods of time. The deployments I have been on, only the most recent do they remember, because they were too young to know I was gone. The Navy is hard work, even more so for the lower ranks, because you have to listen to people you don't want to listen to, and do things you don't want to do. In the end, you can come out a better person, with experience that is looked for in the civilian community, as far as work ethics go, or retire after 20 (or more), and receive a check for the rest of your life, even though it is not what I make now, it will pay the mortgage on a modest home. I hope I helped.
2006-11-28 11:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by tenu g 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I made the right decision. No, I don't regret it. It has given me skills that it would have taken twice as long in the civilian world to get, plus my military training has paid off in a technical degree. Yes, I could walk away from the Navy today and get a job making 75-80K a year. I recommend the Navy for everyone.
2006-11-28 11:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Darius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not for everyone but it has it's benefits. A good portion of Navy jobs can be used in civilian life. If you are successful while you are in, regardless of your job, you will have coping skills to deal with any civilian job.
2006-11-28 11:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad was in the NAVY, he was a Linguist(hope i spelled that right, some bonehead reported me for not being able to spell) he sereved in the 1st dessert storm, the only war in the middle east im proud of
Disapprove of the War
Approve of the troops
2006-11-28 11:23:27 · answer #6 · answered by Agent X 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about that oldnavybuddy, it's a shame your service got cut shorter than you wanted it to.
Damn the things in this world out of our control!
2006-11-28 11:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by qwerty2143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - just get a job that can convert to the real world - my brother was a bomb handler - not much real need for that...in society....
2006-11-28 12:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by mwm98284 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is CHIEF from the Navy. I called you.
2006-11-30 10:39:16 · answer #9 · answered by CHIEF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i joined the marines and we all know the navy is part of the marine corps. i have no answer to your ques.
2006-11-28 11:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋