I keep hearing from people that I know and they all say that going into the army will mess you up for life. Is this true?
And also can my husband choose what job he wants or if he wants to go to Irqa or not?
Someone please let me know before we get into this and can't get out.
2007-01-24 09:47:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
My husband is in the ARMY and has been for 14.5 years! For starters... the Army will NOT mess up your life
People telling you that - are MISINFORMED... or maybe not informed at all - just assuming!
Anyways.... My husband loves his job and the Army. As for him picking his job... there are tons of MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) that he can pick from. He is not guarenteed to get his first choice, but there are several great ones to choose from, and I am sure he would find one he likes.
As for Iraq - he doesn't get to choose. If he is deployed - he is going. My husband has been there - and to be honest.... it is MUCH different than what you see on CNN and other nightly news programs!
Good Luck - and my advice is to make an informed decision before he joins!
2007-01-24 09:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Glory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the army won't mess you up for life. It IS a lifestyle all its own, though. It is something you both do. You both join the army. He just gets to wear the uniform.
Yes, he can choose the job he wants...to a point. In the Air Force, we fill out a 'dream sheet' that lists the jobs we want and the places we want to be stationed. They take this into account when they place you, but the needs of the service come first. Most likely, he'll get one of his top 3 job choices, unless he gets a guaranteed job ( I don't know if they still do that or not).
He can tell whoever he wants to he doesn't want to go to Iraq. If his unit goes, he goes with it.
Even with Iraq and everything, the military is still a good career. You can't beat the benefits and the retirement. But you WILL spend some time away from each other. It goes with the job. The army has some really great support groups and spouse groups, though.
2007-01-24 18:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the Army wont mess up your life. Then again you get out of it what you put into it. If you are a go-getter and motivated person who listens to orders you will do well and go far.
Yes, he can somewhat choose what job he wants-what intrests him. Of course there are limits to this, if they feel it is something you are not qualified for of course they wont allow it. Remember, the military is your boss, they have the final say over the matters regarding where you are placed and what job you do.
As far as Iraq goes? If they want you in Iraq-you go to Iraq. You have no say at all regarding that. No ifs-ands-or buts. Once again, when you join Unlce Sam is your boss and he is unlike any boss you have ever had before. If you didnt know and understand this already maybe the military is not for you or your husband.
2007-01-24 18:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the army will not mess up your life it is a great thing. he will have to take the asvab test depending on the score he will have a list of jobs he can chose from the higher the score the more options. he can not choose if he goes to Iraq if he want to volunteer he may be able to ask to be put with a unit that is going an needs someone but he cant choose to not go. good luck
2007-01-28 12:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by giggles3625 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friends are fools! No it will not "mess you up for the life." In most cases it is a positive influence on them for the rest of their lives. Granted there are some in the army that are messed up but I'm not willing to blame that all on the army. As for your husband he needs to talk to a recruiter if he is thinking about joining.
2007-01-24 17:55:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Army does not mess up your life. And if your husband joins he most likely does not get to choose his job. They will put him where they need him. I suggest join the Air Force, at least there one will not likely see front line action. However, these days there is no guarantee.
2007-01-24 18:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by Schatje 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going into the Army could be a wonderfully rewarding experience. You can not choose to go or not to Iraq, but you should have input into the type of job that you want. If it isn't in writing you have nothing though. Make sure you get your job that you want in writing.
2007-01-24 17:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no the army wont mess you up for life yes he can chose the job he wants to a degree he can chose to go to iraq but its all about what mos is need and if the unit he is is selected to go
2007-01-24 22:46:09 · answer #8 · answered by redcurrychs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those who say the "army will mess you up" must get all of their info from hollywood. depending how well your husband did on his testing (asvab) will determine what different jobs he will be offered. as far as iraq goes that decision is not in his hands
2007-01-24 17:57:00 · answer #9 · answered by puffdaddy_1969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family life would be tough. Is it your husband that wants to? Divorce rate is high also.
I just posted a question about regrets from joining up. You can check that out.
Hope it helps!
2007-01-24 18:38:52 · answer #10 · answered by ARMY Babe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋