A friend says i am being selfish for wanting to take a cruise in December and then enlisting instead of enlisting ASAP. I figure this may the last time I ever get to take a cruise and it would be a fun memory before the rigors of basic. I also wanted to spend a final Christmas with my family.
What do you ppl think? Is it selfish not to go ahead and enlist now?
2007-06-13 14:11:20 · 27 answers · asked by Knight-of-God 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You deserve to have fun before you join!!! I say go and have fun and remember all of us who are not able to go that cruise with you. LOL And have fun spending time with your family at Christmas....they need you just as much as you need them. So in my opinion you are not being selfish...go have fun!!!
2007-06-13 15:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ticked off American 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check whether delaying enlistment will affect which courses you can attend after Basic. Some are only held once or twice a year, and waiting can be frustrating.
On the whole, though, I say take the cruise & spend time with your family. I agree with all the others who've said your desire to serve suggests you're not selfish at all.
If you're in the northern hemisphere, doing military training in the spring & summer might be better in any case.
Just remember to watch you don't over-indulge on the cruise and keep up some form of sport. Basic training is physically demanding and it will help to be in the best shape possible.
Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck.
2007-06-13 21:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by Richard N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cruise. This is not selfish. If you do enlist, you will be spending a lot of time away from your family, and very possibly in hostile territory. Go on the cruise, have fun, enjoy yourself to the max. When you get back, the military will still be there.
2007-06-13 21:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh, most peole don't enlist, period, so you are not being selfish. The army missed their recruitment goal again, this time by 7%. I think they'd be happy to have you enlist now or later or whenever. Plus, given the recent casualties and how difficult it can be to get out of the service right now, I think it would be very nice for you to plan a special vacation. Just make sure that your loved ones come with you and everyone has their camera. Good luck!
2007-06-13 21:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by koi-ness 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! There is nothing selfish about your wants and plans. Our military force is an "all volunteer" operation and if you choose to serve then you also get to choose when you want to start your enlistment. You need a good memory to help you make it through all the holidays and family events you will miss during your time in. Is your friend already in or getting ready to go in? He might just be sore because he wanted you to go with on the "buddy plan." Whatever his reason is, he sounds selfish to me. I wasn't lucky enough to have a choice of when to go and I sure wish I had been able to have one more Christmas with my entire family. Its one of those things in life that you never get a second chance at.
2007-06-13 21:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by cwomo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are being human, not selfish. You know that you are getting ready to go into a huge commitment, so it is completely understandable that you want to experience some fun before hand. And wanting to spend some special time with your family beforehand is ok, too. Don't let your friend guilt you, just enjoy yourself. It is better to leave for basic feeling good then it is to leave feeling bad because you think you might have missed out on some things before you left. Good luck:D
2007-06-13 21:30:45 · answer #6 · answered by littlevivi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your life, why would it be selfish? Just the fact that you are enlisting at ALL says you are not selfish, you could just as easy take a civilian job for more money and not go into the military.
2007-06-13 21:22:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your friends are joining with you. You will be in boot camp
together if you join now with them. If you are joining by your-
self, take the cruise now and joing the Navy nine weeks
before christmas, after basic is over take a leave before you
report to your first duty station. Then when you go aboard
ship, you can go on another cruise across the Atlantic. :-)
2007-06-13 21:29:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, what is wrong with being a little selfish ? You owe it to yourself to have a fling before you enlist. It's doubtful this thing will be over anytime soon, so once you're in , it could be a long while before you get another chance. So, take it while you can !
2007-06-13 21:19:35 · answer #9 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't care what people think. Take the Cruise. Gather those memories and hold on to them. You are gonna need them. Then celebrate a family Christmas. Your family will need those times to remember.
Just don't call it, "your final Christmas."
Look forward to those Deployment Christmases and R & R Christmases.
We have had Pre Deployment, Mid Deployment, and Post Deployment Christmases.
Enjoy the Cruise.
D
2007-06-13 22:52:18 · answer #10 · answered by PurpleArmyMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋