I graduate nursing school in may and decided I want to join the AF. I went for my interview and filled out all the things. My application is now being reviewed and I find out at the end of this month if I get in. I will be an officer so I can't just sign up...I had to apply. I am now getting second thoughts...is it to late to back out. I haven't officially signed my contract yet, but did sign a lot of other things. I just want to have a baby soon and get married now. I am just so confused. Any suggestion?? Is it to late to back out??
2007-11-01 12:24:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You have signed nothing. You can back out at anytime. That stated; if you should change your mind yet again, you may be declined a commission..........
2007-11-01 13:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure why you think having a family and being in the military are mutually exclusive? We have about 7 thousand military to military couples and I don't know how many military to civilian couples. There is an option to get out when you are pregnant if you decide that's what you want. Its not too late to back out if that's what you really want. Also, nurses have been in high demand for several years...if you decide not to go in the military at this time, you most likely will have an opportunity to come in later....As of today, the age cut off for nurses to join the AF is 42 years old.
2007-11-01 17:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not too late. Put it on hold for now. It is at least an 8 year commitment and you will have better opportunities and pay in the civilian world as an RN. Plus there is no mandatory overtime and you won't have to pull 16 hour shifts on a regular basis in the real world.
Work as an RN in a hospital for a couple of years and reevaluate your goals. You can always sign up then and go in as a captain instead of an LT. It was the 8 year commitment that was the deciding factor for me not joining. Plus, I make double what an air force RN makes.
Remember, while in the service, they own you. In the real world you can decide how many hours you want to work and where you want to work. This would allow you to have your family.
2007-11-01 18:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You haven't been tendered a commission by the President of the United States and you haven't taken an oath to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. Until those two events happen, you are not in the Air Force. So, don't join.
An officer in the armed forces has to be focused and an example for subordinates. You appear to have too many conflicting situations to be that person. No harm. No foul. Just don't try for that commission.
2007-11-01 15:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My husband turned right into slightly over-weight at the same time as he joined the Air rigidity. He changed into DEP for just about 3 months waiting for an beginning into BMT, so he had various of time to get it off. He changed into in easy words 15 pounds over the load decrease, so he dropped 25 to get good and below it. you even might want to remember that when you're muscular, then the load decrease would not inevitably prepare. it is the position the body fat percentage is provided in. i'm certain you'll do high quality. merely paintings really complicated and ensure to it one hundred%.
2016-10-23 05:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with most of the folks that you would probably regret backing out. It's natural to get a little nervous, but this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Remember for the rest of your life you'll be making excuse statements like, "Yeah, I was gonna..." There's no respect following a statement like that.
You've still got a chance to back out but I hope you don't. The Air Force rocks! Going in as an officer is totally the best way to go. You'll love it!
2007-11-01 17:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by jody 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As an American, It is your duty to do your part by serving this great nation! marriage & a baby can wait!
You won't regret serving your nation as an officer and a nurse in the military!
2007-11-01 12:33:35 · answer #7 · answered by Hung Lowe 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
not until u swear in you can get out without a problem....the AF is a great branch & being an officer is even better
Besides barely doing anything in the Airforce if you get deployed overseas you wont be doing anything dangerous at all
2007-11-01 12:34:01 · answer #8 · answered by felix c 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You arent in until you take your oath/ officially sign your contract.
2007-11-01 12:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as you haven't taken the Oath, you can back out.
2007-11-01 12:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋