Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Thinking about joining the Navy. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]leoneo[/m] at 2:48 pm on Oct. 10, 2008[quote]If you don't want to read it all, I am just looking for opinions, should I join the Navy or stay in Community College and get a two year degree? Lately I have been thinking about joining the Navy, I just turned 18 in August and I'm about to finish my first year of schooling at a community college. I really do like college but I am begging to question just how far a two year degree will get me. So anyway a little history.. I have been studying C++ since I was about 14 years old, I am very familiar with the Windows environment and I have been working with Linux since I was 16. I am also pretty knowledgeable with hardware. I built my computer around the same time I got into C++ I have a huge love for computers. They are my life and I also want to do something meaningful with my life. Anyway I was looking at the careers section on the Navy's website and there are a few that really interest me. The one that really stuck out at me was Information Warfare which I think would be an amazing field to go into. Now... why I am having doubts... First of all, signing the next four years of my freedom away to the government isn't exactly appealing to me. Especially now that the country is beginning to see where George Bush was leading us this whole time. Second, my girlfriend is an emotional wreck and she is scared to death that I am going to join a branch of the military, get shipped to Iraq, then shot. I don't think I would really feel safe joining without putting her in some type of counseling program or something. Third, Getting shot scares me.. watching an enemy missile close in on the boat I'm on scares the living crap out of me. So, Community College or the Navy?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post leoneo Posted at 2:48 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 If you don't want to read it all, I am just looking for opinions, should I join the Navy or stay in Community College and get a two year degree? Lately I have been thinking about joining the Navy, I just turned 18 in August and I'm about to finish my first year of schooling at a community college. I really do like college but I am begging to question just how far a two year degree will get me. So anyway a little history.. I have been studying C++ since I was about 14 years old, I am very familiar with the Windows environment and I have been working with Linux since I was 16. I am also pretty knowledgeable with hardware. I built my computer around the same time I got into C++ I have a huge love for computers. They are my life and I also want to do something meaningful with my life. Anyway I was looking at the careers section on the Navy's website and there are a few that really interest me. The one that really stuck out at me was Information Warfare which I think would be an amazing field to go into. Now... why I am having doubts... First of all, signing the next four years of my freedom away to the government isn't exactly appealing to me. Especially now that the country is beginning to see where George Bush was leading us this whole time. Second, my girlfriend is an emotional wreck and she is scared to death that I am going to join a branch of the military, get shipped to Iraq, then shot. I don't think I would really feel safe joining without putting her in some type of counseling program or something. Third, Getting shot scares me.. watching an enemy missile close in on the boat I'm on scares the living crap out of me. So, Community College or the Navy?

Replies themagicposition Posted at 2:59 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 someone's feeling fabulous!! in the navvyyyyyy! SunnySky Posted at 2:57 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 Education is more Important than Aiding to the destruction of the world. LeanneS Posted at 2:56 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 Id finish at college first...then if you dont get anything out of it then think about joining the Navy Clergyboy Posted at 2:54 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 stay in Community College and get a two year degree Chiefette Posted at 2:50 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 You shouldn't let a girl hold you back.  More so since she is just a girlfriend.   It doesn't sound to me like you really want to go into the Navy.  The problem with that is you usually don't get the job that you want.  Most of the time they stick you where they want or need you.   You can always go into the military later.  Why not wait for now, and finish CC, and then rethink it. hornyslut16 Posted at 2:50 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 Army MystiqueBeauty16 Posted at 2:49 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 Stay in Community College. Don't ever get involved with the Navy, or the Army, or the Marines, or anyone involving the military. You will regret it. Lady Catastrophic Posted at 2:49 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 College. Don't give your life to the military, they steal your soul and own you. SunnySky Posted at 2:49 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 Community College. All 9 previous replies displayed.