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[DaShi]

Sorry?

He means he's afraid he'll fall in love with you.

[Dauphin]

Whilst a scary thought, it was not one I had considered before. BUT NOW I CAN'T GET TEH IDEA FROM MY HEADz!

[Imran Siddiqui]

The concept of you teaching makes me think of "Never Been Kissed".

[Boris Godunov]

And I don't think it will hurt my job prospects down the line, either. Having been a military officer will at the very least show future employers that I am a well-rounded individual who has leadership experience.

That's not how it is in the real world, despite what the recruiting propaganda may have told you.

In truth, I've seen veterans have some of the hardest time finding post-service employment. A lot of employers are leery of military types, either because of suspicion of things like PTSD, assumption they're not as bright as a college grad or just being intimidated by them. Having a college degree in a useful/relevant field is far more advantageous than having been in the military, as far as employment is concerned.

[Asher]

I wouldn't call anyone who volunteers for the military to be "well-rounded". Honestly, it's more a sign that you've got a couple screws loose.

"PLEASE ! PLEASE ! SEND ME TO IRAAAAAAKK!~!!"

[DaShi]

That's not how it is in the real world, despite what the recruiting propaganda may have told you.

In truth, I've seen veterans have some of the hardest time finding post-service employment. A lot of employers are leery of military types, either because of suspicion of things like PTSD, assumption they're not as bright as a college grad or just being intimidated by them. Having a college degree in a useful/relevant field is far more advantageous than having been in the military, as far as employment is concerned.

Going to college or graduate school after serving is usually better, because it removes a lot of those concerns.

[Boris Godunov]

Going to college or graduate school after serving is usually better, because it removes a lot of those concerns.

Yes, but I'd say that in such cases it's the degree that matters, and the military service prior is not viewed by employers as relevant/beneficial. So purely in terms of resume-building, military service alone probably isn't worth the time dedicated to it.

Of course, things like the G.I. Bill helping former military go to school and get said degrees is a real, tangible benefit, but that's a separate issue from the one of how military service is perceived by employers.

[Elok]

Active duty Marine officers do not have MOS's until they are nearly finished TBS which comes after OCS. How it works is, Second Lieutenants are allowed to make a ranked preference list but ultimately their performance/grades at TBS and the needs of the Corps are the decision-makers. There is also a quality spread to prevent all the talent from being concentrated in a few 'popular' MOS's.

As you can see, the quality spread means any given MOS will have officers from the top, middle, and bottom thirds of their TBS classes and that 49% reported getting their first choice.

So even if you're a bloody genius, there's a very real risk that you'll be given a rifle and chucked into Helmand province? That's messed up. They shouldn't have the dunces doing signals analysis. I hope they have some sort of soft system set up to correct official policy.

[DaShi]

In Russia, if you pursue a PhD and don't finish your dissertation in time, you are forced to join the military.

[Riesstiu IV]

I haven't looked at the entire thread so excuse me if these seems like a redundant suggestion. Could Albi do something worthwhile in grad school with an undergrad degree in finance?

[DaShi]

Like a TA?

[DaShi]

You know, I like trying to solve Albie's problems much more than my own. Probably because mine are nearly unsolvable and far more heart breaking. For example, I am faced with the reality that the brown jacket that I love may not fit me that well. Because of it's material, I might not be able to get it tailored.

[Jon Miller]

Lose some weight!

Easily solution

JM

[DaShi]

Actually, I think the problem is that I need to gain weight. Which isn't easy for me, especially with my new youthification project.

[Al B. Sure!]

So even if you're a bloody genius, there's a very real risk that you'll be given a rifle and chucked into Helmand province? That's messed up. They shouldn't have the dunces doing signals analysis. I hope they have some sort of soft system set up to correct official policy.

Elok, you're forgetting... officers are all college graduates. The dunces are relative. Yes, I know this very thread questioned the efficacy of an American college education but still...

And that also speaks to Boris' point which is oriented towards enlisted persons.

But I don't care if it ruins my job prospects. I need to do this. It is more important to me than anything else.