Originally Posted by
hydrostream
I totally agree with you. Not really sure what my train of thought was when I replied. Maybe just defensive because the Army route was the one I took and I've had a great ride so far. Anyways, I'll shut up now.
No need to apologize for choosing a service path you have derived satisfaction from. As everyone who has served knows, there isn’t necessarily a very strong correlation between the value of your service and how easy it is to transition to the civilian world, regardless of career path. I have a kid who wants to fly helos in the Marines, never mind his dad’s time in the USAF and easy transition to the airlines. If it gives him satisfaction that’s great. Hopefully, the rest will take care of itself when the time comes. Definitely a difference between talking career progression to a airline gig (relatively objective) vs form of service that will provide highest job satisfaction (subjective).