Hi guys,
I am seriously trying to find the proper course in my life. I am 29 yrs old with two college degrees. I wonder if joining the Navy would be a good idea. I am not sure where I would really fit in if I joined the Navy. I guess Supply Officer would be the only logical choice given my age and qualifications.
My whole life I have been sheltered, for the most part. I was the guy that got bullied from junior high school all throughout college. Part of me would like to believe that joining the military will give me self-esteem, self-confidence, and a sense of purpose in life. Even if SO would be a good choice, I wonder if I have the metal to make it through OCS. I am not really sure if I can withstand the stress on a daily basis and waking up at 5 AM every morning.
Another reason I want to join is to become more disciplined and physically fit. Right now I am chubby and have never been in shape. I can jog a mile in 9 minutes and do around 25 pushups max. Does the military instill discipline in a man or must the individual already have the discipline in the first place? I have heard stories of men joining the military and completely changing their lives around. Might I be able to do the same?
BTW, before I call an Officer Recruiter, I was just hoping to get some honest, constructive feedback from some of the knowledgeable guys on this forum. Haters need not respond.
Thanks for any answers,
MJ
I am seriously trying to find the proper course in my life. I am 29 yrs old with two college degrees. I wonder if joining the Navy would be a good idea. I am not sure where I would really fit in if I joined the Navy. I guess Supply Officer would be the only logical choice given my age and qualifications.
My whole life I have been sheltered, for the most part. I was the guy that got bullied from junior high school all throughout college. Part of me would like to believe that joining the military will give me self-esteem, self-confidence, and a sense of purpose in life. Even if SO would be a good choice, I wonder if I have the metal to make it through OCS. I am not really sure if I can withstand the stress on a daily basis and waking up at 5 AM every morning.
Another reason I want to join is to become more disciplined and physically fit. Right now I am chubby and have never been in shape. I can jog a mile in 9 minutes and do around 25 pushups max. Does the military instill discipline in a man or must the individual already have the discipline in the first place? I have heard stories of men joining the military and completely changing their lives around. Might I be able to do the same?
BTW, before I call an Officer Recruiter, I was just hoping to get some honest, constructive feedback from some of the knowledgeable guys on this forum. Haters need not respond.
Thanks for any answers,
MJ