Moving way too often.
Not knowing your schedule for tomorrow until it's published in the afternoon/evening.
So far it's worth it though
Great addition to the thread. In my 22 years... a little bad, a lotta good, and a whole lotta GREAT. Looking back, the good, and great always comes to mind. The not so good, not so much. Yes, I was in Hong Kong when my first child was born. She never was bothered by that!Not sure why your asking the question, but I have no regrets serving. Anything you do in life that is worth doing will have good times and challenging times. It's how you handle those tough times that will define you and those you work with. Good luck figuring whatever it is you are after.
I haven't been in a squadron yet where pilots didn't bitch about something. It's a pastime of pilots everywhere. Just this morning I called my Marine buddy and we were complaining about shit. Some complain more than others. Some become well known for their complaining. Even the quiet ones complain. It's natural -- therapeutic, even. But I can't remember the last time I stared at the clock counting the hours until I could go home.
These are moot. They both apply to the civilian world too for any career oriented profession.-long hours (consistently >40hr weeks)
-some politicking involved
These are moot. They both apply to the civilian world too for any career oriented profession.