Im not sure what i would pick. Of course it will all depend on what he scores on asvab. If they give him options on fields after his asvab i could help you pick one. Well at least give insight cause i dont know all jobs but i know alot of them or had friends in them. The first job i had was in aviation on the catapults. Didnt like it too much cause you do maintenance during the day then at night they fly (when your out in la la land that is). WHen in the US its cool. Regular work days, if that. Some long days when you get deployed. Thats what i didnt like. or maybe it was just my unit. I transferred to another job after 2 yrs to MP.
No matter what though you can always jump around through jobs/MOS etc if you see something you like better. Provided you are smart enough for that particular job.
Now, if your looking to go in for your 4, 5 yrs etc then come out. I would say make sure you find a job that has the potential for some leadership no matter what it is . Something that shows responsibilty. Taking care of floor waxing isnt going to be as good as taking care of more high dollar stuff. Even if it doesnt translate directly. Alot of them dont translate BUT you can use skills attained from those jobs to land a job in the field you want out here.
I wasnt in a highly techinical job and neither were majority of my buddies. But, with that said all of us who got out after our 4, 5, 6 years, have done pretty good. Some stayed in, and are still in now.
Transitioning out is tough. Some guys have a easy time- some dont. Me it took me awhile about 2 years to land (what most would call) a good job. A few of my friends in the same field or similar jumped into a good job fast within 6-12 months after.One is a ICE agent, another a cop, another a contractor making 35 hr, firefighter, the list goes on. This was all based on what they did in there. None have college degrees. Some like me are slowly going back to school now. Most were in aviation fields ABE, ABF, ABH. But those jobs can be tough on the back.
And tell him to take all the dsst/clep exams he can for free while in. I didnt know about this. I saw some postings around base but never looked into it. If i would have known about it I would have taken them cold turkey to see what happens, then if i fail Go Study!
Also, make sure you sign up for your GI Bill to use for school when you get out. some people make this mistake. 1200 sounds like alot when you are a new guy outta high school but contributing 1200 bucks=30k plus. (geez now i sound like a recruiter..)
If youd like to talk more you can email me. Im not going to go into great detail or bash certain jobs on a forum.
No matter what though you can always jump around through jobs/MOS etc if you see something you like better. Provided you are smart enough for that particular job.
Now, if your looking to go in for your 4, 5 yrs etc then come out. I would say make sure you find a job that has the potential for some leadership no matter what it is . Something that shows responsibilty. Taking care of floor waxing isnt going to be as good as taking care of more high dollar stuff. Even if it doesnt translate directly. Alot of them dont translate BUT you can use skills attained from those jobs to land a job in the field you want out here.
I wasnt in a highly techinical job and neither were majority of my buddies. But, with that said all of us who got out after our 4, 5, 6 years, have done pretty good. Some stayed in, and are still in now.
Transitioning out is tough. Some guys have a easy time- some dont. Me it took me awhile about 2 years to land (what most would call) a good job. A few of my friends in the same field or similar jumped into a good job fast within 6-12 months after.One is a ICE agent, another a cop, another a contractor making 35 hr, firefighter, the list goes on. This was all based on what they did in there. None have college degrees. Some like me are slowly going back to school now. Most were in aviation fields ABE, ABF, ABH. But those jobs can be tough on the back.
And tell him to take all the dsst/clep exams he can for free while in. I didnt know about this. I saw some postings around base but never looked into it. If i would have known about it I would have taken them cold turkey to see what happens, then if i fail Go Study!
Also, make sure you sign up for your GI Bill to use for school when you get out. some people make this mistake. 1200 sounds like alot when you are a new guy outta high school but contributing 1200 bucks=30k plus. (geez now i sound like a recruiter..)
If youd like to talk more you can email me. Im not going to go into great detail or bash certain jobs on a forum.
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