Joining the Army Reserve?

[mlwilliamsiv]

Hello All.

I've been thinking about some ways to pay for school as well as get some "toughness" about myself!!! I've been toying with the idea that maybe I should join the Army Reserve.

Just to give you a little background information, I'll be 28 years old next Tuesday, single and work part-time only at the moment. I tried to go to the military back in 2007 but no one would take me because I have asthma. I don't have it bad like some folks do, but I do carry a Primatene inhaler with me (although I only use it once-in-a-blue-moon).

I went to the Army, Navy, and Marines and they all said the same thing. The Army recruiter did say that I could get past the "asthma requirement" if I didn't carry my inhaler and passed the physical requirement. At this time I did smoke cigarettes so I knew without my inhaler I wouldn't pass the physical. I have been smoke-free now for almost 90 days--- April 19th will be my 3 month anniversary!!!

Even though I quit smoking, I'm still not in the "best" of shape. But I know that with some regular exercise...I should definitely be okay to pass the physical requirement...I think! I just want to know how "tough" the physical requirements REALLY are and based on the information provided...would you recommend that I even take this route under advisement or not?

I guess my question is...would it be worth it to join the Army Reserve to finish my Bachelors and Masters degrees? I could really use all the financial help I could get, plus I think it would be a nice bonus to add to my resume.

Any insight on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks everyone.

From a loyal degree seeker,

Marshall